Commuter for under £200 in London

[Andrew_Culture]

A friend of mine in London is after a bike to get across the city to University on, he's pretty open minded about what type of bike he gets but has a fairly strict budget.

Does anyone have a bike they've not used for yonkers and would like a bit of cash and a bit of extra shed space?

We've had a look on Gumtree but I don't have a ton of enthusiasm for recommending a bike from an unknown source.

Said friend is 173cm tall, I think, and about 81 cm inside leg.

 

[mcshroom]

If he's open to what sort of bike it is, have a look at the rockrider 5.0 from decathlon. I'ts a rigid MTB and although made from bottom end comonents it is actually built decently (gadget show found it was the best bike in the price range by a long way) and it's only £100.

Not the best bike in the world but would make a good cheap london commuter

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I've got an oldish B'Twin Sport 1 that I've had from new which I never ride any more. If he can get to south east London, he can have it for £50. PM me if you think he might be interested.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

I've got an oldish B'Twin Sport 1 that I've had from new which I never ride any more. If he can get to south east London, he can have it for £50. PM me if you think he might be interested.

Oooh! PM sent!

 

[biggs682]

got a nice old gents Marlboro Montreal if not already sorted , happy to post

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

got a nice old gents Marlboro Montreal if not already sorted , happy to post

He's popping down to Deptford tomorrow to have a look at it. If it it's too big or he doesn't like it or if he takes it, I'll update here tomorrow afternoon.

 

[biggs682]

He's popping down to Deptford tomorrow to have a look at it. If it it's too big or he doesn't like it or if he takes it, I'll update here tomorrow afternoon.

ok

 

[vickster]

Decathlon have a decent looking Riverside hybrid for £150 new if no luck second hand Make sure he gets a strong lock for London uni parking

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Cheers everyone, you've all been brilliant (as per usual).

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Andrew, your friend has just taken the bike. Sam seemed comfortable on it but let's see how the ride home without padded shorts (I assume) treats his netherness!

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Andrew, your friend has just taken the bike. Sam seemed comfortable on it but let's see how the ride home without padded shorts (I assume) treats his netherness!

I just logged into Endomondo and saw that Sam (DKTD on here) is cycling across London, so I assume it went well

 

[Sittingduck]

Nice - another Fairy Tayle ending