HELP Lady who knows nothing about bikes buying for partner!!

[huntersmoon]

Hi
I am trying to buy a bike for my partner for Christmas and unfortunately times are hard and I can't afford a new one but I have seen two on ebay see below:
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Claud Butler Odyssey Hybrid Bike Men's 19" touring frame with pannier rack

>[URL='http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191002879592?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAXT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648']

Voodoo Marasa Hybrid / Commuter Bike. Excellent Condition. Used Only Twice.[/URL]


He's 5' 8" so the heights right and he uses it mainly on road to go to work and back. He's in his 60's so I think lightweight would be nice but other than that I am at a loss.
Any advice would be very gratefully received.

 

[jowwy]

the voodoo lokks pretty good value - but i'm sure you can get a new carrera subway at halfords for nearly the same price

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_810731_langId_-1_categoryId_165534

or this one

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_992068_langId_-1_categoryId_165534

at least then you will get a warranty and somewhere to return it if things go wrong.

Before anybody else says anything, yes its from halfords, same as the voodoo, but not all halfords mechanics are total numpties

 

[ianrauk]

Have to agree with the Subway.
They are very well made bikes. Well worth the money.

 

[SteCenturion]

Hi
I am trying to buy a bike for my partner for Christmas and unfortunately times are hard and I can't afford a new one but I have seen two on ebay see below:
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Claud Butler Odyssey Hybrid Bike Men's 19" touring frame with pannier rack

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131068357738?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Voodoo Marasa Hybrid / Commuter Bike. Excellent Condition. Used Only Twice.


He's 5' 8" so the heights right and he uses it mainly on road to go to work and back. He's in his 60's so I think lightweight would be nice but other than that I am at a loss.
Any advice would be very gratefully received.

Please, please follow advice of Jawwy & ianrauk.
As a returning cyclist with less knowledge than both but a little (not a lot) sense, a new subway with warranty & legal rights seems the best way to go.
If it is affordable.
& your fella gets to sit on bikes for sizing before parting with cash.
Best of luck.

 

[huntersmoon]

the voodoo lokks pretty good value - but i'm sure you can get a new carrera subway at halfords for nearly the same price

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_810731_langId_-1_categoryId_165534

or this one

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_992068_langId_-1_categoryId_165534

at least then you will get a warranty and somewhere to return it if things go wrong.

Before anybody else says anything, yes its from halfords, same as the voodoo, but not all halfords mechanics are total numpties

Many thanks that has been a lot of help, much better idea as if it's not right he can take it back.

 

[jowwy]

Many thanks that has been a lot of help, much better idea as if it's not right he can take it back.

Glad i can help

and

 

[Scoosh]

Many thanks that has been a lot of help, much better idea as if it's not right he can take it back.

It's what CycleChat is here for !

And another to CC .

Looking forward to another new member sometime around Christmas too.

 

[vickster]

Many thanks that has been a lot of help, much better idea as if it's not right he can take it back.

Do check Halfords returns policy before buying

 

[biggs682]

@huntersmoon where are you based ?

might be a local cc er who could help out a bit ?

 

[cyberknight]

I have a subway, cracking bikes for the price.