Cycle 2 Work - a bit different

mroli

So, the cycle 2 work has raised its head again. I'm going to get a Carrera subway 8 with part of my money (for a no of reasons, but basically this is non-negotiable!) from Halfords, so I have the balance of my money to play with (cos its like free money isn't it??!!). So what do i get?

I have the following bikes:
Condor Agio (sram rival/force)
Condor Squadra (Sram rival)
Kinesis Crosslight (Dura Ace/105 9 speed)
Raleigh Firefly (MTB converted into bull horn fun bike)
Single Speed Emmelle racer
Dahon MUSl
Dahon Hammerhead 7.0 (Mini velo)
Peugeot Tandem

I don't really NEED anything else, but I would LIKE to spend the rest of my cycle to work - so any suggestions? I was thinking maybe a decent single speed/fixed flip flop hub bike, or maybe I should join the dark side and get a decent MTB, but I thought any thoughts would be welcomed....

barrybridges

You can't get two bikes on the scheme. You can get one bike + accessories, but not two bikes.

Some LBS might be willing to 'bend the rules' and put a bike through the tills as an 'accessory', but most won't - and I very much doubt Halfords would take the risk.

Unfortunately it's not like free money.

ilovegadgets

Actually you can get 2 bikes on the scheme. For example if you had a cycle at 2 ends of a journey on public transport etc.

mroli

I've checked and you can get two bikes on the scheme, provided you use both bikes for commuting. I have checked with my work and they will allow me to get two separate letters up to my maximum.

And it is like free money (so I keep telling myself)! I will ignore anyone who says it is not....!

The Spiderman

Genesis Day One Cross?

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Genesis-Day-One-Cross_29687.htm

Suggesting it on the basis you have most types of bike covered on your collection but not a single speed crossser!


Plus I wouldn`t mind one myself,as a do everything kind of hack bike.And its Orange.....

mroli

The Spiderman wrote:

Genesis Day One Cross?

That looks as though it could be a flier - will defo have a look at it...

mroli

In the end I went for a Boardman Comp SC to commute on. Looked at the paddywagon too - but it was more expensive and heavier and I didn't really like the orange wheels although the rest of the bike looked sweet. Going to use it replace my Emmelle for commuting on, will make the cross bike back into a proper cross bike for the winter maybe... Just got to find a place to keep it now!