Which bike for £1000

belfast79
belfast79 Posts: 4
edited February 2013 in MTB buying advice
Hi, I am new to mountain biking and hope someone here with experience can give me some advice.

I am getting a bike through my employers cycle to work scheme. I have 2 bikes in mind but do not know which one to go for.

The 2 are,

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165499

or

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=81009

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Alan

Comments

  • pnev
    pnev Posts: 236
    The boardmans far superior in terms on spec
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    How is the scheme run? By the company or outsourced, if it's outsourced you can only get a Halfords bike on the Halfords scheme.....likewise CRC use only their own scheme unless you company is operating it directly themselves.

    Be sure you know how they treat you after the 12 months lease is up as well.....in advance!
    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.
  • belfast79
    belfast79 Posts: 4
    Scheme is run by the Northern Ireland Civil Service, Halfords do take part, after the scheme you get the option to keep the bike by paying a small fee, for me it will be around £50, you do not pay tax or national insurance on your monthly repayments meaning the savings over the year amount to around £320.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    So £270 saving after paying the £50..... Do CRC take part in that scheme?
    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.
  • belfast79
    belfast79 Posts: 4
    yes, but still a good saving, CRC do take part also.

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