Tourer?

[col]

Are there any tourer type bikes out there that are about 300 to 350 ish new?
I looked at the carrera vituoso and dont really want an all out racer, but a more relaxed type for slower cycling but cant find any in the halfords web site or others for my area. thanks. Oh I dont buy on line.

 

[Cathryn]

Revolution country traveller? About £400.

 

[col]

Thanks cathryn Ill take a look at that.

Just looked at a review here and it looks just the sort of thing Im looking for.

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/com...revolution-country-traveller.htm&f_cardinal=3

 

[andrew_s]

If you don't buy online and want something in your area, it would be useful to say where your area is.

 

[col]

If you don't buy online and want something in your area, it would be useful to say where your area is.

Sorry never thought, Darlington.

 

[vernon]

Sorry never thought, Darlington.

To get your hands on a Revolution Country Traveller you'd have to got to Newcastle or Leeds if you insist on going to a bike shop to buy.

The Raleigh Royal is a suitable alternative to the Revolution and the owner of one who rode an audax with me was very pleased with its performance though one or two bits were below par - the mudguards were flimsy and the tyres were a bit 'draggy'.

 

[rich p]

Revolution country traveller? About £400.

Not any more as far as I can see!
here

...2008, £630+ and only 2 sizes.

Have they stopped doing tourers?

 

[col]

To get your hands on a Revolution Country Traveller you'd have to got to Newcastle or Leeds if you insist on going to a bike shop to buy.

The Raleigh Royal is a suitable alternative to the Revolution and the owner of one who rode an audax with me was very pleased with its performance though one or two bits were below par - the mudguards were flimsy and the tyres were a bit 'draggy'.

Not any more as far as I can see!
here

...2008, £630+ and only 2 sizes.

Have they stopped doing tourers?

Newcastle is an easy option, 25 minutes on the train and about £9 return so a good possibility for me.
If they have gone up to that price its too much for me , I could have begged the boss er stretched to 400 but not that.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Dawes Horizon?
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/dawes/horizon-2008-touring-bike-ec000393
Or the Royal...
http://www.holcroscycles.com/productdetail//2111/Raleigh-Royal-Touring-Bike-(2009).html

 

[col]

I like the look of the orion, very nice, Ill need to get looking round the local shops and see if they have anything like these in. cheers FF.

 

[aqaleigh]

the VIKING WINDSOR TOURER reatails at £340 or £250 on ride to work scheme
don't know how good it is myself bu gets a fair write up
if not for less than £400 raleigh royal - claude butler regent

 

[col]

the VIKING WINDSOR TOURER reatails at £340 or £250 on ride to work scheme
don't know how good it is myself bu gets a fair write up
if not for less than £400 raleigh royal - claude butler regent

Thanks Im taking notes on bike names here, Ill see if there are any in the shops near me.

 

[Cathryn]

Boo about the country traveller.

It's worth checking out Spa Cycles in Harrogate. Phone 'em. Their actual prices are often lower than their online prices.

 

[John Ponting]

Harrogate from Darlington looks easy.

How difficult to get to Ilkley ? Check their site and then phone and speak. Jamie was very helpfullwhen I phoned. Ended up not buying from them but that was a maufacturer problem not retailer.

http://www.jdcycles.co.uk/



I know we were told that bike prices would go up this year but some are looking a lot higher than I remember. Could be a function of Global Financial Meltdown or just my age.

 

[col]

Iv just had a look around my area and other than most shops being closed there seems to be a road race or mountain bike theme, dissapointing.