Decathlon bikes... Any good?

Virdi · 1 Jul 2013 at 11:12

Hi guys,

I'm currently after a nice bike.

I think I need a Hybrid ... I will mainly be using it on roads, parks and light trails.

I keep hearing about Decathlon. But are they really good?

I want something nice - But my budget is £300 - £400ish

Thanks

arknor · 1 Jul 2013 at 15:52

I've not owned one personally but from my research they seem to have very good components on them for the money often better than the big brands in the same price range

Cuchulain · 1 Jul 2013 at 16:02

I'd probably go for something like this: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=40990

The decathlon MTB's are ok for the money but most of their hybrids are turd ugly.

Virdi · 1 Jul 2013 at 21:48

Cuchulain said:
I'd probably go for something like this: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=40990

The decathlon MTB's are ok for the money but most of their hybrids are turd ugly.

I've never heard of that brand. is it good?

SexyGreyFox · 1 Jul 2013 at 21:55

My second bike is a Carrera Subway and I'm quite surprised how sturdy and fast it is for only £279.

Begbie · 1 Jul 2013 at 22:05

Virdi said:
I've never heard of that brand. is it good?

It's French

Virdi · 1 Jul 2013 at 22:05

Begbie said:
It's French

Yah! ....but is it good? or very good?

[DOD]Asprilla · 2 Jul 2013 at 23:31

Virdi said:
Yah! ....but is it good? or very good?

Lapierre are ok. Most of these aluminium bikes come from either the Giant or Merida factories in Taiwan regardless of whose name is on it.

Begbie · 3 Jul 2013 at 07:30

Virdi said:
Yah! ....but is it good? or very good?

I've only ever looked at their higher models, but I know they're very sought after from speaking to some of the guys on trails etc. My boss has one, and loves it.

Mr-White · 3 Jul 2013 at 13:05

Begbie said:
It's French

Go german get a Canyon

MW

SickAsAParrot · 4 Jul 2013 at 16:30

Dimple said:
My second bike is a Carrera Subway and I'm quite surprised how sturdy and fast it is for only £279.

I don't know what they're like now but I've had a couple of Subways in the past (because they were cheap) and the wheels weren't very good, breaking spokes and wearing out really quickly.

I bought a Scott sub 30 on cycle scheme 3 years ago and that's been absolutely brilliant.