Hello there, cycling newbie here so any advice and guidance you give is well received.
I'm looking at a new hybrid bike due to the combination of road use and light trail attributes they possess. I've done a bit of research online and come up with a selection of bikes that have decent reviews. As for the type of rider I am and the sort of usage I'll get out of it, I will be doing mainly road based activities on an occasional basis. I would choose comfort over speed but I would like something that is fairly quick. A bike that isn't too harsh on the lower back region would be ideal too so a flat bar may be suitable.
I'm looking at something under £450. For a first time buyer of a moderately expensive bike, I'm looking for value for money but also something that will last the duration and withstand different weather conditions.
These are the bikes that I have seen mentioned/reviewed around the web.
http://tinyurl.com/subway1bike
An option with a lot of positive reviews on Halfords. My friend says this is good value and having had two Carrera bikes himself, he would recommend this bike.
http://tinyurl.com/giantnewescapebike
A bike from the biggest manufacturer out there. Not read much about this choice but I've seen it mentioned on several occasions and it's a good price.
http://tinyurl.com/specializedsirrusfitness
Seen this bike highlighted on many occasions around the web. This being perhaps a cheaper model that what I've seen but I'm interested in reading your own opinions. Read that it may be a bit 'boring'?
http://tinyurl.com/trek72fxbike
And finally on the upper range of my price bracket, the Trek 7.2 fx. Has positive reviews and seems like a strong option.
Any other suggestions that you have would be highly appreciated and any information/advice on the above bikes would be great.
I'm looking at a new hybrid bike due to the combination of road use and light trail attributes they possess. I've done a bit of research online and come up with a selection of bikes that have decent reviews. As for the type of rider I am and the sort of usage I'll get out of it, I will be doing mainly road based activities on an occasional basis. I would choose comfort over speed but I would like something that is fairly quick. A bike that isn't too harsh on the lower back region would be ideal too so a flat bar may be suitable.
I'm looking at something under £450. For a first time buyer of a moderately expensive bike, I'm looking for value for money but also something that will last the duration and withstand different weather conditions.
These are the bikes that I have seen mentioned/reviewed around the web.
http://tinyurl.com/subway1bike
An option with a lot of positive reviews on Halfords. My friend says this is good value and having had two Carrera bikes himself, he would recommend this bike.
http://tinyurl.com/giantnewescapebike
A bike from the biggest manufacturer out there. Not read much about this choice but I've seen it mentioned on several occasions and it's a good price.
http://tinyurl.com/specializedsirrusfitness
Seen this bike highlighted on many occasions around the web. This being perhaps a cheaper model that what I've seen but I'm interested in reading your own opinions. Read that it may be a bit 'boring'?
http://tinyurl.com/trek72fxbike
And finally on the upper range of my price bracket, the Trek 7.2 fx. Has positive reviews and seems like a strong option.
Any other suggestions that you have would be highly appreciated and any information/advice on the above bikes would be great.
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