Well spotted.
Yep, I also just saw that
I am not a huge person, but that might be to small for me. I am around 176cm tall. have to meassure my leg length...
Sorry about that, I didn't think to check available sizes.
Commuting bike for semi rough terrain for around 500£
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Well spotted.
Sorry about that, I didn't think to check available sizes.
No worries, that bike was spot on according to my needs!
I will follow Vickster's advice and check the local bike stores. I got a Halfords and a small "Banjo Cycles" directly down the road where I live, will check the later one first. Has nearly perfect reviews on google, I will let you guys know about the outcome.
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vickster
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Thanks again!
Seems like Banjo Cycles do not update their homepage, so they also might sell Marin. We will see!
vickster
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It has just 3 gears. Is your riding fairly flat? I don't know if it's the case with that one, but fixing a puncture on a hub wheel can be difficult, may not be ideal if pressed for time on a commuter. No tyres are completely puncture proof although some are better (albeit with other compromises potentially)
12.5kg is pretty heavy for a simple bike. Have you considered a single speed, simple, and can be very light
Did you get out to those shops yet or at least phone them?
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Note also the answer to the question about mudguards - hardly what you need on a commuter
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jefmcg
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Well spotted. In fact, you shouldn't be allowed to call it it a city bike unless it has mudguards fitted. <goes off to write to her mp>
It has just 3 gears. Is your riding fairly flat? I don't know if it's the case with that one, but fixing a puncture on a hub wheel can be difficult, may not be ideal if pressed for time on a commuter. No tyres are completely puncture proof although some are better (albeit with other compromises potentially)
12.5kg is pretty heavy for a simple bike. Have you considered a single speed, simple, and can be very light
Did you get out to those shops yet or at least phone them?
Ok, this one is off the table
This is why I am at this forum, for all the little details I would overlook.
Yes it is fairly flat... maybe I will have a look at the single speed ones, need to testdrive them obv.
I did not go to the shop for now, had to sleep and relax yesterday. Was in Poland over the weekend on a wedding of my girlfiends aunt, those guys really know how to throw a wedding party.... still not feeling 100% sober
I will go to the shop today or tomorrow.
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not sure if anyone has mentioned one of these http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/revolution-cross-2-16
pretty cheap do it all type workhorse - now reduced in price too.
pretty cheap do it all type workhorse - now reduced in price too.
vickster
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http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/revolution-courier-2-16?bct=browse/bicycles/commuter-hybrid-bikes
I'd go for one of these though
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/p...k_Lime_Large?gclid=COa96IPIr88CFYcW0woddxACLA
Large will work if 6ft
I'd go for one of these though
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/p...k_Lime_Large?gclid=COa96IPIr88CFYcW0woddxACLA
Large will work if 6ft
I had to buy a bike a couple of months ago. Because of an insurance payout on a stolen bike I had a fixed budget of £700. I had the option of maxing out and spending the whole £700 or buying something a bit cheaper in the knowledge that I'd almost certainly be looking to upgrade the contact points (saddle, pedals, grips). So I bought a Cube Hyde Pro in the sales and have steadily upgraded it to a spec I'm now comfortable with. My goals were pretty much the same as yours as far as I can tell.
Here's a couple of left-field options for you..
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Cube-Curve-28-2017-Hybrid-Sports-Bike_97482.htm
The bike above only comes with V brakes but those who use them seem fairly happy. It does allow the fitment of mudguards & a rack and it'll take to a towpath no problem. It's also comfortably under your budget.
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Cube-Nature-2016-Hybrid-Sports-Bike_84687.htm
The bike above is last years model and so discounted but the spec is better than the first option above and it will still accommodate mudguards and a rack.
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Cube-Touring-2016-Hybrid-Sports-Bike_84697.htm
With the above bike we're back to V brakes but it has all you could possibly want to add to a bike. It's still going to be more than capable on the towpath but it's already equipped for the worst that winter can throw at it. It's also significantly under budget which will allow you to purchase a saddle that fits you properly as well as a decent lock etc.
Why Cube? Two reasons. 1. I know their catalogue inside-out and 2. Their frames are beautiful. But as you've already found there are many, many good bikes out there.
*Disclaimer - I don't work for Cube although I do own one of their bikes. I don't work for Tredz either and to date haven't bought anything from them. As ever, caveat emptor. I'm using their site for reference purposes only.
Good luck.
Here's a couple of left-field options for you..
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Cube-Curve-28-2017-Hybrid-Sports-Bike_97482.htm
The bike above only comes with V brakes but those who use them seem fairly happy. It does allow the fitment of mudguards & a rack and it'll take to a towpath no problem. It's also comfortably under your budget.
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Cube-Nature-2016-Hybrid-Sports-Bike_84687.htm
The bike above is last years model and so discounted but the spec is better than the first option above and it will still accommodate mudguards and a rack.
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Cube-Touring-2016-Hybrid-Sports-Bike_84697.htm
With the above bike we're back to V brakes but it has all you could possibly want to add to a bike. It's still going to be more than capable on the towpath but it's already equipped for the worst that winter can throw at it. It's also significantly under budget which will allow you to purchase a saddle that fits you properly as well as a decent lock etc.
Why Cube? Two reasons. 1. I know their catalogue inside-out and 2. Their frames are beautiful. But as you've already found there are many, many good bikes out there.
*Disclaimer - I don't work for Cube although I do own one of their bikes. I don't work for Tredz either and to date haven't bought anything from them. As ever, caveat emptor. I'm using their site for reference purposes only.
Good luck.
Wow.... more bikes to choose from.......
Vickster, I really like the revolution. I like everything, also the price.
Goggs, the cubes do indeed look better (just regarding the outer apperiance). The Cubes all got 4cm + tyres, right?
Aren't they a bit to thick? I really do not know.... I even do not know what my last bkes tyres width were, and now it is stolen... ....and in Germany.... probably lying at the bottom of a river.
Edit: What do you think about the suspension forks?
Double edit: Regarding the revolution, it looks I am exactly in between two sizes with my 176 cm height.....
Vickster, I really like the revolution. I like everything, also the price.
Goggs, the cubes do indeed look better (just regarding the outer apperiance). The Cubes all got 4cm + tyres, right?
Aren't they a bit to thick? I really do not know.... I even do not know what my last bkes tyres width were, and now it is stolen... ....and in Germany.... probably lying at the bottom of a river.
Edit: What do you think about the suspension forks?
Double edit: Regarding the revolution, it looks I am exactly in between two sizes with my 176 cm height.....
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