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  • March 12, 2013 at 9:04 pm #18212
    edharris

    Hi,

    I am looking for new, hybrid bike that is good for commuting around 9 miles a day and the odd weekend longer ride.

    So far I have the Giant Rapid and the Specialized Sirrus in mind. Does anyone have either of these two bikes and would recommend them? Or does anyone know of any other hybrids between £500-£800?

    Cheers,

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  • March 14, 2013 at 7:31 pm #721775
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    Simon E

    Boardman Hybrid Race?
    See
    Boardman Hybrid Race?

    See http://road.cc/content/news/70957-boardman-launch-three-sub-£500-bikes

    March 13, 2013 at 9:12 pm #721773
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    paulfg42

    Got a Merida Spresso. Really
    Got a Merida Spresso. Really nice bike for commuting. Can take it off road too which is a bonus.

    March 13, 2013 at 10:04 am #721771
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    PJ McNally

    I have a Giant Rapid 1 (2011
    I have a Giant Rapid 1 (2011 model).

    awesome bike, has been up hardknott pass and wrynose etc, makes me very happy.

    Rapid 1 is way overkill as a commuter though – get a 3 or 4. (Giant do it so higher numbers are lower spec).

    I commute on a modded Trek 7.2 fx (hybrid) – 7.1 is bottom of the range, so 7.2 is just one step up – and I love it. Did put some better wheels on it though.

    March 13, 2013 at 6:55 am #721769
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    Anonymous

    Only one thing against the
    Only one thing against the Planet X. For a commuter/city bike, where are the mudguard and rack mounts?

    March 12, 2013 at 10:31 pm #721767
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    colhum1

    I do my 10 mile commute on a
    I do my 10 mile commute on a Cannondale CX Quick2 (2011)
    Great ride..swapped the tyres from the supplied conti 35’s to 25 armadillo’s..really nips along.

    March 12, 2013 at 10:10 pm #721765
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    matthewn5

    Yes, try the Ridgeback
    Yes, try the Ridgeback Flight, I had one and it was great!

    Also don’t overlook Planet X’s inexpensive carbon flat-bar bike:

    http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXSLPFBFOR/planet_x_pro_carbon_sram_force_hybrid_bike

    A bit over your budget but so much superior, and under the Cycle To Work Scheme limit so you can get it tax-free if your employer is in the scheme!

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