help on what budget bike to buy

[Iceniner]

I spent about £360 on my GT avalache 2 a few months back, and spent the same on getting lights, helmet, mud guards, decent D lock and then insuring my bike amoung other bits and pieces. Im probably just under the £700 mark! Luckily ive had some holiday money and other bits to help with the costs.

 

[col]

I agree with everything said here,but to save on costs,you may already have a jacket suitable,and because of the distance,normal wear is ok too,just in case you dont take to it,unlikely,but you never know,but a lock and lights are needed,also a puncure repair kit,just in case,and pump,as a minimum.

 

[bazzadigz C+]

Speaking of the Subway...i went to Halfords yesterday and their new version of the Sabway8 was only £199!!

Had mine for 2 years (old version) and its a truly great bike!

 

[Mortiroloboy]

As someone who doesn't know anything about disk brakes... how much do you need to spend on a bike before the disk brakes are OK ones?

At the very least £500 IME, you need to be looking at Hopes really, and hydraulic, none of the mechanical variety.

 

[sloe]

Here's a bike that looks cheap and tough:

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebw...1&f_SortOrderID=1&f_bct=c003155c002910m005720