Deb13b
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Would like your views on these !
After reading this and other forums, it seems h*lf*rds has a less-than-perfect reputation ! Seems to be the general concensus that they can't put a bike together, staff aren't really interested etc.
But what about their bikes ? Well, this one - LADIES REAL CLASSIC http://www.halfords....tegoryId_231005
The pic doesn't do it justice. It's much better looking in the flesh lol. Ticks most of the boxes, just need to add a basket and lights. The customer reviews are all great. But will it drop to bits after 6 months ? About £310 all in, with the extras.
I was after a Redy Nostalgia from mybeautifulbike.com in Impington, Cambridge but when I emailed them last week about stock they said it will be about another 2 weeks before they get them in again. That's ok I thought, but the website has now gone and when I did a google streetview of the showroom it was a house on an estate. They have a fb page but there's been nothing on it since last summer. About £320 all in.
Then of course there's the one that is REALLY pulling at my heartstrings....another one that doesn't provoke a good reaction....a pashley poppy ! I love with a capital L this bike. Would have to add a pannier rack, basket and lights. Cheapest I found it online is £365 + extras on top.
I've looked at loads of hybrids and other stuff, but these 3 are the ones I seem to be dithering on. I would really appreciate your opinions. Bear in mind it has been 27 years since I was on a bike, I'm trying to learn very quickly some of the techie stuff !
After reading this and other forums, it seems h*lf*rds has a less-than-perfect reputation ! Seems to be the general concensus that they can't put a bike together, staff aren't really interested etc.
But what about their bikes ? Well, this one - LADIES REAL CLASSIC http://www.halfords....tegoryId_231005
The pic doesn't do it justice. It's much better looking in the flesh lol. Ticks most of the boxes, just need to add a basket and lights. The customer reviews are all great. But will it drop to bits after 6 months ? About £310 all in, with the extras.
I was after a Redy Nostalgia from mybeautifulbike.com in Impington, Cambridge but when I emailed them last week about stock they said it will be about another 2 weeks before they get them in again. That's ok I thought, but the website has now gone and when I did a google streetview of the showroom it was a house on an estate. They have a fb page but there's been nothing on it since last summer. About £320 all in.
Then of course there's the one that is REALLY pulling at my heartstrings....another one that doesn't provoke a good reaction....a pashley poppy ! I love with a capital L this bike. Would have to add a pannier rack, basket and lights. Cheapest I found it online is £365 + extras on top.
I've looked at loads of hybrids and other stuff, but these 3 are the ones I seem to be dithering on. I would really appreciate your opinions. Bear in mind it has been 27 years since I was on a bike, I'm trying to learn very quickly some of the techie stuff !
