C to W commuter bike reccomendations?

Hi, my son is after a bike through the cycle to work scheme, most probably from Halfords.
It is mainly to be used for his commute from North London into the City, he's worked out a mainly off road route. He has no real need for any suspension as he's not really into 'rough stuff'. So any ideas for a good value bike that would suit, I'm guessing he would not need to go go any higher than about £400.
Cheers,
Steve.
It is mainly to be used for his commute from North London into the City, he's worked out a mainly off road route. He has no real need for any suspension as he's not really into 'rough stuff'. So any ideas for a good value bike that would suit, I'm guessing he would not need to go go any higher than about £400.
Cheers,
Steve.
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There is a cheaper version too if you don't feel the need for discs.
A light, fast bike for the road but with a slighlty more comfortable riding position.
It will depend how rough the 'off road' bits are. In which case I would think about a mountain bike and changing the tyres, and maybe the fork to a rigid one.
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I think the next move will be for him to try and get a gander.
Steve.
if you're son likes the look of the Gryphon.
I have just upgraded to a Trek and will be looking to sell my one soon.
It is a Med sized disc brake model, just under a year old and still in excellent condition.
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As it is, I think he likes the look of the subway more for his particular needs, but thanks for the offer.
No probs, I hope he sorts himself out!
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