mic_VR 3 Posted December 16, 2014 Hi Guys I know some of you are keen cyclists and I will soon be moving, making my commute about 5 miles each way.... which I'm planning on cycling. My question is, Halfords are having a flash sale this lunchtime and would any of you recommend any of their range? I'd be looking to spend as little as possible but I would like a bike that's going to be OK and not falling apart in a few miles. Anywhere up to about £500 to spend I'd guess. Suggestions welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted December 16, 2014 Was looking at this as it seems to do most of what I want and it's £269 until 2pm http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/carrera-karkinos-ii-limited-edition-road-bike-2015#tab2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted December 16, 2014 Looks pretty good for the money to me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted December 16, 2014 Aye.. cycling snobs would write it off but for a basic road bike, I'm sure it'll be fine for that money. Go for it :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted December 16, 2014 Cheers chaps, never been into road riding or had a road bike before so not sure what's what. Do you think I'll be able to fit different tyres? I'm not sure exactly what the commute will be over. I know most of it is cycle path or road, but I think one section of about 2/3rds of a mile is dirt track and I don't want to be fixing punctures everyday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerrly 0 Posted December 16, 2014 Cheers chaps, never been into road riding or had a road bike before so not sure what's what. Do you think I'll be able to fit different tyres? I'm not sure exactly what the commute will be over. I know most of it is cycle path or road, but I think one section of about 2/3rds of a mile is dirt track and I don't want to be fixing punctures everyday. Possibly worth looking at more of a hybrid bike then which could have some marginally wider tyres fitted, slightly more durable components and still be more of a whippet on road than a full on mountain bike eg this Voodoo (also at Halfords) http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/hybrid-bikes-and-classic-bikes/voodoo-marasa-hybrid-bike-2013-2014-18 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted December 16, 2014 I've got a voodoo hoodoo Mic, great bike but I'd change the tyres over to something less off road orientated unless you want an air brake on the front of the bike. I got mine for £450 a few years back and it's been faultless and the hydraulic brakes make it so much better than the cable operated discs that come on a lot of cheaper bikes. There are better bikes but to get this off the high street won me over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted December 16, 2014 Agreed - if you want go down some dirt tracks and similar, you should be considering a hybrid as kerrly says :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
