Begginer looking for first bike sub £350

[deptfordmarmoset]

the Btwin Triban 3 at decathlon is under £300- has a carbon fork.

my mate got one a few months ago and i have to say it is good value for the money.

Yes, if you can get a chance to try out the Triban 3 at £300, you could use it as a reference point. It's probably the best value ''entry level'' bike on sale in the UK at the moment - carbon forks and a good range of gears.