What bicycle query
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Hello all,
I need a bicycle with the main criteria being that it can take a thule child seat as per this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thule-Ridealong-Baby-Carr...
I would plan on cycling along cycle paths along a canal so some smooth surfaces and some gravel but generally flat.
Is there any reason why I shouldn't buy this:
https://www.halfords.com/bikes/hybrid-bikes/carrer...
If anyone has any better suggestions then I'm all ears. Would like to keep at a similar price.
Thanks
I need a bicycle with the main criteria being that it can take a thule child seat as per this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thule-Ridealong-Baby-Carr...
I would plan on cycling along cycle paths along a canal so some smooth surfaces and some gravel but generally flat.
Is there any reason why I shouldn't buy this:
https://www.halfords.com/bikes/hybrid-bikes/carrer...
If anyone has any better suggestions then I'm all ears. Would like to keep at a similar price.
Thanks
dvshannow said:
The Tarmac Sworks SL7 it’s lightweight and aero one bike to rule them all the reviewers said
How do you get from a sub £400 bike from Halfords to one over £10,000??Decathalon sell pretty good bikes too so worth a look in, but again they like everyone is having massive stock issues!
Yep agree get a hybrid and maybe a halford brand at that price as specialized / trek start around 500
I have a trek hybrid which works well
Best not to get suspension at this price too will be better spending on the other bits and see what kind of terrain you will be going on and make sure tires will be sufficient
I have a trek hybrid which works well
Best not to get suspension at this price too will be better spending on the other bits and see what kind of terrain you will be going on and make sure tires will be sufficient
Thanks for the advice all.
I have had a look at Decathlon but couldn't see anything that I wanted in budget. My impression is that I should get a bike with disk brakes because of the extra weight from having a child on the back. Although this may be unfounded and regular V brakes may be fine?
There doesn't appear to be many similar spec and price bikes to the Carrera Subway available.
I see there is a bike called a Barracuda Hydrus which is only £230 with disk brakes but I suspect at that price it may be a bit rubbish:
https://outlet.e-bikesdirect.co.uk/bikes/adult-bik...
I have had a look at Decathlon but couldn't see anything that I wanted in budget. My impression is that I should get a bike with disk brakes because of the extra weight from having a child on the back. Although this may be unfounded and regular V brakes may be fine?
There doesn't appear to be many similar spec and price bikes to the Carrera Subway available.
I see there is a bike called a Barracuda Hydrus which is only £230 with disk brakes but I suspect at that price it may be a bit rubbish:
https://outlet.e-bikesdirect.co.uk/bikes/adult-bik...
dvshannow said:
...Best not to get suspension at this price too will be better spending on the other bits and see what kind of terrain you will be going on and make sure tires will be sufficient
As said above, if terrain is rougher then perhaps choose a hybrid that can take a wider tyreWinstonR said:
Thanks for the advice all.
I have had a look at Decathlon but couldn't see anything that I wanted in budget. My impression is that I should get a bike with disk brakes because of the extra weight from having a child on the back. Although this may be unfounded and regular V brakes may be fine?
There doesn't appear to be many similar spec and price bikes to the Carrera Subway available.
I see there is a bike called a Barracuda Hydrus which is only £230 with disk brakes but I suspect at that price it may be a bit rubbish:
https://outlet.e-bikesdirect.co.uk/bikes/adult-bik...
V brakes would be fine. It's not like you're going to be doing emergency stops from 40mph with a kiddie on the back. Would prefer a solid set of V brakes with decent pads to mechanical disk brakes, which are a bit crap tbh. Hydraulic disks are a different story but you wont be getting them on a £230 bike.I have had a look at Decathlon but couldn't see anything that I wanted in budget. My impression is that I should get a bike with disk brakes because of the extra weight from having a child on the back. Although this may be unfounded and regular V brakes may be fine?
There doesn't appear to be many similar spec and price bikes to the Carrera Subway available.
I see there is a bike called a Barracuda Hydrus which is only £230 with disk brakes but I suspect at that price it may be a bit rubbish:
https://outlet.e-bikesdirect.co.uk/bikes/adult-bik...
Rather than buy the cheapest thing going which will be guaranteed crap why not raise the budget a tad and go for a bike which will last more than 5 minutes and also not feel like a boat anchor with a set of wheels attached
Something like this might be worth considering
https://www.marinbikes.com/gb/bikes/2022-kentfield...
Something like this might be worth considering
https://www.marinbikes.com/gb/bikes/2022-kentfield...
WinstonR said:
Thanks for the advice all.
I have had a look at Decathlon but couldn't see anything that I wanted in budget. My impression is that I should get a bike with disk brakes because of the extra weight from having a child on the back. Although this may be unfounded and regular V brakes may be fine?
Disc brakes are generally better in the wet, easier to adjusts and often have better stopping power. Rim brakes can have similar properties but can often be a pain in the rear to set up for the amateur mechanic and need adjusted as the brake pads wear down.I have had a look at Decathlon but couldn't see anything that I wanted in budget. My impression is that I should get a bike with disk brakes because of the extra weight from having a child on the back. Although this may be unfounded and regular V brakes may be fine?
Therefore I'd always go with discs!
Have you been looking on Gumtree at all locally for a decent looking used bike? Might be some options even if you include taking it in for a service at your local bike shop. There might also a local used bike recycler/seller near you too with potentially good deals.
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