Cyclescheme query - what bike to go for



Dave Herbal said:
Who advised you that? The one you’ve got has a massive 63mm of travel, so that should help when cycling over any errant pieces of paper.
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mate from work. Mind he rides road bikes mainly so probably doesn’t know as much as he thinks he does. I’ve took it out again there and raised the seat a little - felt better than yesterday.

Get paid on Thursday so I may buy it a present
 
rey mysterio said:
mate from work. Mind he rides road bikes mainly so probably doesn’t know as much as he thinks he does. I’ve took it out again there and raised the seat a little - felt better than yesterday.

Get paid on Thursday so I may buy it a present
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Raise it an inch higher than feels comfortable for you now and it’ll be about right.
 
I'm after a cheap bike for commuting. It's only 3 miles each way and it is a road route. Ideally I want to spend less than 400 quid. What should I be looking at and what should I be avoiding?
 
Ciro_DiMarzio said:
I'm after a cheap bike for commuting. It's only 3 miles each way and it is a road route. Ideally I want to spend less than 400 quid. What should I be looking at and what should I be avoiding?
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Hybrid mate. Less punctures than a road bike and quicker than a MTB. I got a Crossfire II, the Ford Focus of the bike world and about £350.
 
Ciro_DiMarzio said:
I'm after a cheap bike for commuting. It's only 3 miles each way and it is a road route. Ideally I want to spend less than 400 quid. What should I be looking at and what should I be avoiding?
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Could get a Carrera Subway, mud guards, lock and lights for under £400

Personally would go for the subway over the crossfire, don't see the point in front suspension on cheaper bikes, especially if you're only using it on the road.
 
Ciro_DiMarzio said:
I haven't been on a bike in more than 20 years mate so have no idea if I will like disc brakes. I'm just hoping I can still ride it without stabilisers. :lol:
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Just get any hybrid. See if there's anything going on Gumtree or Facebook marketplace. It's such a short distance to cycle, pretty much any bike will do you fine.

I'd definitely recommend something that gives you an upright seating position though, so hybrid or a classic city bike. You get a much more comfortable ride and the upright nature gives you a great view over cars and stuff. As we're about to enter the shit weather season, you'd be very wise to ensure it has mudguards on it. A front or rear rack for carrying a bag is also a great idea to stop your back getting sweaty.

I ride an old shit Raleigh from the 80s, it's bombproof and weighs a ton but it's class for getting around town. Cost me 100 quid from some old blokes shed. Best value for money item I've ever bought.
 
rudd said:
Could get a Carrera Subway, mud guards, lock and lights for under £400

Personally would go for the subway over the crossfire, don't see the point in front suspension on cheaper bikes, especially if you're only using it on the road.
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I'll have a look at that too. Cheers.
James said:
Just get any hybrid. See if there's anything going on Gumtree or Facebook marketplace. It's such a short distance to cycle, pretty much any bike will do you fine.

I'd definitely recommend something that gives you an upright seating position though, so hybrid or a classic city bike. You get a much more comfortable ride and the upright nature gives you a great view over cars and stuff. As we're about to enter the shit weather season, you'd be very wise to ensure it has mudguards on it. A front or rear rack for carrying a bag is also a great idea to stop your back getting sweaty.

I ride an old shit Raleigh from the 80s, it's bombproof and weighs a ton but it's class for getting around town. Cost me 100 quid from some old blokes shed. Best value for money item I've ever bought.
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I noticed a Raleigh activator 2 in the bike shed at work. Always wanted one as a kid.
 
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