Cheap commuter needed

The Rookie

OK silly question time!

The yougests Boyfriend will be going to college in September and needs a bike to commute ten miles each way, of course being a student he's broke (budget is around £60 but I will help him out a bit with consumables) and he's asked me to help him out.

At the moment all I can think of is to watch the bay and local rags for a decentish bike going cheap, but would he be better with a better mountain bike built as a commuter such as
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/aluminium-claud-b ... 2a07e42ce5
or a cheaper road bike like a steel framed apollo? Personally I think quality over concept is the better plan....thoughts?

Simon

supersonic

I'd be careful buying cheap bikes on ebay - can be false economy if you have to spend the same again on bearings, drivetrain and parts.

rf6

Are gears an essential? If not, this may suit. It has the bonus of not needing much upkeep, and probably won't attract thieves.

http://www.btwincycle.com/EN/vitamin-100634901/

The Rookie

Indeed SS, but its a risk that has to be taken!

Yes rf6, for the expected commute gears are pretty much essential.

Simon