Ride2Work Scheme (Evans Cycles)

[Shamrock]

Hi,

I'll be moving to London very soon and my company is part of the Ride2Work scheme through Evans Cycles. Has anybody got a bike through this scheme and can you comment on if it is worth doing? I do currently own a bike, but feel like I should take advantage of this to get a tax-free bike. I understand though that the bike isn't technically yours until the very end unless you pay a fee?

Thanks

EDIT: Also, could anyone offer advice on using a MTB for general commuting? I mean, I realise it would not be as practical as a bike specifically designed for road usage, but to be honest I dislike the look of road cycles and would prefer to get a nice mountain bike through this scheme. I currently have a 'Specialized Hard Rock Sport Disc 2010'.

 

[Shamrock]

Thanks for the replies. So you wouldn't commute on your Enduro or FSRxc?

That Allez Elite you have looks pretty sexay, but I just find MTBs (especially your ones!) more aesthetically pleasing than road bikes. Pretty happy with my Specialized so far, but it was only £400. I'd like something a bit higher-end and this Ride2Work could potentially get me a £1000 bike for a lot less.

According to that link it won't come into effect until 2012 so that might give me a bit of time to decide.

 

[Shamrock]

Is a really nice hardtail MTB gonna be that bad for commuting? Just eyeing up some on Evans now and it's making me drool.