Bike recommendations please

[UnderTheStars21]

Just that really. Have decided to cycle to work to get fitter. The journey is half an hour each way alongside a bus way so pretty flat. I have a bike that was given to me but it's quite old and heavy. Have a big birthday coming up so thought I would treat myself to a new one. Was thinking hybrid. Any suggestions of make price to pay etc. Something to make it easier on the knees!

I tried hybrid specialised and ridgeback when looking for mine, ended up with the ridgeback because the position felt more comfortable. They do a range of hybrids for a range of prices. Really recommend you find a shop and test ride a few.
I love riding to work & back- enjoy!

Thank you will go and try some out at the weekend. Any essential extras you would recommend

Lights!

Good ones. You can get USB rechargeable ones

Spare inner tube and puncture repair kit

Reflective / Hi Vis top

Helmet

Also before you go easy and bug one see if your work do a cycle to work scheme :)

I bought a Pendleton briary from Halfords for about £170 in a sale. It's a cheap bike but very light and quick and comfortable. Quite sporty really and has survived daily commute with barely a murmur fir a year. So it's worth a look if you fancy a cheap bike to get started with.

Am giving mine to DD1 however and am lokkibg for a better quality hybrid around the £400 mark. Am looking a Ridgeback and Specialised as well. Also seen recommendations for Carerra and for Decathlon bikes (!) which apparently have good components.

Love cycling to work. Am a total bike bore

You could also look at Foffa bikes - v trendy

Budget?

essential = mudguards. I can't wear a backpack so panniers+rack for me. Good lights & waterproof jacket.

I really reaallllyyy want an Islabike Beinn 29.

Convincing myself to part with £600 is proving difficult though...

Thanks for your replies everyone sorry for the delay replying have been driven mad with toothache for the last week. Ordered a Briary and picked it up today. it's amazing what a difference it makes its so light and quick compared to my old bike can't wait to start cycling property

Thats great news!

It's a good value bike, nice and light and quick.

Happy commuting!