the_c00ler_king
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- Aberdeen
So, as my title question suggests my first choice of a new bike is completely sold out in my size (gutted). The bike in question is the Specialized Sirrus, stocked by Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative at £293.61: http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebw...QRY=C105&f_SortOrderID=1&f_bct=c003155c002910
Essentially I am looking for a rigid hybrid bike, with a more road orientated set-up. I.e. narrow tires and either straight or dropped handle bars. The other requirement is a frame with fixings for rear panniers and mud-guards. I have a hard-tail mountain bike for my "extreme" moments, so this bike is to be used on tow paths and roads.
My budget is £300 or so for the bike, and I am based in Aberdeen so my options for bike shops are quite restricted. I would rather by from a shop than the net so that I can guarantee the frame size is suitable.
So, my question is whether anyone can offer an alternative bike. I have provided a couple of links below for some bikes which I am looking at as an alternative. Does anyone have an opinion on the below, or suggestions for others?
1. http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebw...QRY=C105&f_SortOrderID=1&f_bct=c003155c002910
2. http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId_272619_langId_-1_categoryId_165534#dtab
Thanks for your help in advance.
Bill.
Essentially I am looking for a rigid hybrid bike, with a more road orientated set-up. I.e. narrow tires and either straight or dropped handle bars. The other requirement is a frame with fixings for rear panniers and mud-guards. I have a hard-tail mountain bike for my "extreme" moments, so this bike is to be used on tow paths and roads.
My budget is £300 or so for the bike, and I am based in Aberdeen so my options for bike shops are quite restricted. I would rather by from a shop than the net so that I can guarantee the frame size is suitable.
So, my question is whether anyone can offer an alternative bike. I have provided a couple of links below for some bikes which I am looking at as an alternative. Does anyone have an opinion on the below, or suggestions for others?
1. http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebw...QRY=C105&f_SortOrderID=1&f_bct=c003155c002910
2. http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId_272619_langId_-1_categoryId_165534#dtab
Thanks for your help in advance.
Bill.