Pretty much, with cheap bikes you don't find much difference in terms of quality until you reach about the £200 mark. Maybe you should try a second hand shop. From what I know, they usually try to bring the bike back up to scratch, and the bikes tend to be of a higher standard to start with.
Pretty much, with cheap bikes you don't find much difference in terms of quality until you reach about the £200 mark. Maybe you should try a second hand shop. From what I know, they usually try to bring the bike back up to scratch, and the bikes tend to be of a higher standard to start with.
I don't know much about bikes and I wouldn't be able to judge which used bike is good and which isn't.
As others have pointed out you could get a second hand bike of better quality for about £100 but if you don't know how to inspect a bike properly don't do it alone. Perhaps have a friend with some cycling knowledge come with you.
As others have pointed out you could get a second hand bike of better quality for about £100 but if you don't know how to inspect a bike properly don't do it alone. Perhaps have a friend with some cycling knowledge come with you.
The first one is better equipped (especially the splash guard for rainy days) but in general I liked the second one better cause it seemed lighter. The splash guards are useful but the other stuff is just more weight!
Also haven't you considered going for a second hand bike. I mean, there's not much to inspect after all. Check the wheels to be aligned, the rim for and deformations, the brakes to be adjusted, the brake pads to be new, the frame to be solid and the welding/brazing joints, check the steering to be aligned and don't buy a heavy bike. The lighter the better. Also check the gear shifting to work. It's better to take it for a ride before buying.
The first one is better equipped (especially the splash guard for rainy days) but in general I liked the second one better cause it seemed lighter. The splash guards are useful but the other stuff is just more weight!
Also haven't you considered going for a second hand bike. I mean, there's not much to inspect after all. Check the wheels to be aligned, the rim for and deformations, the brakes to be adjusted, the brake pads to be new, the frame to be solid and the welding/brazing joints, check the steering to be aligned and don't buy a heavy bike. The lighter the better. Also check the gear shifting to work. It's better to take it for a ride before buying.
I don't really know any second hand shops around and I don't have any bike-experienced mates. I know that Argos bikes are **** but I don't really care since I will just drive it to uni and back I will buy the second one. Thanks for help.