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So non biking colleague has asked for a recommendation for a bike.
Just for general leisure use and maybe pop to the shops, nothing fancy. He certainly isn't going to be getting excited and in to 'biking' whatever the sort, so just a bike.
I think a rigid or maybe HT MTB would do. Budget absolutely no more than £400, particularly as the ebay special he sent me to look at was £220 or so.
Do your worst / best.
Do you have a recykabike or similar nearby? I was in the Bridge of Allan one yesterday and it is rammed with rigid, £75 mtb's, that for a further £25 they will whack some guards on. They even have a BMW full susser for £400...
We have £120 Specialized Sirrus Hybrid from there, it has done a couple of years of paper round and some day tours with no problems.
Decathlon, SH as you say can be a 'mare/time-hoover
I'd just go for a Halfords hybrid, given the usage and budget. If you don't think he's likely to get into it as a hobby I don't see any reason to spend more.
Halfords for a Carrera then probably. Usually ok spec for the money and more than up to what they need. Whilst lbs support would be good for a beginner I doubt most of the main brands will be that good at £200-£300.
Marasa, especially when on offer for sub £350 before BC discount.