Spec me a cycle tow ork from Halfords :(

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Unfortunately we have to use them :(

I want a hybrid, so here are mu choices..

I can spank it all on either:

Boardman Hybrid Bike Pro 2014

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_991938_langId_-1_categoryId_165534

Or:
Pinarello Treviso Hybrid Bike Black
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_990107_langId_-1_categoryId_165534

Or save some and get this:

Boardman Hybrid Team Bike 2014
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_992033_langId_-1_categoryId_165534

I've never had brake discs and not sure how to maintain them, so if they aren't really any benefit i would rather give them a miss.

I want some with excellent quality components, i really don't know what the difference is between them all....

I am coming from a Specialized road bike, and having decent components in it was certainly nice for the 6 years i have had it :)

Any help appreciated :)
 
Does it specifically have to be a hybrid?

e: That Pinerello looks dodgey, as in spec and details. For £999, single speed despite the photo showing more? And it's Alu Fork, at that price, it's about the make rather than components I'm afraid.
 
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Yeah i'd like a hybrid, i don't like the brakes and gear changing on a road bike, never mind the fact i never actually use the drop down handles!

I'm open to any suggestion on terms of a bike, just thought i would look at the more expensive as that's what i can spend.
Yeah i saw the single speed and the picture shows gears.... confused!

If there is something on there with really good components i'm open to looking at it.
 
Basically, you want a roadbike with a straight/flat bar?

Then yes, that Boardman Team 2014 fits the bill for your budget.

With regards to disc brakes, it's more expensive to replace a rim than a disc. And it's proven to stop better in bad weather, as for maintence, do you send it to shop to service? If so, then it's not much different.
 
IIRC, you can actually order most bikes from Halfords for C2W and they will source it for you, not just what they have on display. So you should be able to get another Specialized if you want to.
 
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Quick update on this:

Looks like you can use Halfords vouchers at other independent bike stores :) YAYYY!!!

So it opens up a lot more possibilities :)

Any recommendations for any hybrid:
Must have thin tyres 28c at most
Must be able to take a pannier rack
Must have flat handle bars.

Budget up to £1000

Anyone able to offer up any opinions on anything that looks particularly good value?
Some of the bikes stocked by the local guys include:
Ridgeback, Scott, Raleigh, Genesis, Saracen, Claud Butler, Felt, Trek, Viking, Giant, GT, BMC,.
 
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