Cheapest 5 mile commuting bike(on flat roads)thats any good?

[BrumJim]

Freegle - http://www.ilovefreegle.org/

Definitely cheapest!

 

[vickster]

18kg for the Decathlon Elops

OP - what is you max budget - cheap for some may not be cheap for others - I am not sure £300 (plus another 100 for extras) is what the OP means by cheap if he has been looking at SportsDirect or Argos BSOs!

 

[tyred]

I'd agree with that, they start at about £130 from Halfords or e-bay. They're too high-geared for steep hills but the OP said he'd be on flat roads. You can also change gear when stationary, if you forget to do it before you stop.

I was thinking more along the lines of this or this or even this. The gearing is easy to alter on a 3 speed hub. With 46/24, you will be able to climb almost anything.

 

[smutchin]

18kg for the Decathlon Elops

Yes, I noticed that but deliberately didn't mention it - for five miles on flat roads, the weight won't be an issue. And you won't find anything much lighter at that price - not with rack and mudguards and gears and all.

Besides, yer average £99 BSO is probably going to be a good 6kg heavier.

d.

 

[donnyjnk]

Corrected for you

being wise in your choice and looking practically at what you require you can get away with it.

 

[RecordAceFromNew]

For Decathlon good, cheap and geared how about this for £150?

If I were in the OP's shoes I would probably go for this for £130, but it is SS. Advantage is he can take it with him pretty much anywhere, and he might be able to travel lighter since a heavy, expensive lock may not become necessary.

 

[smutchin]

For
If I were in the OP's shoes I would probably go for this for £130, but it is SS.

Ooh, I like that! I'd be pretty tempted by one of those myself.

d.

 

[vickster]

I think we've scared the OP off

The £150 Original 3 looks decent, albeit a bit odd

 

[Edwards80]

Bought my wife the B'Twin Original 5 for christmas and she has had plenty of fun riding the Trans Pennine Trail on it. Sturdy bit of kit so far. . . I agree that it looks odd though

 

[Gravity Aided]

I believe the 3 speed roadster is a fantastic option for the flatter commute . We Americans would have been lost in Schwinnland were it not for the Raleigh Sports and Phillips you so kindly sent our way .