Advice on Hybrid/Flat bar road bikes...

[olly hazell]

I am looking for a flat bar road bike or hybrid/city bike for commuting to work/gym and general bike rides, also for fitness as a form of cardio.
I will only be riding on roads to and from location, the roads are all in pretty good condition with the odd drain cover and minor bumps.

I am looking to spend up to £250, £300 max.

So I am after some much needed guidance as I'm not very good with the ins and outs of bikes, i have seen a few online but don't know what are good or not. So would appreciate any suggestions and advice. Thanks.

 

[vickster]

Halfords carrera subway given your budget

 

[wiggydiggy]

Agree with Vickster, or if you don't mind mail order my LBS does a good line in ex display - all serviced etc before selling on

Current deals: http://www.ukbikesdepot.com/m89b0s800p0/Ex_Display_Bikes/Hybrid_bikes

Sizes are limited to what is listed though mind...

 

[ianrauk]

Halfords carrera subway given your budget

You can't go wrong with this suggestion...

 

[olly hazell]

Halfords carrera subway given your budget

I was thinking of getting more of a road bike style, I'd seen the Barracuda sharpfin... Is this any good?

 

[vickster]

Never heard if it. Look for a used specialized sirrus? See what decathlon have to offer?