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Tanstaff
Tanstaff Posts: 2
edited August 2013 in Commuting general
Which hybrid?

I have a Boardman Hybrid Pro which I LOVE. I have finally convinced my wife to follow me to the hybrid world. We both commute about 70 miles a week to and from work and plan to stretch our legs at weekends. She has set her budget at £500 although I'm looking at £750.

What am I asking? a) a decent comparison to my Pro for the money. b) a good, fast commuter that's comfy, c) any advice or pointers that may not necessarily be mainstream and lastly, I need to complete the transaction in northern England in the 1st weekend of September as we live in Germany!!!!!!!

ANY assistance would be greatly appreciated.

(I'd prefer. NEVER to get a bike from Halfords again).

Tanstaff

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  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    Why not get a boardman from wiggle? they will deliver to Germany if I am not mistaken?

    if you need to collect from the UK, you better get ringing about and getting some bikes in stock....
    "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."

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    B-Twin Alur 700 = Sundays and Hills
  • t4tomo
    t4tomo Posts: 2,643
    what about buying something from Focus in germany? probabaly your best value option
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  • wandsworth
    wandsworth Posts: 354
    If you love the Boardman Pro why not get her one of those? Or if sticking to the lower budget get a Comp. I know you said you don't want to buy from Halfords again, but really all you have to do is go in, buy the bike and never go back. Have it checked over by your LBS. Seems a shame to pass on a good bike just because it's Halfords. It's not like you're gonig to be able to get warranty repairs done if you're overseas anyway.
    Shut up, knees!

    Various Boardmans, a Focus, a Cannondale and an ancient Trek.
  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    Like i said, If you want a Boardman and live abroad go to wiggle, you don't even have to come to the uk.

    They are the International dealer for Boardman.
    "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."

    PX Kaffenback 2 = Work Horse
    B-Twin Alur 700 = Sundays and Hills
  • mrfpb
    mrfpb Posts: 4,569
    The Edinburgh bike co-op in Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds or Sheffield. Their Revolution Courier range have a good reputation as value for money commuters. Staff are also very helpful - its a co-op, they're all enthusiasts. Give them a call.

    http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/browse? ... ord=Search
  • Smiler1968
    Smiler1968 Posts: 16
    Check out Rose Bikes. They are a German company and appear to have a very good reputation.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Rose or bikediscount (Radon range) in Germany
    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.

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