The shop will set up and adjust it for you as well, so it'll be ready to ride straight from the shop, plus they often provide a free service after a few weeks."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52209462","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"hubcms"},"datePublished":"2024-02-15T19:57:31.000Z","text":"Look out on FB, and eBay for a second hand one. Just take your time and eventually you'll find one local enough to you. Don't be afraid to ask about age and condition. A person selling a decent one won't mind taking lots of photos.
I'd happily buy Boardman, Trek, Specialized to name but a few, but get to know how their model range works so you have an idea if it's a top, middle, or bottom of the range."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52210451","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"EndlessWaves"},"datePublished":"2024-02-15T22:11:46.000Z","text":"Hybrid tends to be a catch all category in a lot of shops so there is a fair variety of styles that get placed under that - basically everything that isn't a speed machine or off-roader.
Are you after a particular style/riding position/utility?"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52224600","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Bbqueue"},"datePublished":"2024-02-18T09:34:26.000Z","text":"Just pick up something cheap on marketplace, that way you can make sure you're comfortable with the sizing.
Have a quick look on YouTube for how you spot some of the things to look out for when buying a used bike (mainly play in the front/rear hubs and bottom bracket).
Check both wheels are true and the braking surfaces aren't excessively worn and you're pretty much good to go.
I wouldn't worry about which make you buy, as long as the components are half decent (try and keep to shimano shifters/derailleurs, cheap and easy to find replacements)
As for tyres. Buy a pair of Schwalbe Marathon Plus (make sure you get the plus). They're not cheap and they're a pig to fit BUT they're the most bulletproof tyre you'll find and will last you years."}],"commentCount":10,"interactionStatistic":4,"articleSection":"Ask"}