Which bike?

[Owen1807]

Hi everyone,

I have been living and working in London for 6 months and now we've hit Spring I want to swap the tube for a bike. My workplace is with cycle scheme and the retailer with the most options there is evanscycles so I will be using them. I wanted to get people's opinion on the advice I was offered in the shop as I am a complete newbie before I part with my money.

Firstly which type of bike? I will be commenting 4 miles each way down a canal path and road and then will be doing some leisurely cycling on weekends on roads or park paths. They recommended a hybrid.

And secondly which bike? They recommended a https://www.evanscycles.com/trek-7-2-fx-2016-hybrid-bike-EV217058

It looks a good bike and it was on offer at £360. It looks a good bike but as I know nothing about them I was hoping to get others opinions of there is another bike just as good which is cheaper or one of similar price maybe a bit more expensive but with lots more benefits

Thanks for your help guys from a new commuter.

 

[vickster]

Trek looks a good choice for road and paths. Get Evans to get the right size in for you. Go down on a dry day with photo ID and bank card and go have a good test ride

In London make sure it's insured and you have a good solid D lock and possibly a secondary cable, especially important to be covered as on the C2W scheme you're liable for the payments even if stolen or damaged. Spend £50+ on the locks probably

Might also be worth looking into 3rd party insurance from London cycling campaign, British cycling, CTC in case you have an incident which is your fault. You'll also get legal advice if in an accident that isn't your fault

 

[Owen1807]

Thanks for your advice much appreciated

 

[Pale Rider]

The Trek looks fine, although slightly higher spec for similar money is available on Evans' own brand Lithium hybrids.

https://www.evanscycles.com/bikes/h...innacle_lithium-model_family/2016-model_year/