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Aug 10, 2008 22:04:41 GMT
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Not car related i know, but i noticed somebody on here advertising some bikes. Need a very good quality hybrid road bike. Must be in top nick, cash waiting.  |
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Aug 12, 2008 14:52:31 GMT
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What sort of size do you need & how much are you looking at spending? We sometimes get s/h stuff in at work.
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Aug 13, 2008 19:33:44 GMT
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I'll need a 20" frame and something on the lines of those Carrera Subway's alford's sell.  |
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Aug 13, 2008 20:04:13 GMT
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Sorry, we only usually sell decent bikes, not that kind of thing I'll keep an eye out-spoke to a customer today whos thinking of p/x'ing his bike for a new one & his current one came from us. I'll let you know if it's any good, or if I can find a deal on a new one |
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Well you know what i mean. It is the top end of what Halford's sell. Don't mind spending a bit if a bargain is to be had. Thanks for looking. Ian |
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lol@ goldenwonder, and, erm, at myself. don't do the whole advertising thing, but anyway...
the subway is a good bike. not from halfords press, not even from carrera's mouths (remembering carrera used to be merida-made), but from the uk bike press itself givign 9 or 10 out of 10 in hybrid/commuter tests.
its not the top end though - just the higher end of whats normally ranged. you can get most anything by special order, and check with your employer TVRT as if they've got cycle2work on you can save a packet.
failing all that I have a subway 8 from 2004/5 in my store that was returned - i'd love to get that cleared out! need to check what size it is, and find someone to fit that stupid nexus hub to the rear wheel since my mechanic left and the last time I did one I spend two days putting it back together lol.
anyway enough H-whoring. I don't even like the place.
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I know alot of the Halfords stuff really isn't that bad, aren't some Carrera's bikes still Merida made? Only having a bit of a dig from the LBS corner Cycle to work schemes are a good idea, we're signed up with cyclescheme, which is a national one that most independant dealers work with. Halfords & some other big chain store companies run their own to save the commision |
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Aug 15, 2008 12:24:50 GMT
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I've read about this scheme but unfortunately i'm self employed and my toolbox won't fit on the handlebars.  Would like to hear of a way round it though solely for the purchase of a bike not to use for work. |
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Doesn't really seem to matter if you don't use it for work, lots of people who buy them have no intension of riding to work on them, we've done mtb race bikes as well as time trial bikes! Have a look at www.cyclescheme.co.uk & see if it's do-able. Or give me a call at work to chat about it 0115 9654419 |
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I've followed that link and it states in bold print 'self employed on your bike' or words to that effect.  |
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