Cycling novice seeks buying advise

[Sarajane2691]

Hello from Wokingham - cycling novice!

Hi I'm Sara from Wokingham and am about to buy a bike under the bike to work scheme with a £300 budget. I will be using it for Weekend cycles on roads and paths and would like a hybrid. I viewed a Carreira Crossfire 1 in Halfords which seemed good at £250 down from £350 however thought I should do a little research before purchasing hence why I am here. Any advice would be appreciated? Many thanks Sara.

 

[Racing roadkill]

. The Carrera Crossfire, is a very nice bike for the money, given that you have some tight stipulations ( budget, and cycle to work ), I'd say you can't go far wrong with that bike. See if they will let you have a trial ride before you commit, but I reckon you'll be alright.

 

[steve50]

Firstly, hi and ,you will get lots of friendly advice right here on these forum. With your £300 budget you won't go far wrong with the carrera crossfire, my son has one which hie uses to commute to and from work and I have to admit to being surprised at how light it is.

 

[mrandmrspoves]

You really can't go wrong with the Crossfire at that price. The only word of caution is that Halfords quality control on build is variable between excellent and who let that moron near a spanner?
If you have a knowledgeable friend who can check it over for you before you ride it, that would be ideal.

 

[arch684]

Hello and welcome to the forum.+1 for the crossfire

 

[NorthernDave]

Hello!
The Crossfire is a well regarded bike at that price point, just try one before you commit.
Don't forget other kit you might need - lights, pump, spares etc - and above all a decent D-lock if it's on C2W.

 

[Sarajane2691]

Thanks everyone for your helpful comments. I didn't know you could try before you buy!

 

[roadrash]

one of these

 

[Sarajane2691]

thank you......as soon as I googled it I recognised!

 

[Pale Rider]

The Carrera has a front suspension fork which, at this price point, adds weight but little else.

The Pinnacle Lithium Two from Evans looks the nicer bike to me.

No sus fork, and simple V brakes which are better than the cheap cable discs on the Carrera.

Under 11kg too - you can believe that, I was playing with a couple of Lithiums earlier today and they do feel light.

I doubt you will do better for £325.

https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-lithium-2-womens-2016-hybrid-bike-EV244094

 

[Sarajane2691]

The Carrera has a front suspension fork which, at this price point, adds weight but little else.

The Pinnacle Lithium Two from Evans looks the nicer bike to me.

No sus fork, and simple V brakes which are better than the cheap cable discs on the Carrera.

Under 11kg too - you can believe that, I was playing with a couple of Lithiums earlier today and they do feel light.

I doubt you will do better for £325.

https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-lithium-2-womens-2016-hybrid-bike-EV244094

Thanks very much, I will check Evans......online shop only?

 

[Pale Rider]

Thanks very much, I will check Evans......online shop only?

Evans has bricks and mortar shops.

Worth a visit as you may be able to get a brief try on the bike.

Take some photo identification and a bank card, last I heard they insist on both for security before allowing a test ride.

 

[Mrs M]

Good luck with the new bike

 

[Teakt]

Welcome, please do a lot of research before you buy, I did when I got my Carrera Subway 1. I had a few problems with the front derailleur when I first got it. But my local Halfords soon fixed it for me.

 

[Sarajane2691]

Good luck with the new bike

Thank you!