Scott SUB for new commuter

YakiBear

Hi,

I have been contemplating cycling to work for some time now and with my workplace now offering the cycle to work scheme now seems like the best time to get started.

Having not owned a bike since I used one for my paper round i asked some advice from a friend who knows a bit more than me who recommended the Scott SUB due to his own good experiences with them.

The two bikes that I am currently looking at:

Scott SUB Cross 40 Hybrid Sports Bike

Scott SUB Sport 30 Hybrid Sports Bike

My question is simply what does one offer that the other doesn't? Will the Sub Cross be a lot slower? Will the SUB Sport be able to handle the Cycle paths that may not be as smooth as the road?

My commute is only 10 miles each way and is 50% roads 50% cycle paths.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

gbsahne001

Personally I wouldn't look at either option, the sub sport 30 is a monster weighing in at 17kg with only a 7 speed offering.

Budget and terrain would be useful, you say cycle paths but are these paved or canals? A cyclocross is a good compromise for slightly rougher terrain; Boardman CX Comp for instance

YakiBear

Hi,

Thanks for the reply.

My budget is between £500-£600 and I believe the cycle path is a cross between gravel and tarmac (I haven’t actually been down it completely yet)

Thanks again.

YakiBear

This is the description of the route, although I’m only on it for about 8 miles and don’t go as far as the canal path.

This super traffic free cycle route runs from Derby to Worthington along National Cycle Network route number 6. Most of the trail takes place on traffic free, well surfaced paths so it's a lovely one for families or anyone looking for an easy flat ride.
The route begins in the centre of Derby near the train station and takes you along the River Derwent and Derby Canal path, passing Pride Park, the home of Derby County Football Club. The rest of the ride takes place on a dismantled railway path which passes Swarkstone, Melbourne, the Trent Viaduct, the Trent and Mersey Canal and the River Trent. The route finishes at Cloud Quarry in Worthington.
It's a lovely route with waterside sections and great views of the surrounding countryside to enjoy.

gbsahne001

For that I would suggest a CX is going to be a good fit; you could also try e-bay for a pre-owned nearly new...here's one Boardman CX Team, which is the next one up in the range of Boardmans.

YakiBear

I’ll take a look at the CX bikes then, is there anything in particular that I should look for?

I’ll have to get one from a store for it to register through the C2W scheme unfortunately ☹️

gbsahne001

if it's an all year commuter, then mudguard / rack mounts, disk brakes (my preference) if your budget stretches then 105 or Deore groupsets, avoid front suspension (unless you're going off road) as it only adds weight.