Cycle to work scheme Advice

[andymoore]

I am looking to get a new road bike, i have been riding a carrera subway hybrid for the last year which has been good enough to whet my appetite to get a better bike. My employer has started cycle to work scheme my budget is £700 and i am looking at the following just looking for some advice on which one is the best to get.

http://www.primera-sports.com/products/ ... 18238.aspx

http://www.primera-sports.com/products/ ... 19135.aspx

http://www.cyclex.co.uk/shop/best-buys/ ... efy-3-2014

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165710

I think i am leaning towards the giant defy but would appreciate constructive advice

 

[Cyclist33]

Defy 3: as long as it fits you, you won't be disappointed. Great ride. I have one.

Stu

 

[SteCenturion]

2013 Defy 3 for a saving. Don't know if available on C2W though.

Mate has one in red & loves it.

 

[w00hoo_kent]

If it's the Government C2W scheme then there will be an LBS in the scheme that stocks Giant's. The only time you'll be in trouble is if your work is signed up to the Halfords scheme, then you're stuck with what they have. Equally if you've set your heart on a Boardman you're out of luck if your business is signed up to the Government scheme. That's why I got a Specialized first time round.

There is at least one internet warehouse supplier that has managed to get on the government scheme, if you're happy to build and maintain yourself and want to pay the least possible, I'm guessing a google around will find out who it is (I know as a friend bought an On One Fat Bike through the scheme from them.)

 

[vickster]

You can use Halfords vouchers at a number of independent bike shops too If you use PX or Ribble, they charge extra on top to cover their hit on the scheme

 

[Big Nick]

I would go for the Boardman but beware of Halfords staff building it up as their expertise varies!

 

[damocool]

I just got a Specialized Crosstrail Sport Disc 2014 on the C2W scheme and its amazing!

Amazing looking bike IMO

 

[cyberknight]

You can use Halfords vouchers at a number of independent bike shops too If you use PX or Ribble, they charge extra on top to cover their hit on the scheme

Halfords can also get branded bikes like giant etc although it will be at rrp, i nearly got a synapse a few years ago but went for the boardman as it was the best bang for the buck at the time .

 

[cyberknight]

You can use Halfords vouchers at a number of independent bike shops too If you use PX or Ribble, they charge extra on top to cover their hit on the scheme

Interesting to know for the future although swmbo is pretty set on me not having anymore bikes , i mean surely 3 is not enough ?
Although with the wheel upgrades my comp is pretty nice .