Looking for a new (or second hand) bike
Garbit
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Hi all,
I've just had my MTB nicked (GT Aggressor XC3) which had some nice upgraded gear changers, tyres, guards etc. I loved that bike grr, rant over.
One thing I realised I was doing was turning it into a road type bike. I was commuting each day and I was also doing some distance cycling on it and keeping up with some road bike friends.
Now the question is, should I shell out and get a new road bike or buy a touring bike? I'm open to buying second hand touring bikes but I can't find them anywhere and no bike shops really stock them. Does anyone know where I can find them and is it worth buying an expensive touring bike for commuting?
*Edit* I'm looking to spend around £500 - £600 tops (if I can get away with spending less on a second hand then we're all winners)
I'm also looking for a bike which can take full mud guards and possibly panniers
On a side note I'll also be doing the c2c at the end of next month Whitehaven to Tynemouth
Many thanks for your help
Andy
I've just had my MTB nicked (GT Aggressor XC3) which had some nice upgraded gear changers, tyres, guards etc. I loved that bike grr, rant over.
One thing I realised I was doing was turning it into a road type bike. I was commuting each day and I was also doing some distance cycling on it and keeping up with some road bike friends.
Now the question is, should I shell out and get a new road bike or buy a touring bike? I'm open to buying second hand touring bikes but I can't find them anywhere and no bike shops really stock them. Does anyone know where I can find them and is it worth buying an expensive touring bike for commuting?
*Edit* I'm looking to spend around £500 - £600 tops (if I can get away with spending less on a second hand then we're all winners)
I'm also looking for a bike which can take full mud guards and possibly panniers
On a side note I'll also be doing the c2c at the end of next month Whitehaven to Tynemouth
Many thanks for your help
Andy
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How much do you have to spend?Ecrasez l’infame0
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Around £500 - £600 but less if I can get a second hand bike. Good question
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For that you could be looking at the Giant Defy. Well made bikes and it should take panniers and guards. Also have a look at Revolution bikes from Edinburgh Bike Cooperative. They have tourers, CX and road bikes all within budget.Ecrasez l’infame0
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I've had a look on gum tree and one of these popped up (Giant Defy 2 2011). Not sure if this will take a panniers and mudguards and if £350 is a little expensive.
http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/giant-defy-2-2011-road-racer/10131312250
