Cycle to Work Scheme launched at work
03 February 2012, 03:15 PM
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Cycle to Work Scheme launched at work
So I'll be getting a new bike 
Can anyone recommend a road bike for £5-600?
Where can you buy the bike from under this scheme - are there approved outlets or can you go anywhere?
Steve
Can anyone recommend a road bike for £5-600?
Where can you buy the bike from under this scheme - are there approved outlets or can you go anywhere?
Steve
03 February 2012, 03:22 PM
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There are variations on the scheme and it depends which your company is in my organisations preferred partner was halfords so the only choice is bordman really. I went outside the scheme and bought a specialized bike.
03 February 2012, 03:35 PM
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To an extent you are. That's why I went for specialized as I found I could get an equivalent bike a good bit cheaper but that's maybe slightly unfair to bordman as their bikes always do well in reviews.
03 February 2012, 03:42 PM
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Yeah, you need to be careful with the CTW schemes now. They aren't as good as they were. You should confirm the final payment as some places are making it a lot more than it used to be.
Not putting you off, it's a great idea but maybe not so good. It may almost be better to go for an interest free option and have more choice.
Not putting you off, it's a great idea but maybe not so good. It may almost be better to go for an interest free option and have more choice.
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Yeah, you need to be careful with the CTW schemes now. They aren't as good as they were. You should confirm the final payment as some places are making it a lot more than it used to be.
Not putting you off, it's a great idea but maybe not so good. It may almost be better to go for an interest free option and have more choice.
Not putting you off, it's a great idea but maybe not so good. It may almost be better to go for an interest free option and have more choice.
04 February 2012, 08:24 AM
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I've used the CTW scheme twice, just finished the last one so waiting for the final payment figure 
My first CTW saved more money, now i think you'd be better getting discount from the bike shop. Without really trying i bought a Trek mountain bike with 10% discount.
Nik.
My first CTW saved more money, now i think you'd be better getting discount from the bike shop. Without really trying i bought a Trek mountain bike with 10% discount.
Nik.
Yeah, you need to be careful with the CTW schemes now. They aren't as good as they were. You should confirm the final payment as some places are making it a lot more than it used to be.
Not putting you off, it's a great idea but maybe not so good. It may almost be better to go for an interest free option and have more choice.
Not putting you off, it's a great idea but maybe not so good. It may almost be better to go for an interest free option and have more choice.
04 February 2012, 12:37 PM
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I looked into the scheme last year but decided I didn't trust the Gov't so bought a bike which was last years model and got 200 quid off.
OK it was last years model but didn't bother me
The other option is to wander around something like retrobike.co..uk and see what is available slightly used. Bikes do not hold their value well at the moment !
Or look at places like Merlin Cycles which sell last years stock usually at about 30 percent off
Shaun
OK it was last years model but didn't bother me
The other option is to wander around something like retrobike.co..uk and see what is available slightly used. Bikes do not hold their value well at the moment !
Or look at places like Merlin Cycles which sell last years stock usually at about 30 percent off
Shaun
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