thanos
Active Member
After having moved from the US (ex car user/driver) to the UK, and having used, and abused pavements and cycle paths *shame on me* with my beat up mtb (a whopping 60 £ purchase) I am looking to upgrade, and hopefully venture out into the roads a bit more (im envious of legit bike commuters, and also aware of the risks- i have a 2 mile commute at the moment). The budget is 400 £. No cycle to work program for my company and because I know ill use the bike to some extent -have not car in the uk- but not to a greater extent I have to cap it to that amount (that plus fears of vandalism / theft).
Because of my road ambition I think 26" wheel bikes are not as high on my candidates list. So I am looking at Pinnacle Stratus 3, Borealis 1/2, Ridgeback Velocity (although Im thoroughly confused by their sizing, I guess I need a 17" frame?????? for ridgeback as opposed to 19", 54cm frames on other brands - feedback welcome on this one) and as of late Specialized Sirrus and a used Boardman Hybrid Comp 09 I think (retailing around 499, but sells for 350 or so).
I had Subways and the Evans Transeo 5 on the list (fine options but theres something not appealing about these - maybe looks maybe lack of agility).
Maintenance fees and all that is a concern, and obviously I will have to look for mudguard(s), hat/helmet, and security for the new purchase
Thanks in advance
T.
Because of my road ambition I think 26" wheel bikes are not as high on my candidates list. So I am looking at Pinnacle Stratus 3, Borealis 1/2, Ridgeback Velocity (although Im thoroughly confused by their sizing, I guess I need a 17" frame?????? for ridgeback as opposed to 19", 54cm frames on other brands - feedback welcome on this one) and as of late Specialized Sirrus and a used Boardman Hybrid Comp 09 I think (retailing around 499, but sells for 350 or so).
I had Subways and the Evans Transeo 5 on the list (fine options but theres something not appealing about these - maybe looks maybe lack of agility).
Maintenance fees and all that is a concern, and obviously I will have to look for mudguard(s), hat/helmet, and security for the new purchase
Thanks in advance
T.