fast bike to ride to work

[JackzR]

Wanting to get a bike to cycle to work but can't decide on what to get was looking at hybrids so far thinking.. I don't know much about the specs... Be riding 14 miles a day

Boardman Comp

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165534

Camera Gryphon

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165534

and my local bike shop recommended this

Merida Cross Cyclo 10 & 20

http://www.merida-bikes.com/en_gb/bike/ ... rossway+10

http://www.merida-bikes.com/en_gb/bike/ ... rossway+20

I also like the look of the felts which are on sale..

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sale/felt/commuter-urban-bikes/

thanks

 

[derrick]

I would go for the Boardman comp

 

[JackzR]

my LBS said that the merida is a better spec than the boardman and said boardman is just a halfords bike with just boardman written on it. That's not true is it?

 

[black'n'yellow]

my LBS said that the merida is a better spec than the boardman and said boardman is just a halfords bike with just boardman written on it. That's not true is it?

The Boardman is a Boardman bike with Boardman written on it. Your LBS is either bullsh1tting you, or they are stupid. Either way, it might be wise to find another shop.

 

[vickster]

I'd look at the Specialized Sirrus and Giant Rapids for a fast flat bar road bike

Merida crossbikes are pretty heavy...compared to a fast hybrid like a Sirrus or a £550 roadbike...

 

[black'n'yellow]

Merida crossbikes are pretty heavy

Merida crossbikes are no heavier than any other bike of a similar spec. The name 'Merida' does not automatically add weight.

 

[JackzR]

I'd look at the Specialized Sirrus and Giant Rapids for a fast flat bar road bike

Merida crossbikes are pretty heavy...compared to a fast hybrid like a Sirrus or a £550 roadbike...

The Giant and Sirrus are very vice bikes but I think £1000 is a bit much to spend.. I'm looking at £500

 

[vickster]

£1000? There are a number of models in each range from around £350 up

Example links, other retailers sell them too

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/sirrus-elite-2012-hybrid-bike-ec030146

http://www.ashcycles.com/site/giant...-goods?zenid=4cf5912fac31272f59538bbeb61728be

 

[JackzR]

£1000? There are a number of models in each range from around £350 up

Example links, other retailers sell them too

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/sirrus-elite-2012-hybrid-bike-ec030146

http://www.ashcycles.com/site/giant...-goods?zenid=4cf5912fac31272f59538bbeb61728be

I was looking at this

http://www.shopgiant-bicycles.co.uk/3229/products/2013-giant-rapid-1.aspx

 

[Norm]

The Giant and Sirrus are very vice bikes but I think £1000 is a bit much to spend.. I'm looking at £500

The Sirrus range starts at around £350, the Giant Rapid 4 is around £420.

Of the ones you selected, the Merida bikes have front suspension so start off on the back foot as a fast road bike.

 

[JackzR]

How do those bikes compare against the Boardman because I like the look of it.

 

[vickster]

I was looking at this

http://www.shopgiant-bicycles.co.uk/3229/products/2013-giant-rapid-1.aspx

That'll be why then...now if you really want to blow the budget ...

http://www.fudgescyclestore.com/index.php?p=182577

Or maybe that's one for Norm

 

[JackzR]

That'll be why then...now if you really want to blow the budget ...

http://www.fudgescyclestore.com/index.php?p=182577

Or maybe that's one for Norm

Yes I was looking at that very sexy

 

[vickster]

Best thing is to find a friendly LBS and test ride a few options...unfortunately, although Boardman bikes are meant to be very good vfm, no on road test rides are possible

Are you using C2W and beholden to specific shops, or free choice of shops and indeed, the Interweb?

 

[JackzR]

Best thing is to find a friendly LBS and test ride a few options...unfortunately, although Boardman bikes are meant to be very good vfm, no on road test rides are possible

Are you using C2W and beholden to specific shops, or free choice of shops and indeed, the Interweb?

free choice of shops

The new Boardman range is comming out soon that might be worth a look