Please Help, Which bike to buy?

[Antony]

Hi all,

I could really do with some advice, I am a complete novice and for some reason have allowed myself to get roped into doing the London to Paris bike ride for charity.

I am really excited but I am having problems choosing a bike within my price range (around £300/400).

What should I look for and where?

basically I don't know where to start so any tips would be great.

thanks

 

[Cyclist33]

This looks like a great piece for the money http://www.northhantsbikes.co.uk/Felt_QX75_Hybrid_Bike.htm

And Rutland's are doing it for £320! http://www.rutlandcycling.com/30983/Felt-QX75-2011---Hybrid-Bike.html

Stu

 

[Evil Rabbit]

Go to a few bikes shops and try out a few bikes, looking to see if you are comfortable with flat bars, drop bars, overall geometry of the bike etc. This will give you a good starting point on potential makes & models. When you know the style/type of bike you want, post again and you should get some good options.

 

[okeydokey79]

Try trek 7.2fx all reviews are good, I may b getting this wen my c2w vouchers come through. Only issue is trek don't allow bikes 2 be delivered u have 2 collect from lbs.

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

Cycling Plus reviewed four sub-£500 bikes in June this year and noted "All four of these bikes provide a positive road riding experience for the newer rider...".

They were:
- Raleigh AIRLite 100
- (Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative) Revolution Continental
- (Halfords) Carerra TDF Ltd
- Dawes Giro 300

The Carerra in particular looks like a real bargain at the moment.

Bonne route!