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Banger for Commute

  • 02-04-2013 3:14pm
    #1
    detones
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 964 ✭✭✭


    Have one of these Carrea Subway bikes from Halfords (yes i know) on hold for me. They are currenly on sale at half price for €250. Is it worth it even at half price? I intend on using the bike for a short daily commute only 6 or 7K. I'm not to familiar with "hybrid" bikes and the groupset on this. It is shimano at least.

    I dont want to use my good* road bike for commuting and would rather keep it for training and weekend spins and dont want to fit it with mudguards carriers etc.

    I had a look at the bike today it looks sh!ter in real life, wheels are 26" mountain bike wheels and for a hybrid the tires on the bike look like they would fit a scambler. I may be able to fit slicker road tires to it. Any opionions on said bike? From looking on Adverts i dont think i'd get much better value second hand.


    * Entry level Aluminium Cube Peloton, but I love it!


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  • #2
    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    If your route is any way level get a second hand fixie/singlespeed?
    Very little maintenance and good fun to ride.


  • #3
    detones
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 964 ✭✭✭detones


    ford2600 wrote: »
    If your route is any way level get a second hand fixie/singlespeed?
    Very little maintenance and good fun to ride.

    Yeah was thinking about it alright, Colm GTI on here a lovely one for sale but just a little out of budget. Only incline of moderate note is coming through small bump in glasnevin and minor incline up Ballygall Road. This yoke comes with a triple which is not at all needed really.


  • #4
    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    Have a fixie with 48-16, you'd be surprised what you'd cycle up.
    48-18 or similar would do for a lot of routes. Check out any online gear calculator.
    Mine cost me €100 to buy, part finished, and spent another €70 on it.
    Don't even lock it when shopping in Lidl!
    Reckon bike thief wouldn't get 100m without mangling himself(they take a bit of getting used to). Added bonus!


  • #5
    macnab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭macnab


    I bought a cheap hybrid last year for commutes etc, personally I think it was a waste of money. It is too heavy and the geometry is too different compared to my road bike. I bought a Carrera TDF recently for €200 second hand and I think its the perfect 2nd bike/commuter.


  • #6
    Dermot Illogical
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,131 ✭✭✭Dermot Illogical


    ford2600 wrote: »
    Have a fixie with 48-16, you'd be surprised what you'd cycle up.

    True that. Both my single speeds are 48-16 and Howth summit is no bother on them. They're ideal for cycling around Dublin. It's definitely worth considering.


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  • #7
    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    Dermot Illogical wrote: »
    True that.

    Good man Omar:-)


  • #8
    Dermot Illogical
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,131 ✭✭✭Dermot Illogical


    ford2600 wrote: »
    Dermot Illogical wrote: »
    True that.

    Good man Omar:-)

    Omar? :confused:


  • #9
    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    Took it you were a 'The Wire' fan.

    Apologies
    Dermot Illogical wrote: »
    ford2600 wrote: »

    Omar? :confused:


  • #10
    Ole Rodrigo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,013 ✭✭✭Ole Rodrigo


    Any problems with mudguards on single speeds ?


  • #11
    Tonyandthewhale
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,867 ✭✭✭Tonyandthewhale


    ror_74 wrote: »
    Any problems with mudguards on single speeds ?

    No more than with any other road bike


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  • #12
    detones
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 964 ✭✭✭detones


    Ok vanity is getting the better of me and I think I'm too cool and handsome to cycle this ugly Halfords yoke even if it is half price. Off to look for and research some single speeds or fixies.


  • #13
    Bigus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,950 ✭✭✭Bigus


    Triban 3 from decathlon in Belfast, for 300 sterling it'll be nearly as good as your good bike 2 year guarantee too.

    http://www.decathlon.co.uk/?gclid=CIqT162LrbYCFQyQ4QodwAsA9w


  • #14
    dario28
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,187 ✭✭✭dario28


    Dermot Illogical wrote: »
    True that. Both my single speeds are 48-16 and Howth summit is no bother on them. They're ideal for cycling around Dublin. It's definitely worth considering.


    Where did you get yours ? Are the ones off ebay any use ?

    What gearing would they generally come with ? I would have the malahide road on my daily commute


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