Please Recommend Me A Bike

[The Jogger]

Last year I bought a bike on the C2W scheme. Long story, turned out the frame was too small, Halfrauds wouldn't change it, so this year wife gets the Sirrus and I'll try again.
I want a bike that is good for long rides (when I get up to that level), over 50 milers, also good for a commute, 7 - 14 mile each way depending on whether I take it on the train and where I get off. Maybe also good for cycle paths and hills. I live around the Goodwood area, hilly with trails.
Budget has got to be £500 no more (got the helmet, pump, etc) I have to go through Halfords but they can source most bikes. They got my Sirrus last year, this time I'll order the right size as the basturds don't change it if it's not one of theirs.
I was thinking a
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_272635_langId_-1_categoryId_165710
and adding mudguards and panniers for the commute. Also thought of the subway but was thinking maybe not so good on hills and for a long ride.
All advice welcome as I want to get it right this time.
Cheers
roy

 

[Black Sheep]

how come you ended up with the wrong size? did halfrauds not measure you for it?

 

[MadoneRider1991]

look at the bottom end giant defy, good bikes and cheap.

also go to your LBS and see wat they sell

 

[The Jogger]

how come you ended up with the wrong size? did halfrauds not measure you for it?

No, I ordered it over the phone, basically I used the sizing from another type of bike thinking it would be the same but turned out the Sirrus was different as in the 53cm being the small so it was as much my fault but when I pointed out I wanted a bike to fit they said no way.

I raised the seat and used it a few time but it didn't feel quite right.

 

[The Jogger]

Thanks MR had a look at the Defy 4 could afford that one!

 

[The Jogger]

Or this looks good
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/dawes/audax-sport-2008-touring-bike-ec000398

 

[The Jogger]

Bump :-(