Bike to work scheme quote

terry_s

Hi can anyone tell me Whether the following quote i received for a new bike plus accessories through the bike to work scheme is reasonable ?

1 Giant seek 3 689.00
2 tyre 700 3* Marathon Plus Kevlar 35.00
1 led set hl135 + tl150 44.95
1 carrier Discovery Rear Blk 40.00
1 Panier dryline 32 Pair 99.95
1 Mitts Progel Mens S-XL 22.95
1 Saddle Voyager I-Flex 33.15

Grand total 1000.00

Also is the Giant seek 3 a good choice.
Any help much appreciated.

Morgan

If you're planning on using the bike for commuting (which I assume you are) you should include a set of full-length mudguards too. I can't tell if the frame has mudguard eyelets front and rear - worth checking.

The prices look like full RRP. If your scheme is operated through a 3rd party (e.g. http://www.bikes4work.ie/, http://www.biketowork.ie) that's probably as good as you'll get.

Raam

do the saddle and tires not come with the bike?

terry_s

hi doesnt come with mudguards, it has tyres but i was told that i needed the puncture resistant ones and as for the saddle i wanted a bigger one as i find it more comfortable. Really just checking am i getting a good deal or am i being ripped off haven't a clue about bicyles except i enjoy cycling and feel its time to go a step further and upgrade my bike.

petethedrummer

Wheelworx and cyclesuperstore both charge 689.00 for that bike. So it seems reasonable.

http://www.wheelworxbikes.com/product_info.php?products_id=1777
http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=30479

You could do a search for the other stuff on those websites and see if the prices are decent.

terry_s

thanks for the responses folks just rang another shop and asked could they do better , which they said they could do. so am going over to them at lunch time. Just feel that in this current economic climate i want to get value for money as 1000.00 is lot to spent for me anyhow.

discombobulate

Join cycle superstores loyalty club and you'll receive 10% off everything including the bike

terry_s

Ended up getting a Bianchi Camaleonte which was dearer €800+
mud guards ,
same lights,
Bags,
Jacket,
Gloves,
Lock
plus free service after two months

for the same price from http://www.buildabike.ie/index.html

very nice and friendly staff too.