I'm going to get a new bicycle, I don't want cheap, but not expensive either & I need mudguards & a carrier

Question

Can someone recommend a quality female bike that's not overpriced please.

I'm not into loads of gears, seven or less is enough.

A basket on the front aswel would be good but not essential, and I prefer the Hybrid style.

I'm in the UK

Answer 1

I took friends of mine to Evans Cycles in Glasgow as they were looking for bikes to give cycling a try.  They ordered two (a Male and a Female) bikes from Evans via the Internet and got both for £500.  There bikes were Hybrid Scott frames with 21 gears and they are great value for money.  You will find it difficult to buy a bike that only has 7 gears, you might get one with 14 or 16 gears but don't let the gears put you off as you will soon get used to them.  Go for it, there are good value bikes out there.

Answer 2

well it would help if you told us the price rang or your buget but trek makes different bikes from one speed to 32 speed but keep in mind if you got a lot of hills than gears are your friend but if you are not into going fast and no hill then you are right you don't need the gears trek prices are from $700 to $8,500.00  you don't want to go any lower than $700 because then you are buying a death trap so hope this helps god bless you

Answer 3

Trust in your local bike shop - even if that means Halfords. They'll be able to direct you to exactly what you are after. You'll probably be able to get all the extras for you and your bike there as well. They will probably throw in something for free, (if you're brave enough to ask for it), and you should get you first bike service for nothing as well.

I'm not sure of your budget but if you are looking for recreational hybrid, the Trek T30 may be what you are looking for. It retails new at £249.99. It's aluminium frame so it won't rust and is light weight compaired to steel frames. It comes with mud guarding on both front and back wheels. It has a rear rack to attach items over the rear mud guard, a trouser guard over the chain and even comes with a stand. It does come with 21 gears though. This does sound a lot considering you only wanted 7 but then......you don't have to use them all.

Hope I've been of help to you. Happy cycling!

Answer 4

As you are not appearing to want to spend too much money, and I assume that you'd like to buy a machine that is already fitted with guards and carrier, may i suggest looking at the Edinburgh bicycle company website.

They have quite a selection of machines that are supplied with the bits you require and also the other bits that you might want such as clothing, lights perhaps and maybe a bike computer.

I have always received the best of service from these people who have great prices and a good delivery policy.

Another on-line shop you might like to look at is the Wiggle website. I have not used these people as much as the Edinburgh people, but again I have received great service from Wiggle.

I am assuming that you don't need a specialist bike such as a dedicated tourer, but if you do the aforementioned sites also supply such bikes.

Answer 5

Have a look at www.raleigh.co.uk  you can order on line and have it delivered to your nearest raleigh dealer, who will assemble it for you free and notify you when it is ready for collection, you get free gifts and they have a returns policy through the dealer.

Prices start at £155 for the Oakland and keep going up.

Answer 6

Depending on where you live, the French sports supermarket chain Decathlon have shops here in UK and are well worth a visit. Good quality/choice and very good prices.

Answer 7

Try

http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=en&q...

- cheaper than retailers and even online shops for a very nice ladies Hybrid Bike.