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1. thepodge - Member

   A good friend of mine has a £700 C2W voucher burning a hole in his pocket but isnt too sure what to get.

   So far he's looked at:
   Trek fx 7.3
   cube Hyde race
   cannondale badboy fatty

   He's 6 foot plus so it needs to be available in big sizes and also available on the C2W scheme.

   What would people suggest?

   Thanks

   Posted 4 months ago #
2. rootes1 - Member

   As a note Evans Cycles now take Cyclescheme C2W vouchers

   Commuter.. anything that will take proper SKS mudguards

   Trek 7.3 is a nice bike and comes in giant gate sizes ideal for a big chap.

   Also with the voucher might be worth allowing for lights, helmet etc?

   Left field options:

   Montague SS £679
   

   Montague Geared £580
   

   Bianchi £670
   

   Fahrrad Manufaktur T100 £640
   

   Fahrrad Manufaktur E1N1 £750
   

   Posted 4 months ago #
3. thepodge - Member

   He has all the helmet, lights, etc.

   Those are some odd looking bikes, very Euro

   Posted 4 months ago #
4. thepodge - Member

   Also for all year round he'd prefer discs.

   Posted 4 months ago #
5. iainc - Member

   I went through this a while back and ended up with the BadBoy 26 disc. Unfortunately mine doesn't get much use and I am punting it, however it is a great commuter and with a few upgrades (stock brakes are crap and wheels are heavy) it is a flyer which is also pretty capable as a 'proper mtb'.

   Posted 4 months ago #
6. loum - Member

   this looks ideal:

   http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_777701_categoryId_165534_langId_-1?cm_sp=Intelligent_Offer-_-Product_Details_Zone_1-_-Blank&iozone=PDPz1

   But if he can afford a bit more , this:

   http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_777825_categoryId_165499_langId_-1?cm_sp=Intelligent_Offer-_-Product_Details_Zone_1-_-Blank&iozone=PDPz1#tab2

   Posted 4 months ago #
7. rootes1 - Member

   Those are some odd looking bikes, very Euro

   And therefore sensible for communtering

   The Montages fold as well:

   

   how about:
   Scott Sub in the sale at Evans at £699 - discs and hub gear
   

   What ever he gets he needs mudguards if he serious about commuting. great even if it is not raining but the roads are wet.

   Posted 4 months ago #
8. thepodge - Member

   he's been commuting for over 2 years but his current bike is being retired so guards etc are covered.

   Posted 4 months ago #
9. thepodge - Member

   that Scott looks good.

   canonndale is under budget but only in the sale and loads of places won't take c2w on sale bikes

   Posted 4 months ago #
10. rootes1 - Member

    that Scott looks good.

    Yer they do a whole range in the sub

    canonndale is under budget but only in the sale and loads of places won't take c2w on sale bikes

    I think due to the changes in c2w that sometimes with a sale bike you would get a better deal if you just bought the sale bike outside of c2w.

    Posted 4 months ago #
11. jp-t853 - Member

    whyte portobello?

    Posted 4 months ago #
12. djaustin - Member

    Kona paddy waggon if flat. Will need rack and guards as a given. Plus decent tyres and some proper commuting clothes.

    Posted 4 months ago #
13. thepodge - Member

    he thinks he's found the cube in deepest darkest Wales.

    thanks for the help

    Posted 4 months ago #

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