Emergency! Need 'light' Hybrid women's bike for girlfriend

Brolic
Brolic Posts: 3
edited July 2015 in Road buying advice
Hi, Girlfriends birthday coming up very shortly & I'm thinking of purchasing her a 'Pendleton Briary' hybrid bike.
They going for £300 in Halfords
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/hybrid-bikes-and-classic-bikes/pendleton-briary-hybrid-bike
Would like to know if that is a sound purchase for the cost & also if the bike is light as far as these hybrids go, it needs to be light as she complains when bikes are not basically :roll: .
Are there better options out there for me to consider at this price point or lower?
One more thing is that she is 5ft,5 what size Frame would I need?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

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  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    If you only have £300 to spend, you ain't going to get a particularly light bike I'm afraid. The one you link to could be made a bit lighter by swapping out the stock saddle and tyres...
  • Brolic
    Brolic Posts: 3
    [url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19650923#p19650923]keef66[/url] wrote:
    If you only have £300 to spend, you ain't going to get a particularly light bike I'm afraid. The one you link to could be made a bit lighter by swapping out the stock saddle and tyres...


    Ok, so that bike seems quite heavy in that category of hybrids? I initially looked at it through a reccomendation, but I would consider others. so are there any suggestions on an alternate bike in your opinion at a slightly higher price range?
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    Don't get me wrong, I think that's respectable at that price point. You'd have to be spending a lot more to get a carbon frame and fork / lighter wheels / groupset / finishing kit.
  • iPete
    iPete Posts: 6,076
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cinelli-womens-gazzetta-muse-2014/

    My other half got the last medium, can you ask the other half to be a little shorter as she may be marginally too tall.
    It's above budget and single speed but it's a lovely bike at a big reduction.

    If you want light and cheap, single speed is a good place to look.
  • aldric
    aldric Posts: 161
    http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/hybrid-bikes-and-classic-bikes/boardman-hybrid-womens-fi-bike

    I am not sure on the spec but I definitely prefer the look of the boardman. £40 quid off online just now with 'spend and save'.

    I am thinking of getting my wife and daughter new 'hybrid' bikes, interested to see other suggestions for around this pricepoint.
  • apreading
    apreading Posts: 4,535
    If you have to stick to £300 max then this would be my choice: http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-500-flat-bar-road-bike-black-id_8322664.html

    Its not a looker, if that is important, but it will be the lightest and best specced for the money.

    I would agree with the boardman if you can afford it and/or want halfords for convenience - again great value for money and a great bike.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Pinnacle Neon will be a fair bit lighter than the Triban even if slightly over budget (doesn't that always work out better with bikes anyway), but am sure your girlfriends worth it ;-)
    They may do a deal on the bike if you ask nicely anyway.

    The entry Neon has a single front chainring so its nice and easy to use and maintain.

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