What would you go for?

[Bond]

Which of the two bikes would you go for? and why? I need help choosing.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_272611_langId_-1_categoryId_165534

The second choice,

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_273345_langId_-1_categoryId_165534

Does body weight affect which bike you should go for?

 

[gaz]

any reason behind going to halfords?

you will get a better bike for your money if you go elsewhere, just looking at the evans site and checking the hybrids for under 350, they look better.

 

[aJohnson]

any reason behind going to halfords?

you will get a better bike for your money if you go elsewhere, just looking at the evans site and checking the hybrids for under 350, they look better.

+1

And also check your LBS's as they may have some good bikes in that range.

 

[Bond]

Well the nearest evans to me is manchester and I don't trust building the bike myself if I order it. My nearest LBS only sells top of the range MTB and the next LBS is really expensive. That only leaves me with Halfords

 

[Landslide]

...I don't trust building the bike myself...

Halfords are infamous for the varying quality of their bike set-ups. Some are fine, some are put together in a manner that at best can be described as poor, at worst un-roadworthy and downright dangerous.

Go to a decent LBS, and tell them what your budget is. They should be able to find summat for you. There's a thread with Liverpool LBS recomendations here.

 

[Bond]

Thanks Landslide, I might take a trip up to quinns and see what they can offer me. Do you think body weight should be a factor In choosing a bike?

 

[Landslide]

If it's not too personal a question, what do you weigh?

Gary of this parish is working his way down from 39 stone!

 

[Bond]

Im 14.7 stone, I was 17.4 6 monthes ago.

 

[Landslide]

There are some seriously lightweight (and correspondingly pricy) parts available that are recommended for lighter riders only, but at your weight and price range, I'd not worry.

 

[aJohnson]

Tried Wiggle? They assemble then send, just food for thought.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Focus_Arriba_2009/5360037615/

 

[Bond]

Wiggle seem pretty interesting, thanks will have a look.