Cheap Commuter (under œ160)

david mcc · June 2007

Looking for a cheap commuter for going to work.

Seen these 2 but dont know what one is best

http://www.hamiltonbikes.co.uk/fitnessbikes.html See number 1, but mine will have front suspension. œ110

or

http://www.factorydirectbikes.com/b...six_gents_2006/

Anyone got any opinions/recommendations?

Thanks

Davie

David McC

skyway · June 2007

My local bike shop is selling a Ridgeback Comet for 199....wouldn't it be better to save an extra œ40 ?

Heres the spec (not the shop)
http://www.airevalleycycles.com/product ... b0s18p1294

Unknown · June 2007

Hi David

You know, for the money and if you are doing less than say 5 miles on most trips the Hamilton looks like a very servicable bike. I might be tempted to keep to the rigid forks though.

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Ste_S · June 2007

Sorry, I'd avoid the first one and the second link doesn't work for me. In general I'd stay away from anything with suspension in this price range.

Have you thought about buying second hand ? Or another option would be checking to see if your company does the bike to work scheme. Don't pay tax or ni on the bike, and pay the money back over 12 (interest free) months.

Danger ! Men at work

skyway · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Ste_S

Have you thought about buying second hand ? Or another option would be checking to see if your company does the bike to work scheme. Don't pay tax or ni on the bike, and pay the money back over 12 (interest free) months.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Ahhhh....good idea and exactly what I did, heres my commuter....cost me œ175 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... &rd=1&rd=1

david mcc · June 2007

I cant get Bike to work scheme as my work already has 2 similar schemes running. Why no suspension?

David McC

skyway · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by david mcc

I cant get Bike to work scheme as my work already has 2 similar schemes running. Why no suspension?

David McC
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suspension will be heavy unless you spend lots, you want your commuter to be a light as poss.

Personally I dont like the way suspension feels when your have to stand up on the pedals to pedal

DavidTQ · June 2007

suspension is for off road use, it saps your pedal power and gives a choppy ride, and can make hills a nightmare. Far better off without unless you are planning on doing off road riding. Carbon forks and seat post soak up road bumps, good gel padded gloves and padded shorts and a good saddle will all be of far more use for comfort purposes.

david mcc · June 2007

so those who cant view my 2nd link, the bike is a Tourismo 20six

David McC

Unknown · June 2007

Dawes Discovery 201, you'll pick a new one up for œ150ish. I bought one to get me started cycling again, sold it, missed it and bought another second hand.

I use it mainly for local trips to the shops but but have taken it on 40 mile trips with no problem. A very cheap do it all bike.

Cheap Commuter (under œ160)

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