Hi,
I am looking to buy a road bike for commuting into work in Central London. I've cycled at home previously but new to commuting aspect of it so looking for the best bike for around £500, let me know if that's completely impossible!
The journey can be 10-15k depending on the route and is relatively flat. When I get to work there are bike racks so I don't need a folding bike however I do have to carry it up a set of stairs at home so would preferably get quite a light one. I live on the Thames path so would also be looking to be able to cycle down there at weekends so probably need something with slightly thicker tyres that your average road bike (from the online reading i've been doing!) Also looking at sloped handlebars. No idea about the brakes/gears scenario.
I've been looking at the Giant City Escape and the Boardman Hybrid but am baffled by the amount of choice out there.
Any recommendations would be much appreciated!
Thank you
Taylor
I am looking to buy a road bike for commuting into work in Central London. I've cycled at home previously but new to commuting aspect of it so looking for the best bike for around £500, let me know if that's completely impossible!
The journey can be 10-15k depending on the route and is relatively flat. When I get to work there are bike racks so I don't need a folding bike however I do have to carry it up a set of stairs at home so would preferably get quite a light one. I live on the Thames path so would also be looking to be able to cycle down there at weekends so probably need something with slightly thicker tyres that your average road bike (from the online reading i've been doing!) Also looking at sloped handlebars. No idea about the brakes/gears scenario.
I've been looking at the Giant City Escape and the Boardman Hybrid but am baffled by the amount of choice out there.
Any recommendations would be much appreciated!
Thank you
Taylor