What bike should I buy?

[simon.r]

If you're looking for a cheap, reliable bike for commuting there are any number of hybrids / road bikes around £500 that will do a great job for you.

In my opinion, £1000 bikes tend to have fairly high quality parts that are designed to save weight and work well, but not necessarily to last for a long time and they will need more regular maintenance than a 'cheap' bike. Carbon frames will not stand up well to rough treatment (e.g being bashed against bike stands).

A couple of bikes to consider, but many more are out there:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/charge-grater-4-2016/

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/verenti-technique-tiagra-2016/

 

[Cyclelover1997]

Is roux bikes good ?????

 

[vickster]

Is roux bikes good ?????

Decent enough, lesser British brand. Post the spec or at least a link to the spec, not just a picture. Do the work for us

Try and decide for yourself. Won't get a bad bike in the £500-1000 range. You'll get better (but not necessarily harder wearing) components the more you spend, look for a reduced older model for bang for buck

 

[AndyRM]

Here's the Roux - http://www.rouxbikes.co.uk/road-bikes/vercors-r7

Fairly standard spec at that price, mix of components, carbon forks, the internal cabling is a bit of a bonus. Quite like the look of them!

 

[Cyclelover1997]

Just went out today guys and girls and got a green trek, pictures will be up later.
It's a one series

Cycle lover

 

[Cyclelover1997]

That's my bike I purchased today, what do you guys think ???

Cycle lover.

 

[arch684]

That's my bike I purchased today, what do you guys think ???

Cycle lover.

Nice bike enjoy

 

[AndyRM]

Very nice, loving the colour!

 

[Cyclelover1997]

Have I made a good choice the bike was £650

 

[EltonFrog]

Have I made a good choice the bike was £650

Yes, its a good choice, just look after it and it will last you years, keep it maintained, look at it as an opportunity to learn some new skills, easy ones but skills all the same.

 

[3narf]

Love it! Looks great.

 

[Cyclelover1997]

Well I have free servicing with it, which is great. Any things I should be doing with bike or don't do certain things

Cycle lover.

 

[colourspinner]

Well I have free servicing with it, which is great. Any things I should be doing with bike or don't do certain things

Cycle lover.

Lock it with a good lock. Wipe the chain and lube if needed at the end of each day (it'll be easier than trying to lift 5 inches of gunk months later). Learn how to fix a puncture. Or carry enough cash to get a cab to take you home/to the bike shop if you can't be bothered

 

[vickster]

Get a policy with third party indemnity insurance and legal cover

Enjoy the bike

 

[biggs682]

change those pedals