jono987
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I want it initially for long rides on a weekend for fitness, then will commute half way to work which is around 15 miles. Am I right in thinking I will be better off with a roadbike?
I want it initially for long rides on a weekend for fitness, then will commute half way to work which is around 15 miles. Am I right in thinking I will be better off with a roadbike?
A hybrid is mainly like a cross bike but with flat handlebars, no suspension.Need to look into this further I think. Is a hybrid one with front suspension and no rear? A hard back or something do they call them?
jono987 said:Thanks Dave for the detailed explanation, much appreciated. I'm thinking I might go for a hybrid, as the terrain round me can be pretty rough and also I'd like to cycle round the trails near me aswell as the road for some long distance cycling, is this the best hybrid to go for? I'm looking at spending around £500, however you have to use a designated store so will look into some good ones near me.
jono987 said:Awesome thanks, I mainly want it for some well needed cardio as I fine jogging to be too boring and cycling seems a good mixture of fun and exercise, been years since I've been on a bike so will be a bit of a shock to the system I reckon
I will be driving half way and leaving the car at a relatives and then cycling the rest of the way to work. The boardman looks nice but i cant find a local cycle to work scheme shop that sells it.
What are your views on this bike?
Scott Sportster X50 Men 2013
Are halfords part of the cycle to work scheme do you know? I have tried using the cycle to work scheme shop search and even putting my local halfords post code in but it dosent come up.
It seems they do the same kind of scheme so i will ask my employer to sign up to theirs instead i think.
The bike is £500, how much do you think i should get as a voucher to cover accessories? Also say if i get a £600 voucher, but i only spend £550, will do i return the £50 or do i have to spend it all?
You have to spend it all, there is no refund process. You're best to work out the exact costs before you work out what size voucher you request.
Between lights, helmet, lock you could easily spend £100.
Also wrt silverfox's comment, Boardman are not exclusive to Halfords, the shops up here in our cycle scheme stock them.
Okay thankyou.
Hopefully my employer wont take forever sorting it out as im itching to buy it now, taking alot of self restraint not to stick it on my credit card lol.
Which shops are you referring to, if you don't mind my asking? Boardman, a bit like the Decathlon bikes, are seriously good value ... and I'd prefer one of them over something else with my voucher
TSF, my apologies, had a total brainfart there and I was reading Boardman but thinking Specialized...no idea why.
Your earlier post was correct, I believe Boardman are Halfords only. Sorry for the confusion, time for a coffee I think.