Should I get another cycle to work bike?

[Scotmitchy]

My year is almost at an end, and I still love my trek 7.3wsd.

But, given I am used to spending all the money anyway, should I take out another, and add a different kind of bike to the stable?

I love the look of the road bikes with drop handles, they always seem to go much faster than me - but that's maybe the cyclists, not the bike lol!

I would be wanting to spend another £500 ish - could I get anything good for my money?

 

[eddie coffin]

My year is almost at an end, and I still love my trek 7.3wsd.

But, given I am used to spending all the money anyway, should I take out another, and add a different kind of bike to the stable?

I love the look of the road bikes with drop handles, they always seem to go much faster than me - but that's maybe the cyclists, not the bike lol!

I would be wanting to spend another £500 ish - could I get anything good for my money?

Ooh yes......then you can have a winter bike and a summer bike. No excuses once you got both though.........

 

[Scotmitchy]

LOL what's the difference between a winter bike and a summer? Is the summer my go faster one, or the winter, to keep me warm

 

[sabian92]

Who's your Cycle to Work provider?

Halfords are getting shut of their 2010 Carerra range and they're good bikes for cheap. They're about £100 off retail.

 

[lulubel]

Of course you should.

I can't remember who said it, but my favourite bike quote at the moment is, "The ideal number of bikes to own is the number of bikes you currently own +1."

 

[gregsid]

what's the difference between a winter bike and a summer?

Winter bikes are equipped with mudguards, chain guards etc.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

if winter and summer doesn't appeal you can go for a weekday and a weekend/best bike

 

[gregsid]

if winter and summer doesn't appeal you can go for a weekday and a weekend/best bike

Oh no! That means I need another 2 bikes!.... Okay then, you've twisted my arm.

 

[Scotmitchy]

Tee hee. Will check at work tomorrow who my provider is and let you know ... my year is up in mid august, so not long till I decide whether to go for it again or not.

It could mean I keep one at work and one at home, for those weekday and weekend manouvres.

 

[Turtle Dude]

Yep I would. I have three bikes, all different, and really enjoy changing and riding different ones for a while.

If you have fancied a road bike, go for it. Get one with a good frame, the components you can always upgrade if you want better later on. It is near te end of the season, so the timing will be good to get a sell off 2010 or 11 model.

 

[TheBoyBilly]

Evans have Specialized Allez in triple or compact for £499.99 and £519.99 respectively. Good bikes

 

[Scotmitchy]

i like the look of this Scott Speedster http://www.dalescycles.com/productdetails.asp?productid=57705

 

[Corgi Kid]

I bought a Trek 1.2 last week on the cycle scheme and it's superb. Go on treat yourself, you know you want to

 

[Scotmitchy]

I've posted a more detailed ''what should I get'' over on the what bike section. All thoughts welcome.