Under the Cycle scheme it seems you can't get a recycled/refurbished bike for the C2W. Something to do with it not having a 12 month warranty.
I can't see anything on the DfT site about requirement for Warranty, so I think it's more a cycle scheme thing.
To me, this is a bit backward. We are trying to promote healthier living and environmental benefits of cycling, yet this practice prevents the use of recycled bikes and insists that we buy in to the high carbon footprint 'new' market.
Most recycle bike companies that are set up will offer 3-6 month warranties on their bikes, in reality, is that much of a usable difference from a 12 month warranty for a new bike?
Anyone successfully purchased a refurbished bike under C2W? I think that some of the Uni's promote it, but other than getting my company to go solo on a scheme which would be difficult(whereas Cyclescheme's approach is easy and the arrangements of loan extensions to adjust for the new guidance is most appealing for cost savings) is there any other option?
Oh and I'm not talking about £25 near the scrap heap refurbed bikes either, we'd be looking at the £200-500 range.
