Aligator49
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Hi, I've been looking for a hybrid bike for a long time which I can use for the daily commute amd the occasional cycle on trail/dirt paths. Im also taking part in a 60 mile charity race (non-competitive) so I'm really hoping to invest in a bike that will be as reliable and durable as possible with my small budget. (£240)
the bike models of previous years have been reduced in price so this is really the best time in my opinion
from what I undestand, lighter bikes have been better constructed and are thus more durable?
What appears to be the best value is the Voodoo Marasa 2014 as it has Shimano Altus gears and Mechanical disk brakes. I know I dont need disk brakes, but my experience of disk brakes is that they're very unreliable with poor stopping power. Also my previous bikes have always been budget, and the higher gears always made clicking sounds and didnt work properly so I'd like to avoid that at all costs. The only problem is the unecessarily large tires, which I suppose I'd have to change for extra cost.
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bik...sic-bikes/voodoo-marasa-hybrid-bike-2013-2014
Here are other bikes I've looked at, but due to my inexperience I have no idea which would be the best investment, despite the extensive research I've done.
adventure stratos http://www.pedal-pedal.co.uk/adventure-stratos-mens-urban-bike-2016-black.html
the good thing about this one is that i can buy it from costco, and from previous experience if there was something wrong woth it they will take it back no questions asked so I have no need to worry.
Giant Escape 3 http://www.rutlandcycling.com/28500...WPVq_7c7gwePQHPTGnfUlGg3oLJ-7Gs0ZvxoCS5jw_wcB
Fuji Ansolute 2.3 http://www.evanscycles.com/products/fuji/absolute-23-2015-hybrid-bike-ec109145
Viking Camden is amother option I'm not sure about, it has Acera gears but an unecceasrily heavy suspension http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Viking-Ca...t=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item1c4b7d416f
Please help, I'm so lost I have no idea what to chose. I really need a bike even for health becuause cycling is the only sport that alleviates the pain from the nerve damage in my leg. Thanks in advance, I'll be so grsteful for any help.
the bike models of previous years have been reduced in price so this is really the best time in my opinion
from what I undestand, lighter bikes have been better constructed and are thus more durable?
What appears to be the best value is the Voodoo Marasa 2014 as it has Shimano Altus gears and Mechanical disk brakes. I know I dont need disk brakes, but my experience of disk brakes is that they're very unreliable with poor stopping power. Also my previous bikes have always been budget, and the higher gears always made clicking sounds and didnt work properly so I'd like to avoid that at all costs. The only problem is the unecessarily large tires, which I suppose I'd have to change for extra cost.
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bik...sic-bikes/voodoo-marasa-hybrid-bike-2013-2014
Here are other bikes I've looked at, but due to my inexperience I have no idea which would be the best investment, despite the extensive research I've done.
adventure stratos http://www.pedal-pedal.co.uk/adventure-stratos-mens-urban-bike-2016-black.html
the good thing about this one is that i can buy it from costco, and from previous experience if there was something wrong woth it they will take it back no questions asked so I have no need to worry.
Giant Escape 3 http://www.rutlandcycling.com/28500...WPVq_7c7gwePQHPTGnfUlGg3oLJ-7Gs0ZvxoCS5jw_wcB
Fuji Ansolute 2.3 http://www.evanscycles.com/products/fuji/absolute-23-2015-hybrid-bike-ec109145
Viking Camden is amother option I'm not sure about, it has Acera gears but an unecceasrily heavy suspension http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Viking-Ca...t=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item1c4b7d416f
Please help, I'm so lost I have no idea what to chose. I really need a bike even for health becuause cycling is the only sport that alleviates the pain from the nerve damage in my leg. Thanks in advance, I'll be so grsteful for any help.
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