Hi ya'll.
Popped into halfords on the way home from somewhere today and naturally gravitated towards the bikes. One young assistant came across to 'assist' and though a short conversation I was a little impressed wth him, as he seemed to talk sense and poo-pooed some of the bikes on offer as being "cheap and nasty/utter rubbish" but also resisted the urge to flog me (?) a Boardman branded bike saying "its more money than necessary".
He lead me to the CARRERA-area (!) and more or less left me to it after pointing out the fairly obvious (brake type etc), realising that I didn''t have the look in my eye for buying today!
But it did lead to a couple of idea's in my head. One that that a Halfords is only as good as the staff at a particular branch (and I was served quite well today!). And secondly, does anyone have any experience of the Carrera brand? I think i was leaning towards a SUBWAY 1, as seemed a good all-rounder and at a good price (currently a 3rd off).
I realise that its never going to beat a bike many more times its price, but for my needs and aims (mid-distance joy rides, popping to shop, kid entertainment) it seemed fine. Anyone advise me one way or another? Or suggest alternatives?
Cheers much!
Popped into halfords on the way home from somewhere today and naturally gravitated towards the bikes. One young assistant came across to 'assist' and though a short conversation I was a little impressed wth him, as he seemed to talk sense and poo-pooed some of the bikes on offer as being "cheap and nasty/utter rubbish" but also resisted the urge to flog me (?) a Boardman branded bike saying "its more money than necessary".
He lead me to the CARRERA-area (!) and more or less left me to it after pointing out the fairly obvious (brake type etc), realising that I didn''t have the look in my eye for buying today!
But it did lead to a couple of idea's in my head. One that that a Halfords is only as good as the staff at a particular branch (and I was served quite well today!). And secondly, does anyone have any experience of the Carrera brand? I think i was leaning towards a SUBWAY 1, as seemed a good all-rounder and at a good price (currently a 3rd off).
I realise that its never going to beat a bike many more times its price, but for my needs and aims (mid-distance joy rides, popping to shop, kid entertainment) it seemed fine. Anyone advise me one way or another? Or suggest alternatives?
Cheers much!