Bridgford Ram Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 My mountain bike is about to give up the ghost so I am going to use the bike to work scheme at work to get a new one. I don't want to spend much as I only use it to cycle 6 miles a day, to work and back again all on roads. I also suspect that the bikes get knocked about in our bike shed. I have been told that a hybrid would suit me - any opinions? How much should I look to spend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 What's the terrain like, do you ride during the winter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 What's your budget??? As others have mentioned, a fairly light mountain bike, with hybrid tyres will do the job on roads, cycle paths & grass. If they qualify through your scheme, go to Leisure Lakes, their budget stuff for around £300-400 are a lot better than what Halfords/Evans Cycles could offer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I spent about £300 on my hybrid a couple of years ago. I'm a fair weather cyclist, with work about 7 miles away. It was a fairly bog standard Halfords one - which a lot of people will sniff at - but it is perfectly adequate for my needs. Looking forward to the light evenings, to get out on it more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Try the bike shop in spondon opposite asda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgford Ram Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 23 hours ago, David said: What's the terrain like, do you ride during the winter? All roads and yes I do. The Embankment in Nottingham does have a lot of branches collecting on the roads so I need a sturdy tyre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgford Ram Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 23 hours ago, DC-1975 said: I'd go for a mountain bike and put slick tyres on if you ride on the road. I would think it would be cheaper than a hybrid. Sorry to be a fool but what difference will slick tyres make? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgford Ram Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 5 hours ago, ramsbottom said: What's your budget??? As others have mentioned, a fairly light mountain bike, with hybrid tyres will do the job on roads, cycle paths & grass. If they qualify through your scheme, go to Leisure Lakes, their budget stuff for around £300-400 are a lot better than what Halfords/Evans Cycles could offer... Around the amount you mention - £300-£400. I have not heard of Leisure Lakes, are they just Derby based or national. I was looking at Cycle Republic (which I believe is Halfords bike brand). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgford Ram Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 1 hour ago, McRamFan said: Try the bike shop in spondon opposite asda It needs to be in my bike scheme (means I get it tax and NI free) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Just now, Bridgford Ram said: All roads and yes I do. The Embankment in Nottingham does have a lot of branches collecting on the roads so I need a sturdy tyre. That was going to be pretty much my reply, but a bike that has the tyres to suit. Some of these hybrids can have quite narrow and little grip so just bare the winter in mind that's all. More you pay, lighter you get. Mountain bikes are heavier than hybrids. To be honest tho unless you're racing or carrying it upstairs weight doesn't matter that much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgford Ram Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 1 minute ago, David said: That was going to be pretty much my reply, but a bike that has the tyres to suit. Some of these hybrids can have quite narrow and little grip so just bare the winter in mind that's all. More you pay, lighter you get. Mountain bikes are heavier than hybrids. To be honest tho unless you're racing or carrying it upstairs weight doesn't matter that much And my view is, if it is heavier I have to work harder and get fitter. It is not as if I am racing. No use paying loads on an expensive bike and then wearing a rucksack that weighs a ton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterRam Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Bridgford Ram said: Sorry to be a fool but what difference will slick tyres make? Handbrake turns are easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Try Graham Read in Netherfield, turn left at Victoria retail park and it's on the right about 3/4 mile up. Good customer service, will sell you what you need with no bells or whistles attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgford Ram Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 11 minutes ago, reveldevil said: Try Graham Read in Netherfield, turn left at Victoria retail park and it's on the right about 3/4 mile up. Good customer service, will sell you what you need with no bells or whistles attached. I want a bell though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 45 minutes ago, Bridgford Ram said: I want a bell though. Too good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 If you are cycling work mostly,a hybrid will make it a,lot easier on those skinny tyres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashz09 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I've just gone from a mountain bike to a hybrid. I cycle everyday to work and back for the last god knows how many years. Hybrid have such thin tyres getting some used to it but it's not doing bad so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 On 28/03/2017 at 18:00, Bridgford Ram said: My mountain bike is about to give up the ghost so I am going to use the bike to work scheme at work to get a new one. I don't want to spend much as I only use it to cycle 6 miles a day, to work and back again all on roads. I also suspect that the bikes get knocked about in our bike shed. I have been told that a hybrid would suit me - any opinions? How much should I look to spend? I just bought a Carrera Parva second hand to cycle to work(when there is no traffic). It's just a cheap hybrid,I got it second hand but I think they're about £300 new. Nothing wrong with it,nice,light easy to ride bike. It has got mountain bike tyres on it,the roads are a bit rough here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 16 hours ago, Bridgford Ram said: Around the amount you mention - £300-£400. I have not heard of Leisure Lakes, are they just Derby based or national. I was looking at Cycle Republic (which I believe is Halfords bike brand). Leisure Lakes have a shop in Breaston, there's a few around the country but that's the closest. They provide really good service and you'll be able to get a good spec Specialized or Trek hard-tail with hybrid tyres for that amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRainy Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 If you're still looking, I've got a Trek 7.4 Hybrid with disc brakes for sale, 20 inch frame, I think. It was over £700 new from Fearns in Matlock and hasn't been used very much. Offers around £350. I got it on the cycle to work scheme and worked out it would have been cheaper if I'd just bought it outright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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