Recommended ~£500 hybrid bike for 6'3" tall guy

[Monkey Puzzle]

Hi all,

I'm planning to get a cycle-to-work hybrid bike for a 2 mile each-way commute bike. Looking for something light and comfortable, that I could also maybe use on cycle paths to go to local villages in the summer.

I'm looking a for a bike costing around £500 (shop price, obviously less after cycle-to-work discounts)

From a bit of reading it seems the boardman bikes have great specs for the cash, but I'm a little concerned they might not be big enough given my size (then largest they do is a 21" frame)

Does anyone have any other suggestions for around £500?

 

[Monkey Puzzle]

There's lots of cycle to work schemes, by the fact that you're mentioning Boardman am i right in assuming you're with Halfords?

If so, then i can vouch for Boardman as a brand, great bikes.

Another thing to consider is a Cyclocross bike, it's becoming quite popular amongst commuters given its 'hardy road bike' status. It's got more of a road bike geometry than a hybrid but is built strong and can take nobbly 35mm tyres so can go off road too.

It's the NHS cycle-to-work scheme. Still not 100% sure whether they cover thinkgs like online stores etc - have a long list of local shops they allow to do quotes...

I had heard the boardman's were very good value, being an up-and-coming brand and all, was just a little worried it would be too small a frame. I guess the only way to find out will be to go for test rides.

Any particular cyclocross bikes you'd recommend at around £500? Do they allow disc brakes?