Cycling UK Forum

Yep one of my searches took me into Decathlon - I was looking through Facebook marketplace and found a "Triban" which I'd never heard of, and a google took me to Decathlon. Useful info to know they make good VFM bikes, but as you said pretty much everywhere is out of stock.

Thanks for the replies so far

Funny you should say that about new bikes as just checking availability it seems bike shop owners are now sleeping on beds of crisp new £20 notes as there's naff all available. I think I'll maybe leave it a couple of months and see as people return to work if they want to sell off their impulse purchases. Still welcome thoughts about what "nearly new" models are best - or just stick with the makes I've heard of.

Hi all,
After a while and some issues that mean when I start cycling it will be very minimal distances and only occasionally, I am returning to cycling and need a bike. Given the way I'll use it, I have allocated a £400 budget. Mainly footpaths, bridleways and backroads, so it will be an MTB or hybrid.

The question is - do I buy something secondhand like a Boardman/Trek/Specialized for £300 and get it serviced, or spend the money on a brand new for example Cube Aim hardtail from Wiggle, or a Carrera from H*lfords (something like https://www.halfords.com/bikes/mountain ... 40910.html is £325) ?

thanks for the advice