Cycle to work scheme.

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[quote author=Andy FZS link=topic=18459.msg212696#msg212696 date=1444505335]
I've been looking at the ctw scheme but think I might just buy a bike outright. Still not sure what to buy,  I'm looking for a hybrid type. Man at work tells me to buy a giant as they're good value. Any suggestions I'm thinking of spending  £500 ish.
Cheers.

Giant's a great brand, I've had the defy before with no hassles, but sometimes your best just going into your local shop and not worry about name, it's more of a 'feel' thing, you'll probably sit on a bike you've never heard of but it feels right for you
I done the same and now wanting a NORCO,  never heard of them before I went to the shop but it 'feels' right for me It's a cyclecross but would depend what sort of biking your wanting to do
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Norco is a good enough make for mountain bikes Sinto but not sure on cyclocross. Some say they are underspecced for the money. Can't comment on the CTW scheme as haggled with Hafrauds on one of their offer weekends and got 20% off total on a Voodoo Bizango 29er mountain bike. Great bike for the money, just a shame their sole distributor in the UK is Halfrauds.
Had a Giant XTC before it got stolen and it was a quality bike. Best bet is to trawl the cycling forums for info.