Anyone here have any cycles? Looking for a road bike, ideally Aluminum or carbon - was thinking about spending £300 - £350 Someone recommended Decathlon bikes.. Are there any others worth looking at?
Carbon for £350 won't happen for a new one, and I would be wary of 2nd hand ones. Also make sure you try a carbon road bike before you get one though as they can be twitchy. My carbon bike cost me a bargain £1,100 in 2008 as it was end of range, otherwise it was £1,600.
http://www.cyclescheme.co.uk https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cycle-to-work-scheme-implementation-guidance
thanks for the info.. choices are between these 2: http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-500-flat-bar-road-bike-black-id_8322664.html http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-500-se-road-bike-black-id_8306187.html not really looked at other brands..
I've got 2 mountain bikes a Kona & an Orange both from JE James who are spot on. Do you specifically want a road bike? I put road tyres on mine for when I need it & then you've the best of both worlds....throw yourself down hillsides, get muddy & can still look rugged and manly when on the road instead of like a twiglet Lycra lout I paid £750 for the Kona years ago & its bullet proof, paid bit more for the Orange but its early days so can't comment on durability yet
I am a cyclist. Cycle to and from work approx 12 miles round trip. Currently am using a Giant Defy 0, so far its a great bike and very fast. What type of bike are you looking for, road, mountain, hybrid, cyclo-cross etc Also have a look at any cycle to work scheme offers that you're employer may be part of. Means you basically pick up a bike TAX and NI free saving around 32% off retail.
went to the local shop today.. i liked this http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-520-road-bike-sora-white-orange-id_8331464.html just not sure weather to get flat or dropped bars. Found the flat bars easier to ride. guessing the government scheme will take some time to process etc..if the employer is setup for it..? i wanted to buy by end of this week
If your not doing big mileage the go for the straight bars. Drops offer more positions for your hands but if you're not doing the mileage you probably won't notice the difference. However if you are used to drops and riding on the hoods then straight bars may feel unnatural. Only way to know is to test ride them.
Been on both..my nephews have both.. Thinking if I get flats inlay regret it if I end up doing more mileage or don't like it.. Guess the same goes to getting a road by or a hybrid as I may end up off road.
