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| Value for Money | 8.7/10  |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.3/10 |
By billtcl
on 12th Sep 2007
| Value for money | 9/10 |
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| Overall value | 8/10 |
 billtcl's recommendation | |
For me the perfect low cost commuting bike. Good disc brakes, lightweight but rigid. Good deal all round.
Cheap and nasty tyres.
I needed a low cost commuter that can do the miles (160 a week on London's shoddy roads). I've had the Gryphon 4 months now and it is perfect. Really good brakes, nice gearing, light and quick. At under £400 it is a very well specced machine. I was somewhat wary about buying from Halfords and true enough the first one I went into was staffed by Fraggle Rock. But the staff at Kingston Upon Thames were interested, knowledgeable and helpful - like a real bike shop. The 6 week service was handled very professionally. My one gripe is the tyres. They are very slippy when wet and because the brakes are so good it can be a bit scary if you have to brake hard. So I'd recommend putting new tyres on asap. But all in all a superb commuter.
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