Halfords bike options - cycle to work scheme

JayX2A

Our work is now offering the cycle to work scheme, and sadly this is through Halfords only. My colleague is looking through what’s on offer for their budget. Having had a bike from Halfords I have asked him if he can get one boxed and unbuilt!

The following three are the options:

The new 13 bike looks like a good set of components and the best fork of the lot as far as my limited knowledge knows, but as its so new, feedback is very limited. Halfords have them in stock, but cant find any built anywhere!

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/m ... -bike-2015

Kraken always seems to get good reviews – new 2015 model is now 650B

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/m ... -bike-2015

Lastly the popular Voodoo is still going strong

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/m ... in-bike-18

The Rookie

The hoodoo for me is slightly better in the brake and drivetrain, but the 13 does save weight by being air sprung....if 650b is a plus for you, go for the 13, if not I'd go for the hoodoo.

dirkpitt74

Have you looked at the Voodoo Bizango?
Cracking value/spec if you fancy a 29'er.

rockmonkeysc

Nothing wrong with Halfords for C2W, they sell some of the best bikes for under a grand.
Workmanship in store varies a lot, my local branch has a very good bike mechanic who admits he's just too lazy to find a better job.
The Voodoo Hoodoo would be my choice.