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  • Started 4 years ago by wishicouldgofaster
  • Latest reply from mcairney
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  1. wishicouldgofaster
    Member

    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.

    Basically I'm looking for the following -
    Price about £500
    Hybrid, as I like to sit up and admire the view
    Disc brakes
    Normally on the road or cycle path with the odd towpath now and again.
    Mainly for commute but plan to take it on a few big trips now and then. (Probably do about 3,000 a year)

    Any advice most welcome, thanks :)

    Posted 4 years ago #

  2. chdot
    Admin

    Some ’guidance’

    http://www.cyclingweekly.com/group-tests/hybrid-bikes-buyers-guide-206065/amp

    “

    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.

    “

    It says here -

    http://www.road.cc/content/buyers-guide/218766-11-best-hybrid-bikes-urban-transporters-and-weekend-countryside%3famp

    Posted 4 years ago #

  3. gembo
    Member

    The road cc has a couple of decathlon bikes within the spec. Do decathlon do bike to work?

    The Giant looks like spot on the spec

    No ridgeback who used to be my go to.

    Posted 4 years ago #

  4. I were right about that saddle
    Member

    Ridgeback and Marin hybrids will never let you down. Both are bomb-proof and value for money.

    Posted 4 years ago #

  5. neddie
    Member

    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)

    It's a wee bit ower the 500, but not by too much...

    The only thing more I would ask for is a fatter tyre, maybe 45mm rather than 32...

    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...

    *Damn SUVs, causing danger even when they're not moving.

    Posted 4 years ago #

  6. mcairney
    Member

    I'd be looking at a Specialized Sirrus at that price point.
    Flat bar, aluminium frame, disc brakes.
    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.

    Posted 4 years ago #

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