OT: Hybrid push bike advise.

[jnc90]

Don't worry, everyone's forgotten the cctv doesn't work where you park your bike.
So why not get a really expensive one?

It won't be going in the car park this time, staying safe in my spare room! Slight pain in the arse dragging it through the flat each night but not risking it anymore! Bellway have no welded up the bolts in the lock up but still not risking a second theft and looking like a complete idiot!

All silly-billy replies aside have a look at the Focus range of bikes. Despite being not stocked by a lot of places I have found them to be worth hunting out. They are brilliant value for money - this depends on how much you want to spend though as they don't start off that cheap. Really well built from what I have seen. Took my mountain bike to bits not long ago and every component is greased - even the bolts holding the bottle cage on.
https://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/focu...-id149334.html
https://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/focu...-id149337.html
Couple of examples listed above. Also again if money isn't the issue then Scott do a superb range.

Cheers mate! Can't say I've come across them before so will take a look

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk
Some real bargains to be had here if you get a 2014 or 2015 model.
I got a 1000 quid bike for 600 and my mate had a 2800 quid bike for 1200.
If your just riding back and forth to work and taff trail then the bikes you put up will do a job but you can get much better spec bikes for a little more, especially if you're savvy and buy an older model.
Then if you decide to get into it a bit more and go mountain biking or on rougher terrain you've got a better spec bike and haven't had to pay that much more.

Not had a look on that site, will have a browse now cheers! I realise I could get a better spec for a little more than the actual price of the 2 I linked, around the £5-600 mark, but seeing as I have a 20% off voucher in work with Cycles Uk then actually I won't be spending anything like that and from what I've read now they would both be pretty good spec bikes for about £350!

Your best bet is to go and visit a few bicycle shops. Size and fit is very important, you need to gel with your new machine. I used to have a Kona that became an extension of my body

Have tried out a few different bikes, brands etc but can't seem to find anyone local stocking the bikes I'm looking at in store. Haven't been into Evans yet mind so gonna try and pop in before buying!