Cheapest bike sites?

[Matthew_T]

What are the cheapest websites for a new bike?

I have had a look on Amazon and Halfords already and CRC seem to be a little steep, but are there any which are cheaper than these? I have already had a look on Ebay as well.

The reason being is that I am in need of a commuter bike urgently. (MTB or Hybrid)

 

[DCLane]

Daft question; does your college/uni do a bike loan scheme? Mine does and students get a decent bike for £50 a year.

 

[Matthew_T]

Daft question; does your college/uni do a bike loan scheme? Mine does and students get a decent bike for £50 a year.

Doubt it. No many students cycle their as they come from quite long distances away.

The reason I am asking is that I have had a job offer and am going to take it so need a commuter urgently as I simply dont want to risk my race bike getting stolen.

 

[HLaB]

I've never bought a complete bike from them but I like Ribble and Planet X for component prices. Another option if you want a cheap hack a bike charity if there's one near you?

 

[Matthew_T]

I've never bought a complete bike from them but I like Ribble and Planet X for component prices. Another option if you want a cheap hack a bike charity if there's one near you?

Whats one of those?

 

[DCLane]

It's a cycle recycling shop/charity. If I'm correct you're in Prestatyn; http://betterbikes.moonfruit.com/ is the local charity but they don't seem to do recycling.

Personally I'd go for a second-hand hack; road/MTB depending upon distance. £100 gets you an unwanted present; my cheap Carrera Virtuoso has already paid for itself at least twice from commuting savings, I've spent 20p on parts (hey, I'm in Yorkshire) and cost around £100.

 

[HLaB]

Whats one of those?

I'm guessing that's what DC linked too, but its just a charity that takes in old bikes the ones local to me also recycle them and sell them on so you can pick up a bike for under £30 but if your local charity doesn't recycle its not an option.

 

[vickster]

This site can have some good deals http://www.discountcyclesdirect.co.uk/

Mainly sell Raleigh at the lower end, something like this?

http://www.discountcyclesdirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=10345

That said, the Subway Ltd edition is £200 from Hellfrauds and you can look at and sit on it http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...er-_-Product_List_Zone_1-_-Blank&iozone=PLPz1

I'd say better an inexpensive hybrid than MTB with low end heavy suspension

 

[Alembicbassman]

Winstanleys is cheap - they're mail order specialists, or you can collect if you live near Wigan

Decathlon Sports have a good range of stuff - own brand but very good VFM

Many shops clear out old stock on ebay - search for new bikes - I've made savings of over 50% on new bikes this way

Some people sell new bikes on ebay that they've bought and never used

 

[kishan]

cycle king and go outdoors and probably sports direct

 

[Aushiker]

From my perspective, Ribble Cycles and Evan Cycles are very competitive. Wiggle and CRC have got too expensive. PBK are okay sometimes.

Andrew

 

[Tomba]

Found Pedal On a great company to deal with and some good prices.

 

[Matthew_T]

Thanks for the tips guys but I have decided to play it local and just buy the cheapest from Halfrauds. I am getting a few other bits and kitting the bike out straight away (computer, lights, lock, mudguards). In all its costing my just under £140 so I will be pretty happy with the outcome when I get the bike tomorrow.

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