Another what new bike thread (but for 1000 or under)??

[assadahmed]

Too many bikes out there to decide which one to go for.

I have a £1000 via cycle to work scheme. Already have a roadie (Giant TCR) but its currently out of action as it needs a few parts to get it back on the road. This used to be my daily 7 mile each way commuter.

My Boardman 29er mtb was stolen last month. My fault really as the one time I forget to bring it into the back garden from the front overnight it was taken! I started using it last summer for the commute and imho it was much safer on the roads as compared to the road bike. Bigger tyre's and disc brakes really made a huge difference.

So I need a new commuter and am thinking now of going down the cyclocross route as a good compromise between a full on mtb and a roadie. Could people suggest a good choice for 1k? Not fussed about being able to put mudguards if that helps.

Thanks in advance.

[SniktySnikty]

Croix de fer might be nice?

https://www.evanscycles.com/genesis-croix-de-fer-1...

Are you looking for something racey or something a bit more comfortable?

[assadahmed]

SniktySnikty said:

Croix de fer might be nice?

https://www.evanscycles.com/genesis-croix-de-fer-1...

Are you looking for something racey or something a bit more comfortable?

Racey, racey, racey (just because they tend to look nicer)!!

I do like the look of cube bikes but are they any good quality wise?

[Phil Dicky]

I've a Cube that a use for commuting 10 miles a day..its been fine and no issues at all....I only commute don't ride socially though.

[Paraicj]

If you're shortish - https://www.evanscycles.com/cannondale-caadx-105-2... looks great value at under a grand. Only 51cm and 54cm available.

Or again ,54cm, but with more of an adventure leaning - https://www.evanscycles.com/fuji-jari-1-5-2017-adv....

Both have cable discs rather than hydraulic, but look pretty good!

For carbon, hydraulic brakes and a better range of sizes, this might be unbeatable - https://www.rutlandcycling.com/bikes/road-bikes/gt...

[Zippee]

Paraicj said:

If you're shortish - https://www.evanscycles.com/cannondale-caadx-105-2... looks great value at under a grand. Only 51cm and 54cm available.

Or again ,54cm, but with more of an adventure leaning - https://www.evanscycles.com/fuji-jari-1-5-2017-adv....

Both have cable discs rather than hydraulic, but look pretty good!

For carbon, hydraulic brakes and a better range of sizes, this might be unbeatable - https://www.rutlandcycling.com/bikes/road-bikes/gt...

The GT would be a great buy. Just remember if you buy a sale bike many dealers (Rutland included) will add around 10% either to the value of the complete bike, or to the voucher value.
Evans, Chain reaction, Wiggle and a few others don't do this.
Whilst this still makes the GT very good value it is worth bearing in mind.

[assadahmed]

I'm a 56 rider but the GT looks like a good deal. Will have a more detailed look at it.

[Jacobyte]

assadahmed said:

I do like the look of cube bikes but are they any good quality wise?

I bought a Cube Cross Race Pro in October 2016 for road/bridleway commuting 13 miles each way twice a week.

Now, 2,500Km later, it’s still on its original tyres, 2nd set of brake pads and only had 4 punctures. I can’t fault it, it’s brilliant. It’s even been out mountainbiking on some local trails which it dealt with admirably.

[wemorgan]

Don't know whether 28mm tyres will fit on this bike to make it pseudo gravel, but it comes with 105 11sp group set and hydraulic brakes for £895

http://shop.devercycles.co.uk/4584/products/giant-...

[bakerstreet]

Can you top up. My CYW scheme was with Evans and that was limited to £1k. I just topped it up. There was nothing in Evans that I wanted that was £1k.

[assadahmed]

I decided to stick to 1k as this will be a bike just for commuting so can't really justify spending more than that.

[Max5476]

I'm just considering the same at the moment.

I want a fast hybrid or gravel bike, but has to have hydraulic disc brakes, rack and mudguard mounts.

It looks like i need to spend £700 - £900 for a good flat bar bike, and bikes with drop bars cost just a little more than £1000

Going to pop into a local bike shop at the weekend, and chat about what they have.

[Max5476]

I'm currently most interested in this: Vitus Bikes Energie Cyclo X



It's £950 (£1000 if you buy some pedals at the same time)

I like the idea of a 1x setup as it keeps it simple, and it has hydraulic discs and can fit mudguards and a rack.

[assadahmed]

Ended up going for a Cube Cross Race 2018. Picked it up today and will take it for a ride tomorrow if my cold goes away!

[Jacobyte]

assadahmed said:

Ended up going for a Cube Cross Race 2018. Picked it up today and will take it for a ride tomorrow if my cold goes away!

Excellent choice