Cannondale Hybrid Bike

[noTAGlove]

I'm in the market for a hybrid bike, and I'm going to by a CANNONDALE QUICK 4. My budget is £400-500.

I can buy a 2109 version for £400

https://www.cyclesurgery.com/p/canno...tml?colour=123

Or can I buy a 2020 version for nearly £500

https://www.evanscycles.com/cannonda...-bike-EV360881

Both have disk brakes. I know very little about bikes, so those of you that do, would you mind looking over the specs of both models and see if the 2020 version is worth the near £100 more than the 2019 version.

Thanks in advance.

[higham5]

The more expensive bike has MicroSHIFT Advent gearing which I gave never heard of. The older cheaper uses a Deore rear mech which are time proven. So technically I would save the £100 and invest in good cycling shorts and naybe a pair of cycling shoes.

Key thing when buying a cycle is SIZE, go on the Cannondale sizing chart, determine the correct size for you, then buy that one. Don't compromise and buy “ what they have on offer”

http://yarta.innovations2019.org/can...ke-size-chart/

Steve

[noTAGlove]

The more expensive bike has MicroSHIFT Advent gearing which I gave never heard of. The older cheaper uses a Deore rear mech which are time proven. So technically I would save the £100 and invest in good cycling shorts and naybe a pair of cycling shoes.

Key thing when buying a cycle is SIZE, go on the Cannondale sizing chart, determine the correct size for you, then buy that one. Don't compromise and buy “ what they have on offer�

http://yarta.innovations2019.org/can...ke-size-chart/

Steve

Many thanks Steve. Can I ask if you (or anyone else) think these bikes (links attached) are better than the Cannondale? They are in the same price range.

https://www.cyclesurgery.com/p/ridge...tml?colour=109

https://www.cyclesurgery.com/p/speci...ml?colour=3533

[higham5]

Many thanks Steve. Can I ask if you (or anyone else) think these bikes (links attached) are better than the Cannondale? They are in the same price range.

https://www.cyclesurgery.com/p/ridge...tml?colour=109

https://www.cyclesurgery.com/p/speci...ml?colour=3533

I would group Cannondale and Specialised together as bikes from a high end manufacturer. Ridgeback doesn’t have the same parents. I would look at them in the showroom , sit on them and decide. As a guideline for £400-500 avoid any bike with cable disk brakes, eg cable to the caliper. All off the bikes you have listed are full hydraulic.

When you visit a / the bike shop, look at the points of contact , seat bars and pedals. Do they look quality, are they comfortable.

Have a read through reviews like this first , they may help inform your decision, happy pedalling.

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/group-...s-guide-206065

[Guido-K]

Both would be good starter bikes. Do you work for a firm? If so, do they offer the “cycle to work” scheme?
If they do, you could get a more expensive bike, save on overall price via “benefit in kind” and pay monthly.

[noTAGlove]

Both would be good starter bikes. Do you work for a firm? If so, do they offer the “cycle to work” scheme?
If they do, you could get a more expensive bike, save on overall price via “benefit in kind” and pay monthly.

Yes, I have a Cyclescheme voucher to use.

This price range suits my needs, and I don’t need a more expensive bike. Primarily, because I’m always locking the bike up when shopping, cinema etc. in and around Greater London, so there’s less worry when the bike is sub £500.

I’ve bought a couple of Bromptons and my Cannondale Bad Boy on the scheme in previous years, so do take advantage of it.

[Guido-K]

Yes, I have a Cyclescheme voucher to use.

This price range suits my needs, and I don’t need a more expensive bike. Primarily, because I’m always locking the bike up when shopping, cinema etc. in and around Greater London, so there’s less worry when the bike is sub £500.

I’ve bought a couple of Bromptons and my Cannondale Bad Boy on the scheme in previous years, so do take advantage of it.

I’ve just had a quick look at the specs; seatstays have been moved on the 2020 (not sure if this has changed the geometry?), other than that the 2019 and 2020 models look fairly similar. Microshift are good (if somewhat not as well known as Shimano or SRAM), the main difference I can see is the 2020 is a 1x set up, and the 2019 is a triple setup. 2020 has the advantage of less gear set up/maintenance, the 42 tooth rear cog should be fine for any commuting climbs, but you may spin out on flats, and definitely will downhill.

[Bondurant]

For clarity, I think Guido means you will spin out downhill even in the 'hardest' gear which is 38-11. Personally I think it would be OK for the type of usage you are aiming to do.

[lewie]

I’ve a couple of boardmans and love the 1x rear set up
Just been cycling around Cuba on my hybrid pro and it was perfect