http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: New Bike Advice en Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:38:17 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19962#post-318497 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 12:12:04 +0000 mcairney 318497@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'd be looking at a Specialized Sirrus at that price point.<br /> Flat bar, aluminium frame, disc brakes.<br /> I'd be tempted to go for the upgraded "Sport" model as it has a better groupset (Shimano Sora 2x9 vs Altus 3x8) and better brakes but even the standard disc model has hydraulic disc brakes for just over £500. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19962#post-318484 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 10:18:38 +0000 neddie 318484@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I can recommend the Marin Speed Commute (SC) range. I have an SC4 - belt drive, 8 speed hub and hydraulic stoppers. Can keep it on the carpet at home. It gets washed about 3 times a year, apart from that no other maintenance in 3 years until recently I had to tinker with the front disc brake a bit... (oh, and the belt snapped, but replaced under warranty)</p> <p>It's a wee bit ower the 500, but not by too much...</p> <p>The only thing more I would ask for is a fatter tyre, maybe 45mm rather than 32...</p> <p>The hydraulic brakes managed to stop a 15mph descent on the Mound on virtually a sixpence when a pedestrian crossed into my path (obscured by a massive SUV*). We made slight contact, but the stopping power meant neither of us suffered the slightest injury. Definitely needed...</p> <p>*Damn SUVs, causing danger even when they're not moving. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19962#post-318481 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 09:37:13 +0000 I were right about that saddle 318481@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ridgeback and Marin hybrids will never let you down. Both are bomb-proof and value for money. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19962#post-318477 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 08:19:32 +0000 gembo 318477@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The road cc has a couple of decathlon bikes within the spec. Do decathlon do bike to work?</p> <p>The Giant looks like spot on the spec</p> <p>No ridgeback who used to be my go to. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19962#post-318471 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 00:02:32 +0000 chdot 318471@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Some ’guidance’</p> <p><a href="http://www.cyclingweekly.com/group-tests/hybrid-bikes-buyers-guide-206065/amp" rel="nofollow">http://www.cyclingweekly.com/group-tests/hybrid-bikes-buyers-guide-206065/amp</a></p> <p>“</p> <p>Hybrids are great cheap transport. Bung even a £500 bike on Cycle To Work Scheme and you'll barely notice the payments disappearing from your pay packet.</p> <p>“</p> <p>It says here -</p> <p><a href="http://www.road.cc/content/buyers-guide/218766-11-best-hybrid-bikes-urban-transporters-and-weekend-countryside%3famp" rel="nofollow">http://www.road.cc/content/buyers-guide/218766-11-best-hybrid-bikes-urban-transporters-and-weekend-countryside%3famp</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19962#post-318470 Wed, 27 Nov 2019 23:52:27 +0000 wishicouldgofaster 318470@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm planning on renewing my bike (bike to work scheme) and was wondering what make I should get. I'm currently on a Boardman MX Comp which is comfy but isn't that fast.</p> <p>Basically I'm looking for the following -<br /> Price about £500<br /> Hybrid, as I like to sit up and admire the view<br /> Disc brakes<br /> Normally on the road or cycle path with the odd towpath now and again.<br /> Mainly for commute but plan to take it on a few big trips now and then. (Probably do about 3,000 a year)</p> <p>Any advice most welcome, thanks :) </p>