well bang goes that one

[HLaB]

Yeltsin I was going to wait a couple of month when I had the money but I may borrow now so I can get one sooner . I eventually want to get a road bike maybe this time next year. So something I'm the region of 300 quid . Will be used mainly on roads but light off road tracks too railway cycle route tjat type of track stuff. Oh and also to be used on a turbo trainer so needs to be QR rear too.

I think there's a few bikes in that range the carerra subway usually gets good reviews here, IMO stick away from suspension (its just an unnecessary extra weight), another option is to go second hand and get more for your money, good luck.

 

[Biglad82]

Yes HlaB that bike already caught my eye . What sort of ride would I be looking for second hand ????? I was thinking boardman or that type of high end bike before but need one soon so that's out the question for now

 

[HLaB]

Yes HlaB that bike already caught my eye . What sort of ride would I be looking for second hand ????? I was thinking boardman or that type of high end bike before but need one soon so that's out the question for now

The fast light bike like the boardman or a cyclocross would catch my eye if you're going second hand but as you say time may be an issue

 

[Biglad82]

I am torn between 700 and 26 slicks though

 

[Biglad82]

so..... it was the bottom bracket axle that actually broke? not the crank?

Basically like this but at the 3 o clock position with a 5mm wide gap in it.
http://felixwong.com/2004/06/bike-parts/

 

[HLaB]

I am torn between 700 and 26 slicks though

I'd go for the 700 but basically because other than the mtb and other bikes I've had as kid I've only had 700; no scientific reason

 

[Garz]

Second hand boardman cx for a strapping lad would be the best however the budget has put that one out of the race!

 

[Biglad82]

Second hand boardman cx for a strapping lad would be the best however the budget has put that one out of the race!

yes....... as orignal plan was to buy it in a couple of month time, i need it pretty much this month so budget has taken a slight tumble, although the other option is to buy a cheap £150 (half price) tesco road bike to keep me on the cross trainer for now and then have a blow out later in the year ???
http://www.tesco.com/direct/vertigo...-unisex/211-7006.prd?skuId=211-7006&pageLevel=

http://www.tesco.com/direct/vitesse-sprint-race-700c-road-bike/208-9191.prd?skuId=208-9191&pageLevel=

http://www.tesco.com/direct/vittess...edition/215-0205.prd?skuId=215-0205&pageLevel=

plus i get 10% discount, so i guess for a stand in they ideal...yes??

Oh and can't state enough these options will only be a stand in

 

[HLaB]

If you can break your cranks with your previous bike you would likely do the same with one of them.

 

[MrJamie]

What was the broken bike?

I broke the rear axle on my old MTB trying to drag my 19 stone up a short sharp hill out of the saddle in way too high a gear - I guess too much torque, thankfully i was only doing about 5mph at the time. That said my hybrid has taken an insane amount of punishement in that department and been absolutely fine.

Id probably be looking for a decent 700c hybrid in a sale, which would compliment a future purchase of a road bike and will do the job fine until you save for a nice road bike, if thats what you were after.

Maybe something like http://www.evanscycles.com/products/trek/71-fx-2011-hybrid-bike-ec025531#features

 

[Biglad82]

If you can break your cranks with your previous bike you would likely do the same with one of them.

Very good point how about this
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_810623_langId_-1_categoryId_165534

Although not a massive fan of disks tbh

 

[Biglad82]

What was the broken bike?

I broke the rear axle on my old MTB trying to drag my 19 stone up a short sharp hill out of the saddle in way too high a gear - I guess too much torque, thankfully i was only doing about 5mph at the time. That said my hybrid has taken an insane amount of punishement in that department and been absolutely fine.

Id probably be looking for a decent 700c hybrid in a sale, which would compliment a future purchase of a road bike and will do the job fine until you save for a nice road bike, if thats what you were after.

Maybe something like http://www.evanscycles.com/products/trek/71-fx-2011-hybrid-bike-ec025531#features

Wow 5mph that's a lot quicker than I got I was stood still when I went over lol

 

[MrJamie]

Wow 5mph that's a lot quicker than I got I was stood still when I went over lol

Didnt realise you hadnt got moving, that cant have looked good, but got you sympathy from a nice woman

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Giant-Escape-1-2011-Hybrid-Sports-Bike_35737.htm About the same price as the halfords one you linked.

 

[Biglad82]

Didnt realise you hadnt got moving, that cant have looked good, but got you sympathy from a nice woman

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Giant-Escape-1-2011-Hybrid-Sports-Bike_35737.htm About the same price as the halfords one you linked.

Very nice . Would lockable front suspension make a huge difference to a hybrid especially on light tracks ?

 

[HLaB]

Very good point how about this
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_810623_langId_-1_categoryId_165534

Although not a massive fan of disks tbh

It'll be more robust but I'm not a big fan of suspension forks either. That Giant Mr Jamie links too looks good if you can afford it.