Cycle Scheme - which bike

chipperhead · 11 Jun 2008 at 12:48

A[L]C;11866916 said:
Really dont like the look of the specialised

No worries mate, you need to get a bike that you like the look of.
Just be careful to choose something that will be best for the role that you want.
That GT you posted wouldn't be my choice for a daily commuter and a bit of light off road.
I'd choose something more like this, (but not actually this one as I'm not a fan of the Kona brand, I'm not sure why though).

http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=12379&categoryID=430

semi-pro waster · 11 Jun 2008 at 12:50

Kona bikes tend to ride well in my experience but they aren't always great value for money in terms of the parts they come fitted with which is more of an issue at the lower end of the market.

A[L]C · 11 Jun 2008 at 12:53

thanks guys, will take a look

SDK^ · 11 Jun 2008 at 12:59

The GT bike you posted above is a dirt jump bike - totally unsuitable for normal riding.

A[L]C · 11 Jun 2008 at 15:17

How about the Giant Escape R1?

"andy" · 11 Jun 2008 at 15:21

yep that would definetly do the job

A[L]C · 11 Jun 2008 at 15:24

Apparently it will handle tow paths and stuff, would you guys agree or are they talking rubbish?

semi-pro waster · 11 Jun 2008 at 15:28

That would be fine, it looks to have enough clearance round the tyres and since the tyres are fairly slim also it should have low rolling resistance. Discs are perhaps overkill for this type of bike but at least the are hydraulics and Giant own brand discs are pretty good.

lee32uk · 11 Jun 2008 at 18:49

A[L]C;11865940 said:
What are giant bikes like? My local shop only stocks GTs and Giants

Both are good makes.

The GT Avalanche 1.0 Disc 2008 hardtail gets a great review for a sub £500 bike.

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain/product/avalanche-disc-10-08-24827

Or have a look at the Scott Aspect 45 for a great value bike at £399.
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain/product/aspect-45-08-28917

HTMLHugo · 11 Jun 2008 at 21:43

what about this one ?

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebw...QRY=C105&f_SortOrderID=1&f_bct=c003155c002910

i have one and use it for light gravel paths / road work and a bit of light muddy trails.

A[L]C · 12 Jun 2008 at 12:22

ignore

p4radox · 12 Jun 2008 at 12:25

That is ridiculously cheap. Must be a mistake surely...

semi-pro waster · 12 Jun 2008 at 12:35

p4radox said:
That is ridiculously cheap. Must be a mistake surely...

Put it this way, the fork retails for almost £300 on it's own so yeah I'd have to say someone has stuffed it up somewhere by not putting it at ~£1,000 which is what most other people seem to be selling it at.

A[L]C if you can buy it that cheap let me know and I'll probably buy one as well.

SDK^ · 12 Jun 2008 at 12:58

The Orange Crush Frame is £349, the complete bike is £999

A[L]C · 12 Jun 2008 at 13:59

see post further down

semi-pro waster · 12 Jun 2008 at 14:13

I'm not totally sure why you are looking at mountain bikes when you only seem to want to cycle to and from work, for that sort of use the Giant Escape R1 looks the best bet out of those options.

A[L]C · 12 Jun 2008 at 15:04

semi-pro waster said:
I'm not totally sure why you are looking at mountain bikes when you only seem to want to cycle to and from work, for that sort of use the Giant Escape R1 looks the best bet out of those options.

Because chances are within a year I will want to do off road stuff

SDK^ · 12 Jun 2008 at 15:14

The GT Avalanche 1 is the bike I would go for.

A[L]C · 12 Jun 2008 at 15:16

Shame it doesnt come in another colour lol. Such a tart. Is it much of an upgrade from the avalanche 2?

Does anyone know much about the Commencal Combi Disc? Can't find a lot about it online. Are commencal a good company?

[DOD]Asprilla · 12 Jun 2008 at 15:18

A[L]C;11875133 said:
Because chances are within a year I will want to do off road stuff

At that point sell it and get another one.

Always get the right tool for the job in hand.