£200-£300 Hybrid for Older New Cyclist

[The doomed]

Looking to buy a bike for a friend who's looking to get some exercise around his local area. He's in early 70s and just looking for something that will get him along cycle paths and odd flat woodland trail.

Something relatively low maintenance would be good. Doesn't need many gears. Wont be cycling in the rain. And, obviously, the lighter the better.

Any recommendations?

So far...
2016 MARIN FAIRFAX SC2 IG @ £300 (Rutland)
GT Traffic 2.0 2015 Hybrid Bike @ £260 (Evans) - with mudguards

 

[Goggs]

Marins are good bikes. I owned one once & they give a lot for the money. That's all I have, sorry. Someone more knowledgeable will be along shortly.

 

[slowmotion]

Where in the country is your friend? I have a pretty reasonable Dawes Discovery 501 that hasn't been ridden for five years.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Here's a few your friend might be interested in.
Pinnacle Lithium 1 2016 Hybrid Bike 10.7 kg
£295.00 Evans.

...was what I was going to link. A very good choice indeed, will do everything your friend wants, and some. Hard to think of a better choice at the price.

 

[The doomed]

Thanks!

Will go to local Evans to see if they have the Pinnacle Lithium 1 in store. Looks like a good buy. Local Edinburgh Bike Coop has the Marin - may check it out too.

 

[The doomed]

Where in the country is your friend? I have a pretty reasonable Dawes Discovery 501 that hasn't been ridden for five years.

Thanks for the offer - he quite fancies a brand new bike though.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Thanks!

Will go to local Evans to see if they have the Pinnacle Lithium 1 in store. Looks like a good buy. Local Edinburgh Bike Coop has the Marin - may check it out too.

Do, it's also a very good choice, I agree.

 

[The doomed]

Went for the Marin with mudguards fitted. Collected yesterday from Edinburgh Bike Coop. Seems a good bike for £325

 

[Goggs]

Went for the Marin with mudguards fitted. Collected yesterday from Edinburgh Bike Coop. Seems a good bike for £325

I'm sure it'll gives years of reliable service & should be a fun ride too. The Nexus hub gears are foolproof & a dawdle to adjust. Best thing about them is being able to change gear at a standstill. It comes in the best colour too.