New Bike required
Discussion
Ive just decided that the commute to work should really be on a bike. To be fair its only 4 or 5 miles each way however not through the nicest of areas but ill just have to ride fast at that point.
Most of it is on cycle paths and through estates so a road bike is probably out of the question however much I quite fancy a change.
Ive currently got a seriously retro Specialized FSR extreme in lime green which isn't exactly the ideal bike for a commute.
What does everyone think - Hardtail mountain bike - Hybrid - or mountain bike with a spare set of wheel for the commute so I can still stick the old ones back on and go and throw it around some trails???
Something between £500 - £1000 as I might try the cycle to work scheme! Any recommendations?
Most of it is on cycle paths and through estates so a road bike is probably out of the question however much I quite fancy a change.
Ive currently got a seriously retro Specialized FSR extreme in lime green which isn't exactly the ideal bike for a commute.
What does everyone think - Hardtail mountain bike - Hybrid - or mountain bike with a spare set of wheel for the commute so I can still stick the old ones back on and go and throw it around some trails???
Something between £500 - £1000 as I might try the cycle to work scheme! Any recommendations?
Thanks for all the suggestions guys.
Im not sure how to put the 'quote' thing into a post but im liking the look of this a lot!
http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CBOO29SCST/on-one-scan...
Cheers
Im not sure how to put the 'quote' thing into a post but im liking the look of this a lot!
http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CBOO29SCST/on-one-scan...
Cheers
What does everyone think of this...
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/ro... comp
im a bit limited on options due to buying it on the cycle to work scheme. My work only deals with 2 small bike shops in my area so its a bit of a nightmare.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/ro... comp
im a bit limited on options due to buying it on the cycle to work scheme. My work only deals with 2 small bike shops in my area so its a bit of a nightmare.
After going through just about every option from turning into a roadie (I just couldnt make the change!) to getting a hybrid (I would have ended up wanting to go up the bloody woods on it!) I have gone back to option 1 and the first shop I visited so I think unless something changes my mind im going to go with the Rockhopper comp.
It rides well and doesnt look half bad so now i've just got to work out how to use the staff benefits system at work and then wait for my voucher.
I know its not the most exciting or different choice but I think ill be able to easily use it to get to work and still be able to get back into the woods and throw it around some trails!
Thanks for all the suggestions and help tho.....
It rides well and doesnt look half bad so now i've just got to work out how to use the staff benefits system at work and then wait for my voucher.
I know its not the most exciting or different choice but I think ill be able to easily use it to get to work and still be able to get back into the woods and throw it around some trails!
Thanks for all the suggestions and help tho.....
Now ive decided on the bike I think I need to ditch the standard pedals.
I'm not sure what to get. Some nice big flat pedals or some spd's. Ive never used spd's before so I have got no experience of them so your advice would be appreciated. And any suggestions on pedals / shoes.
Cheers.
I'm not sure what to get. Some nice big flat pedals or some spd's. Ive never used spd's before so I have got no experience of them so your advice would be appreciated. And any suggestions on pedals / shoes.
Cheers.
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