choosing the right bike

[barney magrew]

waiting on word about the c2w scheme if successful i would like to purchase a bike between £500-£700 preferably a hybrid, i am 6`5" reasonably fit round trip of 15miles. B.road , may also use the bike just for runsany info would be appreciated.

 

[Sittingduck]

Hi Barney

There should be plenty of hybrids to choose from in that price range. I started off on a Specialized one and it served me very well! Will all of your riding be on roads... have you considered a road bike with drop handlebars?

 

[CeeDee51]

I have a Specialized Globe Comp, which is good, but if I were buying a Hybrid now I would go for this...http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebw...QRY=C105&f_SortOrderID=1&f_bct=c003155c002910

 

[barney magrew]

I had drop bars a few years ago moved on to MTB would now like to try hybrid,i may at some point venture on to light off road not to sure yet,i just want a bit more speed with comfort at the minute

 

[wilko]

I have recently got into cycling and have bought a Sirrus Sport which I am very happy with. It ticks all the boxes for me at the moment, but I will probably buy a road bike eventually. My only concern would be off road riding, the wheels are for road use and I'm not sure how they would cope with any rough terrain.

 

[barney magrew]

THANKS

thanks wilko lbs is specialized dealer will make enquiries tomorrow

 

[Sittingduck]

I don't think you will go far wrong with a Specialized hybrid... the Sirrus range has a great rep.

 

[MrRidley]

Giant Escape range is another to consider, i have one, very fast and goes on allsorts of terrain.

 

[barney magrew]

thanks

ta for the info bhoyjim, i have checked out a few models on the net don`t know if i am confusing myself with the choice.

 

[Muddyfox]

Giant Escape range is another to consider, i have one, very fast and goes on allsorts of terrain.

I nearly bought the 26" wheeled Escape but i was temted to go for a seconhand Cannondale Synapse flat bar road bike instead

It's very fast but in hindsight i wish i'd bought the Escape

Simon

 

[upsidedown]

Hi Barney

For that sort of money you would get a very nice Dawes Discovery 501 or 601. They do them in 22" and 23" for us bigger fellas !

 

[barney magrew]

CANNONDALE

i have had a look at a cannondale bad boy disc, i would like to try out some models but don`t know if the lbs would do this

 

[HJ]

The best way to chose a bike is to find a good LBS and try as many as you can, if they won't let you try before you buy then walk away and never go back...