Commuter Road bike under &350 ??

Bender999

Hi everyone.

I’m thinking to buy a new commute bike. The distance between my house and my job is 6.5 mi. Currently I´m using an old vintage Road Peugeot 105. I´m happy whit that but some parts are in bad condition and It doesn’t brake properly under on the rainy days. I spent some money but it is almos the same...

I´m thinking to buy other new road bike under 300 or 350 pounds because many time leave my bike alone in the city centre and I prefer don’t use something very expensive.

I´m thinking in the next bikes:

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

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/r ... -road-bike

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/r ... -road-bike

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-500-s ... 06187.html

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-500-r ... 31913.html

even:

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/r ... bike-black

But the last one is too expensive… but maybe it is worthy.

Which one do you recommend me??

Any other??


Thanks a lot.

Sutton_Rider

Your links don't seem to work.
I have a Carrera-Virtuoso that was one on your list, now normally I wouldn't buy anything from that place, but I have to say for the price the Carrera, although a tank, is not a bad bike for a commute. I use mine for my winter ride. It has bottom end bits, you may have to upgrade the rubber to something in 25mm and fit mudguards, but hey you're only riding 6.5 miles each way, you could get away with a butchers bike.

wotnoshoeseh

On the CRC Black Friday deal...
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitu ... prod135380
Provided you are not above a 54cm there is still stock.
Only £299 - I think it's hard to go past it tbh.

Bender999

thanks a lot!!

Garry H

There's only one Bender!!

I'd go for one of the BTwins

mrb123

Garry H wrote:

There's only one Bender!!

I'd go for one of the BTwins

I think there are at least 3 on here now...

Bender999

What do you think about this?? (My size is available)

http://www.cyclerepublic.com/boardman-s ... -bike.html

fenix

Boardman bikes always get decent reviews. You won't go far wrong.

If its for commuting though - you need to make sure it takes full mudguards and get the shop to put them on for you.

lakesluddite

Are you in the UK? If so, have you access to a Cycle to Work scheme through your place of work?

You'd be able to not only spread the cost, but your budget would be able to stretch to something about 30% more expensive for the same outlay.

Bender999

LakesLuddite, I live in UK but I have to wait till january...