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I can imagine this thread will go down well!!

What's the best BSO you've seen under £200?

My 65+ uncle wants something for canal towpaths and local sustrans routes. He's sent me a few links to some absolute garbage and I'm sure there's better out there.

So - what've you seen that looks half decent?


 
Posted : 23/10/2013 9:01 am
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http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-51-c1-2013-id_8231773.html

Loads at decathlon.


 
Posted : 23/10/2013 9:26 am
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Thanks ianv - some of the BTWINs look quite good - but none are in stock.

Anymore suggestions?


 
Posted : 23/10/2013 12:04 pm
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Got to say the Btwin looks a lot better than that 37lb hardtail from Halfords! You want to be looking at fully rigid don't you, surely any suspension unit is just dead weight at that price point?


 
Posted : 23/10/2013 12:34 pm
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I should think that a saved ebay serach with those terms would bring up some beauties, espicially at this time of year, no-body will be buying. That coupled with a chap who knows what he's looking at/for and can service/repair.


 
Posted : 23/10/2013 1:13 pm
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Suitable for the older gent.

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/revolution-trailfinder-13?bct=browse%2fbicycles

I've no experience with the above bike but EB always had good value/spec'd bikes.


 
Posted : 23/10/2013 1:20 pm
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My suggestion would be to find your [url= http://www.bikehub.co.uk/featured-articles/recycling/ ]local bike recycling charity thing[/url] and pick up a refurbed [i]probably-quite-good-in-its-day[/i] bike for £200.


 
Posted : 23/10/2013 1:27 pm
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but none are in stock.

I would be surprised if Decathlon had no stock of its mid range bikes, maybe contact the local store to ask about availability.


 
Posted : 23/10/2013 1:31 pm