Is It Really worth it?

Tomo_88
Tomo_88 Posts: 23
edited September 2011 in Commuting chat
I am looking for a commuter for a 10 mile round trip to work everyday, this is all its going to be used for as I have a hard tail for messing around on the weekend. I have found these two, I know halfords is not really the best place to buy i'm just using it for reseach really. Just wanted to know if it is really worth the extra £80 to go for the more expensive one.
(I do no they are different sizes)

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165534

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165534

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    The subway is a good cheap and solid commuter, they will take a lot of abuse, however for 10 miles you may want something a little more responsive lke the Gryphon http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165534

    Nothing wrong with buying from Halfords as long as you understand the issues you MAY get at SOME stores.

    Simon
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  • Tomo_88
    Tomo_88 Posts: 23
    thanks mate didnt really want to spend £300 really let alone more as it is just 5 miles to work and 5 miles back, do you think its worth the extra for the £299 model?
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Judging by the state of my MTB*, you'll be fine with the cheaper version.


    *24 gears reduced to one due to cables seizing, seat falling apart, front mech seized, which can easily do 5 miles.
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  • Tomo_88
    Tomo_88 Posts: 23
    Can anyone think of any alternatives around the £200-£300 mark?
  • SimonAH
    SimonAH Posts: 3,730
    Yes.

    Buy second hand.

    Seriously for that budget you'll get five times the bike.

    You're at a pricepoint - the quality jump between three hundred and six hundred is enormous and three hundred will get you a lightly used six hundred pound bike easily.
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  • Tomo_88
    Tomo_88 Posts: 23
    thats good advice any particular £600 models i should be looking for second hand?
  • kelsen
    kelsen Posts: 2,003
    But if you could stretch your budget to £600 for a secondhand however....



    :twisted:
  • Moodyman
    Moodyman Posts: 158
    I happily do a hilly 24 mile daily commute on rigid mtb very similar to the Carrera Subway.

    That'll be fine for 10 miles.
  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    kelsen wrote:
    But if you could stretch your budget to £600 for a secondhand however....



    :twisted:

    But if you're spending £600 for 2nd hand, maybe you should be thinking about a £600 new bike. Even if you only use it once, that works out at £60/mile. Cheap!

    Seriously, if you are thinking 2nd hand, how about this? The seller has dropped the price by £100 too...
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  • davis
    davis Posts: 2,506
    EKE_38BPM wrote:
    Seriously, if you are thinking 2nd hand, how about this? The seller has dropped the price by £100 too...

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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    love this
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  • kelsen
    kelsen Posts: 2,003
    itboffin wrote:
    love this
    High pressure inner tubes (Inflate to 120psi) for less ground contact and more speed.
    Kinda makes sense though, doesn't it? A high pressure tube means the tyre deforms less and therefore less ground contact!
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    HOW FLAMING MUCH????????

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    Have I derailled the thread a bit?
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  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,773
    EKE_38BPM wrote:
    Have I derailled the thread a bit?

    I laughed at it all over again. I never did go and see it.
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  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    Veronese68 wrote:
    EKE_38BPM wrote:
    Have I derailled the thread a bit?

    I laughed at it all over again. I never did go and see it.

    Surprisingly, its up for sale again. £100 off the original asking price. Go on, show an interest.
    FCN 3: Raleigh Record Ace fixie-to be resurrected sometime in the future
    FCN 4: Planet X Schmaffenschmack 2- workhorse
    FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees

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