Sub £400 touring bike?

[Bandini]

A friend of mine is looking for a bike. I recommended a touring bike, but he only took out £400 on the cycle2work scheme. Is there anything out there that would suit? I have seen Raleigh Royals for less online. But Halfords have to order them in, and I think they may have to buy though the manufacturer.

 

[HelenD123]

Halfords will charge the full RRP.

 

[Muddyfox]

He'l be very hard pushed to get anything worth having in the touring line up for less than £400

Simon

 

[Bandini]

Yeah, thought so. I will come round for that cover, Helen!

He won't get a tourer from manufacturer for that. Will this do him for leisure and light touring if he fancies it?

http://www.dawescycles.com/p-119-sonoran.aspx

 

[beastie]

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebw...QRY=C440&f_SortOrderID=1&f_bct=c003155c018343

 

[Moodyman]

Also consider:

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/riverside-5-men-s-49820115/

It's got Deore components and an aluminium frame with all the accessories he'll need.

Best of all it comes under budget. Not sure if Halfords can source it for you though. Might be worth ringing Decathlon and asking if they accept Halfords vouchers - some shops do.

Also Decathlon get excellent user feedback so they're good products.

 

[swede101]

This is where I bought my Raleigh Royal...
Great price £389

http://www.mailorderbikes.com/products.php?plid=m1b591s270p1576&rs=gb

 

[Bandini]

They are all good - but he only took £400. Ah well. I tried to tell him!

 

[vernon]

Also consider:

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/riverside-5-men-s-49820115/

It's got Deore components and an aluminium frame with all the accessories he'll need.

Best of all it comes under budget. Not sure if Halfords can source it for you though. Might be worth ringing Decathlon and asking if they accept Halfords vouchers - some shops do.

Also Decathlon get excellent user feedback so they're good products.

I have a similar Decathlon bike with similar quality SRAM components that I bought in Orleans. It's a comfortable tourer and great value for money.

 

[Bandini]

Thanks all - I will pass on the recommendations.