what new bike ?

[PaulSecteur]

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/secteur-elite-compact-2013-road-bike-ec040968

Tickerty-Boo!

Looks better in the flesh, really nice paintwork. Classy.

 

[vickster]

Snore...it's silver But at least on a Specialized you won't stand out from the crowd whatever the colour

 

[vickster]

If not the Defy, Cannondale (I don't think the grand will stretch to 105)? http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cannondale/caad8-6-tiagra-2013-compact-road-bike-ec042914

 

[phil_hg_uk]

But at least on a Specialized you won't stand out from the crowd whatever the colour

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[vickster]

I just like to see different things when I am out and about!

The problem with C2W and Evans, now with the new models out, you'll be paying RRP

 

[tony cardall]

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/secteur-elite-compact-2013-road-bike-ec040968

Tickerty-Boo!

Looks better in the flesh, really nice paintwork. Classy.

i went to my local specialised store and they sell some great looking bikes and this one does look good

 

[tony cardall]

I just like to see different things when I am out and about!

The problem with C2W and Evans, now with the new models out, you'll be paying RRP

your right,i was in there talking to the manager and he said with c2w his hands are tied.I'm toying with the idea of getting a bianchi for my mate then selling it to him for 900,he saves 100 pound and i spend it somewhere else lol just a thought

 

[vickster]

Well except you aren't actually the owner of the bike with C2W until the 'hire' period is done and you have settled up with the company - so I expect that is either against the law or you end up in hot water with your empolyer at the very least!

Do the sums, you may actually find you are better off buying a reduced 2012 model from Evans on their Interest Free Scheme - C2W isn't always the great deal it appears IME (better if a higher rate tax payer)

Either way, whatever you do, insure the bike - if it gets nicked and not insured, you still have to pay for it

 

[tony cardall]

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Good prices at Evans at the mo.

If it were me with the lucky voucher, Id have one of these

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/jamis/ventura-race-2012-road-bike-ec031349

And spend the rest on some nice clothes gloves pedals and shoes!

nice looking bike,good reviews as well

 

[tony cardall]

Well except you aren't actually the owner of the bike with C2W until the 'hire' period is done and you have settled up with the company - so I expect that is either against the law or you end up in hot water with your empolyer at the very least!

Do the sums, you may actually find you are better off buying a reduced 2012 model from Evans on their Interest Free Scheme - C2W isn't always the great deal it appears IME (better if a higher rate tax payer)

Either way, whatever you do, insure the bike - if it gets nicked and not insured, you still have to pay for it

they did advise that i might be better off on the interest free scheme,haven't signed anything so might leave it until next week to check it out more,who knew buying a bike could be so tricky lol,it was a doddle getting my mtb

 

[biggs682]

your right,my scheme is 1000 max so thats just a ball park figure but cheaper is good so long as its lightish,reliable and doesnt make me look like a dick when riding with 3 others daily who all have nice looking bikes

when we had the ctw talk you couldnt apply till you knew what bike you wanted .

and why worry what others are thinking

 

[Fasta Asloth]

Worth a look at the Btwin facet 5 if decathlon do the C2W scheme...?
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/btwin-facet-5-id_8203210.html

 

[Get In The Van]

had a quick look at what Evans had in stock,
so far for your 1000 sheets you could get
Cannondale CAAD 8
BMC Steetracer (200 sheets offon this at the mo, making it 800)
BMC Streetracer with 105 set up
as above on a triple tiagra
Specialized as folk have said
Cinelli Experience Veloce
Fuji Roubaix with 105 set up
plus a plenty more

me i like the BMC as the frame is a bit different, i quite like the C2W payments as you don't have to keep money by for the repayments as it comes straight off your wage before you get it.

anyway happy hunting for your new pride of the fleet!

 

[tony cardall]

Worth a look at the Btwin facet 5 if decathlon do the C2W scheme...?
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/btwin-facet-5-id_8203210.html

i looked in decathalon last week,mainly btwin but some nice bikes,i have to use evans but got some good cycling gear in their sale so was good.

 

[tony cardall]

thanks to everyone for your thoughts and info,i do appreciate it. I was in evans yesterday and fell in love with this bike that someone had ordered,trek madone 2.3 ht compact 2013 road bike