i was in
halfords Saturday, and had a quick look at the Carera bikes.
my sister asked my abvice due to theft of BiL bike from town this week.
so needs a cheap bike for work.
the stolen bike cost them £900 with a 300 excess!! on the insurance.
so the logic is go cheap as the bike gets left in town all day .
they seem ok ,yes they will be in the 14kg area mtb but for a nip to bike i think they appear ok.
Shimano gears ,shifters and some even have disc brakes at a low price point.
go and view would be my abvice.