OK.... not really mountain bike advice

neil_uk
neil_uk Posts: 289
edited July 2007 in MTB buying advice
I'm looking for a bike to use during the week to improve my fitness and to help save petrol!

I've only got a small budget of around £250 max.

I'm looking for a flat bar road/hybrid bike, so far I've found this one - http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70549

Brand names don't interest me, as long as it has rigid forks, skinny wheels and is as light as possible.

Any other options or better deals?

thanks,

Neil.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    have a look at the Carrera Subway's yes i know they are halfords own but Mmm worth a look. personally iwould go for the 8 but it is over your buget. can you do the cycle to work.....
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • neil_uk
    neil_uk Posts: 289
    Just had a look - shame I couldn't do the "cycle to work" as I'm self employed.

    But the cheaper model seems ok to.

    Maybe i should I should have a nosey on ebay to
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    being self emploied does not actually mean you can not do it. it just is maybe not as worth while.

    i know other self emploied that have done it.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • neil_uk
    neil_uk Posts: 289
    hmmm..... I'll look into it - I just brushed it off thinking it wouldn't apply to me.

    cheers mate!
  • neil_uk
    neil_uk Posts: 289
    dam! just seen a giant FCR 2 for £250 on ebay - shame it's too small, it looks like a nice bike with decent spec!
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    dont go there....

    remember its use.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • neil_uk
    neil_uk Posts: 289
    Not a good bike?
  • neil_uk
    neil_uk Posts: 289
    Ok i've narrowed it down to two bikes -

    http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70549

    http://www.cpcycles.com/products.php?pl ... _Handlebar)


    Obviously I won't make a final decision without riding them first, but just interested to here other peoples views???
  • formerlyknownasbonj
    formerlyknownasbonj Posts: 483
    neil_uk wrote:
    I'm looking for a bike to use during the week to improve my fitness and to help save petrol!

    I've only got a small budget of around £250 max.

    I'm looking for a flat bar road/hybrid bike, so far I've found this one - http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70549

    Brand names don't interest me, as long as it has rigid forks, skinny wheels and is as light as possible.

    Any other options or better deals?

    thanks,

    Neil.
    speedster is slightly lighter and has got 700x23c tyres. I've got a speedster, can recommend it. Never had any problems with it, very good bike - just goes on and on.
  • neil_uk
    neil_uk Posts: 289
    I must admit it does look nicer, and it is more towards my allocated budget - I just need to find a LBS in the Teesside/County Durham area, to try one on for size.

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