New Bike

[Rustybucket]

I am able to get a new bike on the cycle to work scheme. Have to go with Halfords.
Is that much difference between the below? Not sure which one to choose?
Thanks for any help

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_918473_langId_-1_categoryId_165710



http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_789209_langId_-1_categoryId_165710

 

[Arjimlad]

What do you want to do with it ?

One is a carbon framed racing bike, the other aluminium. Components look good, generally.

I don't think I'd pay £999 for an alluminium-framed bike though. You can get other brands with decent componentry for less than that. On the other hand, if I was in the market for a carbon-framed bike the white one would probably make the shortlist..

If was to be an all-year commuting bike I'd stick with the aluminium frame, but for a Sunday special the carbon is probably better.

Just my two penn'orth... others will be along shortly..

 

[Rustybucket]

Sorry should have said - Will be just using it for weekend long rides.
I got the boardman hybrid last year for my commuting - now want to get into the fun stuff!!!!

 

[Arjimlad]

I'd go for the carbon, in that case.

 

[VamP]

A different perspective.

How much will you save by going C2W?

Add a decent wheelset and a few judicious upgrades which you just know that you will want. And you are back at the £999 or even higher.

Ribble have an amazing deal on this. Much more of a bike for the money.

 

[Rustybucket]

about £200 and its handy I just pay monthly out of my pay, did it for my first bike. Thanks for the suggestion thou!

I have ordered the carbon one - cant wait too get it now!!!