Is this the bike it says it is?

[CommuterBen]

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Would it be this one? LINK

It's similar to the Triban frame but you get a steel fork instead of the carbon one (makes it 1.1kg heavier) and it's a 7 speed cassette. So not as good a spec as the Triban but personally I'd still pick it over that Vitesse.

Would rather wait an extra few months an get a triban in all fairness! Have been looking at a secondhand Schwinn but cannot find much info or the year and the guy wants £200 quid for it! Hate buying 2nd hand as I don't know what I'm getting!!!

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

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Would rather wait an extra few months an get a triban in all fairness!

Sounds sensible to me. You need to be happy with your choice of bike after all.

 

[vickster]

Another £200 flat bar option...?

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_892919_langId_-1_categoryId_165534

 

[CommuterBen]

Another £200 flat bar option...?

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_892919_langId_-1_categoryId_165534

heavy bike with fat tyres.....did look at these but wuldnt suit me i dont think.

Ben.

 

[vickster]

It's £200 (ignore the piffle about it being reduced from £400), it's not going to be featherlight

How about looking for a second hand Specialized Sirrus if you want light and flat bar?

Otherwise, there's always the Triban 3

 

[CommuterBen]

I dont really wat flat bar I dont think. I am genuinly leaning towards borrowing some money to get myself a triban 3 now! I figure I can always sell it on on here if i decide that it isnt for me. £299 gets me a whole lot of bike and it pays for itself in 9.5 weeks with my commute at the moment! Just need to find that extra bit of cash now!

 

[vickster]

Interest free credit card...

 

[jay clock]

That link to the Fitness bike is the one! well done!

 

[CommuterBen]

poor credit rating and a student so i doubt that would be possible!

 

[vickster]

Flog some stuff on ebay...you'll need a fair bit of kit too if you are new to cycling - I would say £150 minimum - especially if you plan to wear a helmet and cycle in the cold and especially the dark, and also leave the bike anywhere outside unattended

 

[Cycleops]

and you can see Michelin Lithion written on the side of the tyres.

Isn't that what he said?!

 

[ianrauk]

Isn't that what he said?!

supposedly has:

carbon seat post
carbon fact forks
michelin lithion 2 tyres

 

[CommuterBen]

Bit the bullet and bought a carrera Subway. If I decide I like cycling will buy a triban 3 in september with my student loan. I paid 179.99 for the subway including lights, free 6 week service, mudguards, pump,saddle bag ,water bottle and they said if I wanted to they would fit some TDF bars for free if I wanted. I know people will only moan but my mrs will buy it off me if I don't like it then ill get a triban an my friends dad works there so got a lot for a little money

 

[ianrauk]

Bit the bullet and bought a carrera Subway.

A good choice.

 

[vickster]

Bit the bullet and bought a carrera Subway. If I decide I like cycling will buy a triban 3 in september with my student loan. I paid 179.99 for the subway including lights, free 6 week service, mudguards, pump,saddle bag ,water bottle and they said if I wanted to they would fit some TDF bars for free if I wanted. I know people will only moan but my mrs will buy it off me if I don't like it then ill get a triban an my friends dad works there so got a lot for a little money

Errr wasn't it too heavy and not for you last night? Anyhow, enjoy