Can anyone recommend me a bike?

lawteacher
lawteacher Posts: 6
edited October 2008 in Commuting chat
Looking at spending Under £500, 5 mile commute each way, some off road, some on.

All advice gratefully received!

thanks

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  • stevedb55
    stevedb55 Posts: 52
    Hi. I'm also looking at a new bike, similar commuting distance, considering the Specialized Globe Pro, my local Evans are selling the 2008 model for £550 (down from £750), does anyone have any views on the Globe?
  • 4dam
    4dam Posts: 31
    Does your employers run a cycle to work scheme? If so what type could limit the shops you can go to.
    FCN7
  • lawteacher
    lawteacher Posts: 6
    Hi 4dam - not sure they operate a scheme but I am trying to get them to run the bike2work one with Evans Cycles.
  • sc999cs
    sc999cs Posts: 596
    5 miles, you'd get away with virtually any hard tail MTB or hybrid. The choice of which to go for depends what other riding you'd do when not commuting.
    Steve C
  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 12,033
    I guess your either after a cyclocross bike, or just a hybrid.

    Carrera subway 8 will fall into your price bracket I believe, low maintenance too.

    Dan
    Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
    Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
    Scott CR1 SL 12
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    Scott Foil 18

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