what bike to get???need advice

[newbikerider]

im am looking for a bike to comute to work and long bike rides on the weekends,i have found a few to chose from.
im on a bit of a tight budget and have up to £250 to spend on a bike,heres what i have found on ebay,can someone recomend somthing decent for my budget.
thanks and regards

stevo

2011 viking giri d'italia road racing bike new 14 speed

BARRACUDA RS200 MENS ALUMINIUM ROAD RACING BIKE

2010 COYOTE BIG SUR ROAD RACING BIKE RACER

 

[Kestevan]

The Viking seems to be well received by the ones on here who ride one (angelfishsolo i think).

My daughter has a coyote (not this model) and for a low end bike it's reasonably well built and definately a step up from the usual BSO fare.

If you can up your budget slightly you may also want to consider what I think is the best new bike available at this price bar non, the Triban 3 from Decathlon - it is £299.00 though.
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-3-id_8167038.html

Oh, and remember if you're commuting you'll probably want to add some mudguards, maybe a rack, perhaps some clothing, a helmet and at the very least a decent lock..... this can quickly add to the budget.

 

[jay clock]

I looked at those three and sadly I would not recommend. The parts look to be very old design. Can't remember which but one has a solid rear axle, screw on freewheel, another has some sort of the shifter mounted on the bars. I suspect quality will be very low all round.

Agree, decathlon is the place to look - superb bikes for the money.

 

[newbikerider]

thank you will have to save some cash now!!!
regards
steve

 

[jowwy]

is it a drop bar you want specifically - cause rutland have a great sale on with the felt qx65 hybrid flat bar racer

its a steel at £240 notes.......

 

[Angelfishsolo]

im am looking for a bike to comute to work and long bike rides on the weekends,i have found a few to chose from.
im on a bit of a tight budget and have up to £250 to spend on a bike,heres what i have found on ebay,can someone recomend somthing decent for my budget.
thanks and regards

stevo

2011 viking giri d'italia road racing bike new 14 speed

BARRACUDA RS200 MENS ALUMINIUM ROAD RACING BIKE

2010 COYOTE BIG SUR ROAD RACING BIKE RACER

The Viking has been a great bike thus far. Yes it has trigger shifters on the flats and a solid rear axle but apart from one stiff chain link it has not missed a beat. For the money it is a lovely machine.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I looked at those three and sadly I would not recommend. The parts look to be very old design. Can't remember which but one has a solid rear axle, screw on freewheel, another has some sort of the shifter mounted on the bars. I suspect quality will be very low all round.

Agree, decathlon is the place to look - superb bikes for the money.

From my experience of the Viking you suspicions are incorrect. Yes it uses some old fashioned technology but big deal. I have done some pretty serious riding on it and as said previously apart from one stiff chain link it has not missed a beat.

 

[okeydokey79]

Halfords carrera range have 20% off till Monday

 

[cyberknight]

+1 grab a bargain, mines done me proud as a commuter/ entry level weekender.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_272635_langId_-1_categoryId_165710

 

[newbikerider]

thanks everyone im torn at the moment but do like the halfords bike!!

regards
steve

 

[jowwy]

Check this bike out it has to be a serious contender

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• Rear Derailleur: Shimano RD-M360
• Shifters: Shimano ST-EF51 Non-Series, EZ-Fire Plus Brake/Shift Levers, 7-Speed
• Chainset: SR-Suntour XCT-T208 Melt-Forged Aluminum
• Chainrings: 48/38/28T Steel Rings
• Bottom Bracket: Sealed Cartridge
• Cassette: Shimano MF-TZ21 14-28T Freewheel
• Chain: Shimano UG51 7/8 Speed
• Pedals: MTB Design, Toe Clip Compatible
• Front Brake: Tektro 855-AL, V-Type Brake
• Rear Brake: Tektro 855-AL, V-Type Brake
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• Front Tyre: Felt X:City 700 x 37c
• Rear Tyre: Felt X:City 700 x 37c
• Saddle: Felt Mountain Design, Low Side Profile Look with Comfort Fit Top
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[smokeysmoo]

thank you will have to save some cash now!!!

Why? If I had your budget I wouldn't even be looking at new bikes TBH. You'll get a great bike with decent spec components for your budget if you look around.

Check out place like ebay, and if you see something you fancy just post a link on here, people will gladly tell you what they think and give you their honest opinion. Even check with your LBS, they may have second hand bikes you could pick up too.