First bike for commuting and fitness

robs89

Hi i'm looking for a decent first bike at around £200. I know 2nd hand is a good start but there doesnt seem to be any great ones in my area and i dont have a car
A previous thread here (viewtopic.php?f=40052&t=12837309&start=20) pointed to the Revolution Courier Race (http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/product ... er-race-11). This is now £250 so a bit dear for my budget. Is it worth the extra money over these bikes? Which is the best for the money? They all seem to weigh the same...

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Norco-VFR-3-201 ... _36826.htm
http://www.tweekscycles.com/Product.do? ... ce%20Bikes
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Dawes-Discovery ... _52162.htm

I'll be using the bike for a 2mile commute on roads and fun/leisure on the weekends

Thanks a lot.

one_knee

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-50 ... 60220.html

Use the spare £100 to get a helmet, a good lock and maybe some lights.

cjcp

one_knee wrote:

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-50-men-id_8160220.html

Use the spare £100 to get a helmet, a good lock and maybe some lights.

+1, depending on what your fitness rides will be.

robs89

Thanks a lot that's nice a cheap

What size is preferable for a 6 foot man?

"Sizes: S (155-165cm) M (165-175 cm), L (175-185 cm). "

Large I assume? I've read its better to get a smaller bike and just raise the seat?

Also is it worth getting these thinner tyres: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... plus-10686 ?

Cheers

miraculous

Bikes that are sold from other country must be really costly, in our place bikes are too cheap and affordable. I think maybe because of the quality.