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Ben J
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2nd Jul 11 at 13:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Sorry to start another bike thread! I'm looking at getting a hybrid pretty soon. Will be used for rides out not commuting etc. BIL just got one too so looking to start going out regularly for fun and fitness. I hate running so this is instead of that.

Looking at this...

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_777763_langId_-1_categoryId_165534

and this

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/trek/75-fx-disc-2011-hybrid-bike-ec026267

Got a budget of about £700 max.

Obviously will be for road use mainly but how much "off road" will these take...not much I presume....will they handle a woodland path or track?

Is it possible to put some wider offroad tyres on?

Any other bike suggestions.



[Edited on 02-07-2011 by Ben J]
Ben J
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2nd Jul 11 at 17:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

mwg get your arse in here bicycle boy.

[Edited on 02-07-2011 by Ben J]
AlunJ
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2nd Jul 11 at 19:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I don't know much about hybrids Ben but I do know Boardman's are quite highly rated in the cycling world. The spec looks quite good.
Have you considered looking at the specialized sirrus models?
Ben J
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Yeah...had a mooch at the Specialized Sirrus. Nice bike. Not as nice looking as the Boardman or the Trek tho imo.

My only concern about the Boardman is you can only get them in Halfords pre built. Don't trust the Halfords spanner monkeys.

Suppose I could just get it checked out at a decent cycle shop.

[Edited on 02-07-2011 by Ben J]
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I'll be getting the boardman comp road through the cycle scheme. The quality and spec of the board man bikes is cracking. Only thing to keep in mind is the boardman hybrids come with hydraulic disc breaks. Means changing the brake fluid every now and then instead of just having cable.

>>>> Chris <<<<
Ben J
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2nd Jul 11 at 20:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ooooh I like this....

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/bianchi/camaleonte-2-2011-hybrid-bike-ec025836?utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=awin&promo=Content
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2nd Jul 11 at 23:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I have an older version of this http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=57194

Great bike with the advantage of front sus so bit more scope for rougher ground. Has a lockout so can remain rigid for road riding
mwg
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3rd Jul 11 at 10:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Something like Simon posted is going to be better if you want to do woodland paths and tracks.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/crosstrail-comp-disc-2011-hybrid-bike-ec025040

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/scott/sportster-20-solution-2011-hybrid-bike-ec025463

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/trek/7500-2011-hybrid-bike-ec023958

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/felt/qx80d-2011-hybrid-bike-ec024411

They all have lockout for the suspension so when you are on road it will be more like a rigid bike. Then unlock when you go off road for the suspension to work fully.
Ben J
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3rd Jul 11 at 13:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Was thinking as i'm mainly doing roads, i'd rather avoid extra weight and maintenance of suspension.
moka
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6th Jul 11 at 00:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
You just missed this : http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/upto-20-200-off-boardman-bikes-halfords/903215
Dr Pepper
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8th Jul 11 at 20:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Ive got this .... its fucking quality for the money imo ...carbon front floors are much better for roads than suspension

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/sirrus-elite-2011-hybrid-bike-ec023998


[Edited on 08-07-2011 by Dr Pepper]
John G
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10th Jul 11 at 19:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
In my view it all depends how far and fast you wanna get there i use my Downhill Saracen to get to work on and it does the commute fine, i just use the fork lockout to hard and it rides great on roads.
Jamie Walby
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13th Jul 11 at 11:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I want this more than anything in the world ever.
AlunJ
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13th Jul 11 at 16:10   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Can I have a bucket for the drool, I sure do want an S-Works!
Ben J
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13th Jul 11 at 16:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
That is porn. I've been wanking over some triathalon bikes today lol.
AlunJ
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13th Jul 11 at 16:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Get a proper bike Ben, you know you want to
Ben J
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13th Jul 11 at 17:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Potentially the plan is if I enjoy the road cycling enough i'll get a full road bike to replace the hybrid.
mwg
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13th Jul 11 at 17:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I find road riding a bit boring.
AlunJ
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13th Jul 11 at 17:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hmmm it depends what mood I'm in, I prefer track in all honesty.
Ben J
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13th Jul 11 at 17:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I can see me ending up with a MTB too at some point lol.
AlunJ
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13th Jul 11 at 18:00   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I have 4 bikes now
a cheapy mountain bike I've had since I was a kid.
A fixed wheel road bike I acquired from work
A specialized allez 2011 road bike
My Planet X track bike

Still considering getting another bike through the cycle to work scheme, probably a nice MTB
Jamie Walby
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14th Jul 11 at 15:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by AlunJ
Can I have a bucket for the drool, I sure do want an S-Works!


Thats the Venge McLaren frame. £5k just for the frame, all pre-sold
Tom
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14th Jul 11 at 15:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Been talking about getting a bike on cycle to work scheme for ages, I like this Trek:

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/trek/6000-2011-mountain-bike-ec023915

I think this Scott may be better though, thoughts?

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/scott/aspect-20-2011-mountain-bike-ec025395

P.S. I've completely forgotten about how the scheme works, what would I be paying back on a bike for £650?
Rick Draper
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14th Jul 11 at 15:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I want a cervelo r5 or a r5ca beautiful bikes.
mwg
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14th Jul 11 at 15:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
They're much of a muchness Tom but the chainset, derailleurs and hubs are better on the Trek.

[Edited on 14-07-2011 by mwg]

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