Carrera Subway Ltd

father_jack

£150 off this model, any thoughts? Down to £300 Disc brakes, MTB gearing though

Alloy Rims: Yes
Approximate Weight (KG): 13.05
Brake Type: Mechanical Disc
Chainset: Shimano FC-M311
Exact Frame Size: 20"
Forks: Chromoly fork
Frame Colour: Blue
Frame Material: Lightweight 6061 aluminium
Frame Size: 19-20
Front Brake: Shimano mechanical disc brake BR-M416
Front Mech: Shimano M310
Gear Shifters: Shimano ST-EF50
Handle Bars: Alloy low rise
Headset: Semi integrated
Hubs: Alloy with alloy QR
Number of Gears: 21
Pedals: Wellgo Alloy Black
Rear Brake: Shimano mechanical disc brake BR-M416
Rear Mech: Shimano RD-M360
Rims: Double wall alloy rims
Saddle: Carrera
Seatpost: Alloy 350mm x 31.6mm
Stem: 105mm
Tyre size: 26 x 1.75
Tyres: Kenda with side wall puncture protection
Wheel size: 26"

night_porter

Not really a road bike so try asking in the Commuting or MTB forums.

They know more about these types of bikes than roadies do.

seanoconn

Its ok for occasional use. I had a subway, looks good for the money but the components aren't great. With a regular commute, mine lasted 18months before it disintegrated.

father_jack

Sorry I find it hard to believe a bike "fell to bits" after 18 months :roll:

seanoconn

Spend £300, ride it 5times a week and you'll see what i mean. First thing to go will be the little suspension thing on top of the seatpost, causing the seat to come off, which then is only able to rest in the top of seatpost. The soft teeth on the chainring and cassette will wear causing chain and gears to slip and then wheels will collapse.

But hey, be my guest. Its £300 for a reason.

rrsodl

seanoconn wrote:

Spend £300, ride it 5times a week and you'll see what i mean. First thing to go will be the little suspension thing on top of the seatpost, causing the seat to come off, which then is only able to rest in the top of seatpost. The soft teeth on the chainring and cassette will wear causing chain and gears to slip and then wheels will collapse.

But hey, be my guest. Its £300 for a reason.

It sounds to me like you run the chain for too long which in turn damaged the cassette and the chainring. The wheels are not very good though.

father_jack

Much difference between Subway 2 and Subway LTD?

RiderontheStorm

It's generally always the case that you get what you pay for.

I am always suspicious of Halfords. Only they sell the Carrera and Boardman make, that means they control the price. Are the sales "really" genuine ? I have my doubts.

This bike will do you fine for light infrequent use, otherwise spend a bit more for a better bike.

father_jack

The Boardmans are great bikes. Oh spotted the Gryphon probably a better road bike (flat bar roadie)