RACING BIKES i.e pedalling types

[London Calling]

right, specialized do a great road bike for £500 (called the Allez) that Rayment Cycles stock, absolutely ideal for what you need and a nice bike road bike to ride

be nice to get it for £250 as well

do you get 18 months to pay for it as well

plus all the bits you need, lights, bags, helmets, locks all qualify at time of purchase

 

[REDLAND]

AS long as it suitable for work purposes. Basically high end bikes, or trick bikes are out, plus after about £1000 the discount stops.

Cheers

its a very easy going very ridable road bike, ideal for getting to work on I'd say

one on my bestest mates rides one from Brighton to Hassocks every day !!!

 

[REDLAND]

any recommended makes?

of disk brakes

I love Avids at the moment, no nonsense great brakes. I have Avid codes on my bike

Shimanos and hopes are also very good ...

 

[REDLAND]

plus all the bits you need, lights, bags, helmets, locks all qualify at time of purchase

its a great deal and idea, our scheme is unfortunately with Halfords so everyone avoids it, its a shame as Evens Cycles is just round the corner as well !!!

 

[London Calling]

its a great deal and idea, our scheme is unfortunately with Halfords so everyone avoids it, its a shame as Evens Cycles is just round the corner as well !!!

we have Evans, which whilst shit and over priced for service, does have a great range of bikes.

Your tip for allez has great reviews, I notice (now) there are three quality types.

I assume you would suggest stick to the basic type.

TBHo I only do 8 miles on an average day at the mo.

LC thanks everyone.

 

[Stat Brother]

Ok here goes.
All decent bike companies (Trek, Spech, Giant et al) have entry level road bikes at around £500.
There really isn't a great deal to choose between any of them, just different component manufactures, it's just down to personal choice and fitting.
I suggest you go to a couple of shops and try them out. You'll know which is the 'one'.
If you just are commuting you'll be fine.
But if your looking to 'take up' cycling, I suggest you invest in something a little better, £1000+ (carbon fibre) as you'll be buying on 6 months later, anyway!.

If possible buy your bike from an LBS (local bike shop), these people won't let you down as they are without exception commited to the point of obsessed.
Buying from Evans might be cheaper but there is little commitment to the bike and if it's not set up properly from the start you'll be in trouble.
Halfords might get you a decent bike but like Evans not get them to make it.

 

[London Calling]

Ok here goes.
All decent bike companies (Trek, Spech, Giant et al) have entry level road bikes at around £500.
There really isn't a great deal to choose between any of them, just different component manufactures, it's just down to personal choice and fitting.
I suggest you go to a couple of shops and try them out. You'll know which is the 'one'.
If you just are commuting you'll be fine.
But if your looking to 'take up' cycling, I suggest you invest in something a little better, £1000+ (carbon fibre) as you'll be buying on 6 months later, anyway!.

If possible buy your bike from an LBS (local bike shop), these people won't let you down as they are without exception commited to the point of obsessed.
Buying from Evans might be cheaper but there is little commitment to the bike and if it's not set up properly from the start you'll be in trouble.
Halfords might get you a decent bike but like Evans not get them to make it.

 

[Stat Brother]

also, anyone ideas on tyre prices?

I have a mountain bike, and the tyres are a bit cracked. Not wanting to gamble on them lasting the London to Brighton, I need to buy some new ones

Should I get mountain bike tyres or slicks (bearing in mind I have never done off road biking)

And how much for a decent tyre, but not over the odds?

Smoother tyres will make a huge difference to your ride, and speed.
It will be well worth investing decent pair, should be around £50, the slicker the better, as you don't go off road.

 

[Stat Brother]

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And go to the beginner section in 'forum'

 

[lost in london]

If you're using a bike to get to work and back it might be worth bearing in mind that you could be locking it up outside work or maybe pubs on the way home, or at train stations or whereever. A very nice bike is going to be extremely appealing to thieves. Though I have seen some people on new bikes that they have deliberately messed up, covered with masking tape etc to make them less 'attractive'.

I use an old light rigid frame mountain bike for my London commute (about 8 miles) and it does the job fine.

Slick tyres with a mountain bike are essential though, make a real difference.

 

[Twinkle Toes]

Stat Brother Sorts It!

ps Make sure you get the best Lock you can afford to keep the tea-leaves from peddling off on your new pride & joy. They might weigh half the weight of the bike ( ) but you could always leave it (the lock) around railings/secure object outside your work overnight, ready for the next morning. Also, don't forget to take off any Q-R stuff when you leave it - or it's gonna go walkies..