Which bike for me?

[Bainaj]

I'm looking for an entry level bike for myself with a budget of around £400. I've found a new Raleigh Airlite 100 for £375 and a Jamis Satellite Sport for £450. I'll be using the bike for commuting and general recreation in London.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.

Here are the bikes with specs:

Airlite: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/raleigh/airlite-100-2012-road-bike-ec041105

Jamis: http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebikes/road/satellite/12_satellitesport_rd.html

 

[XC26]

How about a 3 speed hub geared machine like the Charge Plug 3?

"http://www.wiggle.co.uk/charge-plug-3x-2013/"

Good sized tyres for potholed city streets, low maintenance gears make it very nippy in town traffic and can still perform on the open road.

It's kind of machine I ride all the time for both commuting and out of town rides, hills no problem - just pedal harder!

 

[Cycleops]

Hello Bainaj. Both bikes look good and you probably wouldn't be dissapointed with either. Personally I'd go for the Jamis, only because I prefer steel framed bikes. Specs look good on both. It's interesting to note that the Jamis is a couple of pounds lighter than the ali framed bike. The Jamis also has a triple chainset which may give you more flexability. People on here will also point you in the direction of a Triban 3 which is supposed to be good, also ali framed. Good luck and don't forget a helmet.

 

[DCLane]

I'm running an Airlite 100 as a winter bike - like the Evans review I've changed the saddle. Otherwise it's fine.