carrera crossfire 2 or subway 2 from halfords

postiepaul3
postiepaul3 Posts: 6
edited March 2011 in Road beginners
Hi there, I'm a newbie here and to the cycling world, but I have decided to cycle to work for health and financial reasons, (get rid of one car and save some pounds and lose some pounds)
So I'm participating in the cycle to work scheme and will have a voucher for £300.
I have reserved a carrera crossway 2 at Halfords for £279.99 this was done last week and the bike has since gone up to £339.99 (strange) it said it was previously £349.99 but any way the £279.99 price is secure as I reserved this upon waiting for vouchers. But the subway 2 is now cheaper than the crossway 2 at £299.99 this was more expensive than the crossway 2 last week. So the big question is do i stick with the crossfire 2 at £279.99 or go for the subway 2 at £299.99????
Which is the best bike spec ect...
btw I intend using my bike on red ways ( flat pathways mainly) in Milton Keynes for approx 3 and a half miles each way.
Thanks in advance for all help for me! The novice cyclist.
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p.s. sorry mods i have also posted this subject in another thread :cry:

Comments

  • Kidge004
    Kidge004 Posts: 123
    Hi,

    Although they are both "hybrid" bikes, they are slightly different!

    The subway is a 26" wheeled bike, rigid fork and a more aggressive riding style whereas the crossfire has 700c wheels (slightly bigger), suspension on the front and in the seat post.

    Personally if your looking for lightweight and more speed I would edge to the subway. Plus the subway has trigger shifters instead of the crossfire twist grip!

    Overall get the subway...
  • postiepaul3
    postiepaul3 Posts: 6
    thank you for your info kidge004 great advice looks like the subway for me
  • Berk Bonebonce
    Berk Bonebonce Posts: 1,245
    Technically speaking, I would say hybrid bikes have 700c wheels. Bikes with 26" mountain bike wheels, like the Subway, are what I would call 'comfort bikes'.

    Riding with suspension on roads is plain daft. And 26" is much the better standard for commuter bikes on account of the lower centre of gravity.
  • EddieHitler
    EddieHitler Posts: 47
    Better still you can get the Carrera Gryphon at the moment for £299. Its a proper fast hybrid, flat bar road bike with 700C wheels, sturdy SRAM X5 components and tektro disc brakes. I bought one last year and its a flying machine. I do 20 odd miles a day commute (over 3000 miles on the clock now ), rode it every day through the last winter as well and the only thing it needed on the last service was new cables, a good lube on the front mech and 2 spokes, all covered on the Halfords care plan. Excellent bike for the money.

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