can you save me buying from halfords?

dirtydogmitchell
dirtydogmitchell Posts: 3
edited April 2008 in Commuting chat
Hi

im looking for a cheap commuter bike £150 - £200, i have found 3 bikes :

carrerra subway 1 £199.99 from halfords or

Gary Fisher Tiburon 2006 £169.99 from evans cycles or

Mongoose Crossway 250 £149.99 from evans cycles

can anyone advise me on which bike to buy as im a complete newbie.

Thanks in advance

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  • dirtydogmitchell
    dirtydogmitchell Posts: 3
    thanks for all the good advise
  • sonnyb
    sonnyb Posts: 35
    Nothing wrong with Halfords, unless you are a real bike snob. They are certainly cheaper than most independents and have more choice and some good offers. Both my bikes are from Halfords.
    I have a Boardman Urban Pro commuter and last week I bought a Carrera Kraken for £260 with £50 of accessories thrown in. The Subway is a decent commuter.
  • marmitecp
    marmitecp Posts: 203
    Get the subway or if you can stretch the budget a little, the Carrera Gryphon (I think its on offer at around 290)
  • mikeitup
    mikeitup Posts: 99
    I have a Carrera Fury from Halfords. It is excellent. I would recommend taking it to a proper bike shop for a service (these vary from £20-£30). I did this with mine and it rides like a dream.
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  • andrewc3142
    andrewc3142 Posts: 906
    Or think second hand.
  • Jon8a
    Jon8a Posts: 235
    Edinburgh bicycle cooperative do some own branded bikes (Revolution) they look good for the money. They do a range of single speed, hub geared, geared, 26" and 700cc bikes all around your budget.

    Nowt wrong with the Subways though.

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