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Mart79

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We’ve covered number of the gears point...
It’s not relevant. Look at the ratios and quality of components.
Presumably you’re not a child anymore or compare what you get to your mates
Haha, no I’m not a child anymore. Was just a reasoning behind my issue with amount of gears. Cos that’s all I can put it down too.

anyway thanks to everyone who have taken the time to read and offer advice
 

vickster

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Haha, no I’m not a child anymore. Was just a reasoning behind my issue with amount of gears. Cos that’s all I can put it down too.

anyway thanks to everyone who have taken the time to read and offer advice
Let us know what you get :okay:
 
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You can locate other retailers who will/might take the Halfords C2W voucher - search by postcode

https://www.cycle2work.info/
https://www.cycle2work.info/bg_C2WStoreMap
Looked on the cycle2work site a few times, and does bring up a few others but all the independent cycle shops only have very basic websites which often doesn’t include the latest stock. Shame really cos I would prob get a better deal in an independent.

According to my voucher I have the £500 to spend plus free £30 to spend on accessories in Tredz or Halfords. Not sure if that is just Halfords / tredz only, will need to check and clarify
 

vickster

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Looked on the cycle2work site a few times, and does bring up a few others but all the independent cycle shops only have very basic websites which often doesn’t include the latest stock. Shame really cos I would prob get a better deal in an independent.

According to my voucher I have the £500 to spend plus free £30 to spend on accessories in Tredz or Halfords. Not sure if that is just Halfords / tredz only, will need to check and clarify
Phone them up.
probably is Halfords / Tredz only, but a local shop will likely offer something off extras if you’re buying a bike at full RRP
 
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I am quite interested in this Carrera, £450, but only available in Medium. According to the size guide and my height, I need a Large. Is there much size difference between the L and M sized bike. Might be a daft question but thought I would ask anyway haha
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vickster

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How tall are you? Are you between sizes
Don't buy a bike in the wrong size, you'll only regret it when uncomfortable
 
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I am 5’11....... which according to the size guide I need a Large, but doesn’t seem too much difference in size.

just measured my current bike and it is an 18” frame, providing I measured it correctly. In all honesty I don’t remember it being uncomfortable....

I requested an extension on my voucher which has been granted this morning so think I will hold out, hopefully the GT agreessor 29er comes back in stock soon at Tredz
 

vickster

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I am 5’11....... which according to the size guide I need a Large, but doesn’t seem too much difference in size.

just measured my current bike and it is an 18” frame, providing I measured it correctly. In all honesty I don’t remember it being uncomfortable....

I requested an extension on my voucher which has been granted this morning so think I will hold out, hopefully the GT agreessor 29er comes back in stock soon at Tredz
Go to Halfords and sit on the Carrera?
 

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You don't need 21, you probably won't even use all 18
My GT Outpost came with a 7 x 3 setup which I carried on with for many years. When eventually I was faced with replacing more than the basics, I thought likewise, do I really need 21 speeds - ? No was the answer, so I converted the bike to a Sturmey 5 speed ans have never looked back - ! ^_^
And of course, a lot less cleaning and maintenance - ! :thumbsup:
 
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Mart79

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My mistake, it’s 2x9 ratio so an 18 speed........ phew, thought I’d messed up

I’m a fair weather rider, far too wet and cold out there for pleasure rides 🤣🤣🤣
 
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