Bike to work , limited stock available.

irishguy19772

Looking to get a bike on bike to work scheme.
I would be commuting a couple of miles in good weather and only using it for short cycles at weekends.

Not big into cycling but looking to keep a bit fit.

Got recommended a few bikes by the couple of bike shops I visited. Stock is fairly limited

Coyote absolut around 400
Vercelli meteor around 400
Giant bike that is around 600 to 700 euro.
Marida speeder hybrid around 800 euro
Bianchie c sport 849 euro

I am after a hybrid. I obviously don't want to get anything too expensive as it would be lost on me, or something cheap as I want to make best use of the scheme.l want to buy something long lasting.

Any advice.

CramCycle

irishguy19772 wrote: »

Coyote absolut around 400 Heavy, bad brakes and rubbish
Vercelli meteor around 400 Bad brakes
Giant bike that is around 600 to 700 euro. - not enough info to give any advice
Marida speeder hybrid around 800 euro - ticks all your boxes
Bianchie c sport 849 euro - ticks all your boxes

Thin out the options for you

CramCycle

CramCycle wrote: »

Thin out the options for you

Just to follow up on this, since i can't see the Giant, it leaves the Merida or the Bianchi, based on the price, I think I know which models they are (even is one above or below, they are fair value). I would pick the one that fits your style as there is nothing separating them. With the bike to work, its a little over €400 for the year, or about €35 a month. Go for the one you like the look of best as the €50 price difference isn't worth being stuck with one you don't like as much. Also everyone and their mother has a Giant or Trek as a commuter/hybrid, be different.

Cetyl Palmitate

While there is nothing wrong with any of those bikes they are probably a bit over complicated. Eg. The Bianchi has front suspension.

I would recommend a visit to dutchbikeshop.ie
Something low maintenance with mudguards, lights and rack already included would be perfect for what you describe. Great for everyday use and perfectly fine to take for a longer spin every once in a while.

CramCycle

Cetyl Palmitate wrote: »

While there is nothing wrong with any of those bikes they are probably a bit over complicated. Eg. The Bianchi has front suspension.

Are you sure, most of the versions I have seen it doesn't, certainly the ones at the €850 price point. If it is the suspension version, run away (weight without benefit) but the other versions are good: https://www.bianchi.com/bikes/city-fitness/c-sport-city-fitness/

I would recommend a visit to dutchbikeshop.ie
Something low maintenance with mudguards, lights and rack already included would be perfect for what you describe. Great for everyday use and perfectly fine to take for a longer spin every once in a while.

Really good service in there, although I think they may have closed their B+M shop, email the owner if you want to as she is really nice, maybe there is a way to get a test ride.

Cetyl Palmitate

CramCycle wrote: »

Are you sure, most of the versions I have seen it doesn't, certainly the ones at the €850 price point. If it is the suspension version, run away (weight without benefit) but the other versions are good: https://www.bianchi.com/bikes/city-fitness/c-sport-city-fitness/

Really good service in there, although I think they may have closed their B+M shop, email the owner if you want to as she is really nice, maybe there is a way to get a test ride.

Maybe it was a slightly different version the search I did returned:

https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Bianchi/C-Sport-Cross-2-G-Acera-Disc-Hybrid-Bike-2021/S3W2?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&co=IRL&cu=EUR&glCountry=IE&id=1311415&ds_eid=700000001846006&ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=IE_EN_Profit_Google_Shopping_All+Users_Brand_Bikes%26Frames_All+Device&ds_cid=71700000067581206&ds_ag=All+Products&ds_agid=58700005918522561&ds_k=PRODUCT_GROUP&ds_kid=92700054086505468&ds_kids=p54086505468&gclsrc=ds

wonski

I was buying a hybrid bike last year and as I know a lad working in local bike shop I asked him for a bit of advice.

At that time the stock coming to their shop was so low that the only bike he could recommend to me was Kelly's (Slovakian or Czech brand I think).

I didn't mind going up to 800 euro, but this Cliff series at around 500 ticked all the boxes.

I hope the supply now is a little better so You might have a better option to choose in that price bracket, but must say it is well built and not overcomplicated. V brakes rather than cheap disc brakes and works just fine. Well built and comfortable.

I know you don't mind spending a little extra as it makes sense with bike to work scheme, so just throwing an alternative brand out there

Not sure what other think of kellys bikes, I found mine good quality and value for money.

D13exile

If you're not big into cycling, then buy a good second hand bike. Loads to choose from on Adverts or Donedeal and prices from €100. Just use your common sense and instincts when it comes to buying a second hand bike, not only in respect of its condition but in case its a stolen bike. Buying at someone's home address is a good start, ask them if they have the original receipt for the bike etc.

There's a shortage of supply with bikes globally and prices are going up with long delivery times. A lot of people jump on the bike to work scheme, get locked into a 12 month salary deduction arrangement but then quickly fall out of love with cycling leaving the bike gathering dust but them still locked into the salary deduction arrangement. Buying a second hand bike will suit you better as its cheaper than a new bike, you won't be locked into a 12 month salary deduction and as a used bike has already depreciated, you can sell it on for almost what you paid for it, unlike new bikes that can depreciate as much as new cars do!