C2W and all the options it opens up
Cgreenslade2013
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Good afternoon everyone
First time post and I’m hoping to get some advice or pointers in the right direction
C2W opens up next month which means its high time I invested in a decent mode of transport. Ive done commuting on a bike before but it’s been a while since I've been in the saddle. Since Ive got up to £1000 to spent want to look at all my options
My commute will be pretty short (around 5 miles) I also plan to do some weekend riding and possible a few longer trips in the year (London to Brighton and London to Paris). With in mind ive started my search for the best suited bike
Originally my heart was set on
1. Giant defy 1
2. Boardman team
The trouble started when I looked into how I carry stuff (in the week this is shirt, shoes, lunch etc) and on the longer trips a few more clothes, bit of food etc. Thanks to the advice already on the forum it seems clear panniers are the way forward. The above bikes being lighter road bikes im getting the impression this might be a no go. This is my first questions. For those guys and girls out there with experience on these bikes would they be suitable for my needs or is my head in the clouds on this one?
If it turns out they are too light and racey then I was looking towards
3.specialized tricross
4. Boardman CX
I had these bikes in mind bcs they both look capable of taking abit more lugguage and coping with the lovely English weather abit more while still fitting my needs (should be noted that I dont plan to use them for CX purposes. Hope that doesnt open the "Don't tour on CX bikes can of worms).
So question two is am I looking in the right directions with these two models?
Any further recommendations would be welcome, although I’ve read some really useful advice on these pages I’m pretty new so hopefully not running around with pipe dreams
Many thanks in advance
Chris
First time post and I’m hoping to get some advice or pointers in the right direction
C2W opens up next month which means its high time I invested in a decent mode of transport. Ive done commuting on a bike before but it’s been a while since I've been in the saddle. Since Ive got up to £1000 to spent want to look at all my options
My commute will be pretty short (around 5 miles) I also plan to do some weekend riding and possible a few longer trips in the year (London to Brighton and London to Paris). With in mind ive started my search for the best suited bike
Originally my heart was set on
1. Giant defy 1
2. Boardman team
The trouble started when I looked into how I carry stuff (in the week this is shirt, shoes, lunch etc) and on the longer trips a few more clothes, bit of food etc. Thanks to the advice already on the forum it seems clear panniers are the way forward. The above bikes being lighter road bikes im getting the impression this might be a no go. This is my first questions. For those guys and girls out there with experience on these bikes would they be suitable for my needs or is my head in the clouds on this one?
If it turns out they are too light and racey then I was looking towards
3.specialized tricross
4. Boardman CX
I had these bikes in mind bcs they both look capable of taking abit more lugguage and coping with the lovely English weather abit more while still fitting my needs (should be noted that I dont plan to use them for CX purposes. Hope that doesnt open the "Don't tour on CX bikes can of worms).
So question two is am I looking in the right directions with these two models?
Any further recommendations would be welcome, although I’ve read some really useful advice on these pages I’m pretty new so hopefully not running around with pipe dreams
Many thanks in advance
Chris
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im sure the two bikes you mention will be fine with panniers. they are stronger than you think, and i think come with the ability to fit mudguards etc as well. Id for with either - they were my first two choices as well.0
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Decent road bikes will take the load, but a CX bike makes it easier - much easier.
Be sure you know hwo your company/scheme treats you at the end of the 1 year LEASE term.
Do the company use a specific scheme which may limit your choice?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.0 -
Not 100% sure to be honest, ive read some company charge you 25% of the bikes starting price at the end of the year?
Ive asked about the limit and we get the full £1000, you had much experiance with the C2W, everyone seems very positive about it
are CX bikes easier bcs their more stable?
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My company charges 5% of the value, as a final "rental" payment, up to a maximum of £85.
This covers the rental/lease for the next five years. The guy at work who deals with this, says its just a loophole for tax reasons, and they really don't care what you do with the bike after the first 12 months
I'd save just over £300 on a max &1000 spend, hard to say no really, unless you want to spend more0
