Bargain for new bike surely...

[gmw492]

Just seen this,any newbie or anyone really wanting a new bike or winter training (although not sure if it takes mudguards),then this looks a right bargain.
https://www.merlincycles.com/merlin-ff1-105-mix-road-bike-84204.html
What do you reckon
Just seen it comes with pedals and shoes too

 

[lutonloony]

Does look good, but I am so overloaded with bike specs at the moment that I think I am losing the plot. All the fault of the ride to work scheme

 

[gmw492]

Does look good, but I am so overloaded with bike specs at the moment that I think I am losing the plot. All the fault of the ride to work scheme

Yes I know the feeling,I'm the same,want a new one and just keep changing my mind which one,

 

[vickster]

Does look good, but I am so overloaded with bike specs at the moment that I think I am losing the plot. All the fault of the ride to work scheme

Buy the one you most enjoy on test ride and like the look of

 

[lutonloony]

Buy the one you most enjoy on test ride and like the look of

Main problem is that I don't feel happy with most of my LBSs. Evans seems to be generally "liked" but it's a 30 mile trundle to nearest store ( promise not to buy a black one )

 

[vickster]

Evans also allow test rides..why not go spend a day in London, the big stores near Oxford Street and at Spitalfields have lots of choice. Next weekend is forecast to be dry. Just need photo ID and a bank card

Have you visited the giant store at Radlett?

What's wrong with the local shops?

 

[Tiny01]

I must not look at this thread ! I must not look at this thread ! Repeat !!

 

[vickster]

I must not look at this thread ! I must not look at this thread ! Repeat !!

That's ok, even the XL might be too small for you

 

[Tiny01]

Yeah see the size guide XL up to 6' 4" I'm another inch on that

 

[vickster]

I'm sure it could be made to fit with a longer stem

 

[Tiny01]

Ha ha you on commission ? Got me thinking must say & might be worth a try I'd never buy without having a ride on it first

 

[lutonloony]

Evans also allow test rides..why not go spend a day in London, the big stores near Oxford Street and at Spitalfields have lots of choice. Next weekend is forecast to be dry. Just need photo ID and a bank card

Have you visited the giant store at Radlett?

What's wrong with the local shops?

Not being funny, but my user name may be misleading as I am in torquay, although I have got a week in Luton next week! Is that giant as in the make?

LBS none of them gave me a "warm" feeling if that makes sense. I remember the good old days of going into Alan Shorters shop in high town and just chatting, with no intent of buying anything

 

[vickster]

Yes, Giant the make. They have brand specific stores which carry the full range pretty much

 

[vickster]

Ha ha you on commission ? Got me thinking must say & might be worth a try I'd never buy without having a ride on it first

Merlins shop is up north somewhere

 

[Tiny01]

Merlins shop is up north somewhere

Sent an e mail earlier asking if possible to try one , out of office reply until tomorrow , will see what they say