What would you do with £600?

[marvolus]

Hi guys!

I am planning to go on the cycle to work scheme (want a road bike) and was just wondering what bike would you buy for this money?

Good to hear from you!

 

[Jim_Noir]

I'd see if I could buy busty asain twins

Edit: Ah I see you are looking for a bike.. maybe a specialized sport elite

 

[Downward]

Trek 1.5 or Giant Defy 3 (or 2.5) Allez 10 model is £600 bang on

 

[nigelnorris]

Or does he mean he has £600 to spend after discount, which would buy a > £1000 bike?

 

[marvolus]

Nope just £600 unfortunately!

 

[marvolus]

Just off the bikes you guys recommended, how long will these bikes last if i used it prodominently for commuting to work and the odd ride here and there.

 

[Joe24]

Just off the bikes you guys recommended, how long will these bikes last if i used it prodominently for commuting to work and the odd ride here and there.

Well, if you commute on it, not long. These bikes are only made to last a few thousand miles, before you throw them in a skip and get a new one.
About a few thousand miles i would think, if you look after it right! Which might mean a year, or maybe just a few months!

 

[Joe24]

Ok, ill put a serious reply now.
They will last a good amount of time, many years if you look after them right, like any other bike.
The obvious stuff that will need replacing after so long is the chain, and cassette if you dont catch chain wear in time.
Tyres will also wear, obviously so they will need replacing, but they will last a good amount of time aswell.
My Giant sCR4(base level giant road bike) i would go through a chain every month, and sometimes a cassette, and i had to have a new set of tyres. Oh, and bar tape.
That bike doesnt get used my now because i ride fixed, but its still fine. Just needs some new bartape to make it look abit better.

 

[simon_brooke]

Just off the bikes you guys recommended, how long will these bikes last if i used it prodominently for commuting to work and the odd ride here and there.

With reasonable maintenance, you should be able to pass any of them on to your grandson. Without maintenance? A few years.

 

[marvolus]

Appreciate the answers guys! To be honest you scared me a little with your first comment Joe! I was thinking about taking the bus again...

 

[Bman]

I bought this with my £600 C2W voucher

 

[Downward]

Although There seems to be no Treks or Giant 09 bikes available to Order anymore.

We await the 2010 models it seems

 

[The Jayler]

I have just got a Trek 1.5 on the C2W scheme. Got the 09 version for £700 but that was so hard to find. If you can find a Spesh allez that would be a good buy but they are rarer than rockin horse dodo.
Good luck.

 

[Cubist]

I would treat Mrs Cube to a nice new frock and some shoes and handbags if I had £600, but my advice for the sort of commuting/riding you do would be a Boardman Hybrid Team
http://boardmanbikes.com/hybrid/hybrid_team.html