http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Tag: buying - Recent Topics en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:28:01 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10968#post-122751 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 19:40:14 +0000 newtoit 122751@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>Been lurking for a while and decided to take the plunge.<br /> I'm looking to start cycling to work and first things first, need a bike! Never really bought one before so I'm not sure where to start... I'm thinking of going for a Hybrid - I'd be riding about 7miles round trip each day from Liberton to the West End, and also going out and about now and again at the weekends. Quite keen to go out along the union canal, down the river from Mussy to Dalkeith, that sort of thing.</p> <p>I'm thinking I'd be wanting 700c wheels but not sure after that. My employer offers the Cycle to Work scheme but the bike would have to be bought from Halfords, so looking at their range I think the Carrera Crossfire 2 or Voodoo Marasa would be the type of thing I'm after - £250-350 price range. I would far rather buy from a small/local place if I can get something decent for a similar price, and take the hit on not getting it tax free, but everything I've seen in shop windows has been £500+ which is more than I can afford at this (very early) point in my career. Any guidance would be most welcome!</p> <p>Secondly, I was wondering if anyone can advise on the best route to take without getting mauled by a bus? I was thinking of heading down Kirk Brae, up the hill past Kings Buildings, along Blackford Road and down through the Grange and Marchmont, to go across the Meadows. Google's suggested route of riding down Liberton Brae, Newington Road etc seems rather intimidating to me... What would you good people suggest in that regards?</p> <p>Thanks very much in advance </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8559#post-86268 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:49:20 +0000 Bhachgen 86268@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Looking for some advice on folders.</p> <p>Looks like I am about to take the big step from working in financial services for semi-decent-ish money to becoming a bikeability trainer for semi-awful money but a great big wedge of job satisfaction.</p> <p>Don't want to have to buy a car/van to get me around, but some of the "patch" I will be covering is a bit far away for a full cycle commute.</p> <p>Unfortunately the trains down here (Lancs/Greater Manchester/Merseyside) are jam-packed and not very cycle friendly even when half-empty (Scotrail is like some kind of amazing cycletopia railway in comparison but it's the usual story of only appreciating things when you no longer have them).</p> <p>So a folder looks like the best solution for those days when I have further to travel than I fancy doing on my cross bike. Brompton was the first name that came to mind, but they are pretty pricey (remember that paycut I mentioned?) and I have read some mixed reviews. Also considering part of the price premium is justified by the fact it's British designed/built they don't have the best reputation for how they treat their staff. </p> <p>A couple of places seem to be doing Dahons at a good price just now, in particular the <a href="http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/p/5118/dahon-mu-p8-folding-bike-202011-sale">Mu P8</a> which looks decent enough.</p> <p>I think EBC used to do a "Revolution" folder that looked good value but looks like they have stopped selling it.</p> <p>I'm sure some of the CCE community have some experience with folders so please hit me with the combined total of your knowledge and wisdom! </p>