please help advice needed

[wingnutter]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/2011...1853-0%26rvr_id%3D1002592029811&ul_noapp=true. I'm thinking of buying this for manc-blackpool charity ride what do you think, will it be ok never done over ten mile trip.

 

[steveindenmark]

That will do the job.

 

[mjr]

They can't spell. It looks like a hybrid from a brand I've never heard of, with fairly low-end parts. I'm surprised they think it's only 11.5kg (my similar Revolution-branded hybrid is more like 15.5), but then I see it comes with "lightweight" wheels and narrow tyres which seem like a strange choice. http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/revolution-hybrid-1-16 is just £50 more, but has better wheels, plus mudguards and rack that are worth more than £50 extra. It still might not be the right bike for you, but they've a shop in Manchester if you're near there, so you could go look and try. The other place that often gets suggested for their own-brand bike deals is Decathlon, if you've one nearby.

Which manc-blackpool charity ride? How far, how fast, how hilly?

 

[mjr]

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/224763/ is much less polite about Teman bikes that CC.

 

[steve50]

Looks ok for the money, if I was looking and had limited funds it would fit the bill.
Aluminium 7005 alloy frame
700c wheels with lightweight alloy rims
40mm Deep Section Double Wall
racing tyres size 700x 25c
It looks as though it has road bike gearing and its all shimano components, can't go wrong at that price.

 

[fossyant]

Check out a Carrera Subway at Halfords. Not much more, and a much better bike.

 

[steve50]

Check out a Carrera Subway at Halfords. Not much more, and a much better bike.

If the op is on a budget I would say the Teman is the better bike for the money, the carrera has only got better brakes to offer and its a £100 dearer.

 

[fossyant]

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bik...vc:c|adp:1o1&gclid=CIuauKrU18sCFW8o0wod5FIMHw

 

[steve50]

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bik...vc:c|adp:1o1&gclid=CIuauKrU18sCFW8o0wod5FIMHw

I was looking at the carrera 2, http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/hybrid-bikes/carrera-subway-2-hybrid-bike-2015?rmsrc=1&cm_mmc=GooglePPCMAB - Mainstream Adult Bikes - ProductCarrera Subway 2 Hybrid Bike ExactText Ad&source=ppc&_$ja=tsid:35522|cid:37490584|agid:17239909084|tid:kwd-3214721407|crid:100315282204|nw:g|rnd:18282590843142402104|dvc:c|adp:1t1&gclid=CPaV9d7T18sCFdIV0wodonkGDw

I wonder what Halfords mark up will be on these bikes?

 

[fossyant]

It's £30 dearer - Subway 1 £249. You have comeback if it goes wrong, and it's a well respected cheap commuter bike. I wouldn't touch the Teman - might look flash, it's not. Bag of poop. Carrera bikes are good. My kids have them, and my son's Vengence MTB has done Black and Red runs for a £330 bike.

 

[steve50]

Seems you are right @fossyant https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/224763/

 

[wingnutter]

Carrera looks like the one. I'm in Manchester and near a decathlon so I'm gonna look. £300 is probably max but main aim is to cycle over severn bridge and into cornwall. Camp all the way. Try using same bike.

 

[fossyant]

Decathon have a load of good bikes too. Halfords for Carrera, Decathlon for B-Twin - assume you are going to Stockport's stores.

 

[wingnutter]

Yes probably I'm in burnage if you know it. Never really looked for a decent bike I bought a rockrider to get gym and back that's it

 

[biggs682]

@wingnutter with your budget have a look at the second hand market , shame you are not a bit nearer to me in Northamptonshire as i always have second hand bikes for sale that would be ideal for your needs