It's kind of like adoption

Have you had a look at the ride to work scheme? They come under all sorts of different names, cycle plus and ride to work being just two of them. The way it works is that your work place buys a bike for you through one of the suppliers. You can also buy clothing or safety equipment. Some of the schemes have a maximum amount of £1000 others its up to you. You then pay it back over twelve months interest free and minus your tax and national insurance. For the higher rate tax payer that means you are paying less than half price for everything! Any company can do it, even if it is your, as long as you pay yourself a salary...So it's kind of like adoption, most of the fun, half the cost and half the pain. Give it a go you have nothing to lose.

This is my one, a talon 2 from Moreton Cycles, picked it up on Thursday for just £375 instead of £750 along with £250 worth of kit for £125 What a bargain!

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/talon.2/7877/45530/



Features

Key Upgrades (from Talon 3):
- RockShox Dart 2 TK, 100mm travel fork
- Shimano Deore 27 speed shifters and SLX rear derailleur
- Shimano Alivio Octalink chainset
- Giant Connect handlebar, stem and seat post
- Sizes: S (16”), M (18”), L (20”), XL (21”)
- Colour: White/Blue/Black