If on the roads, definitely look at a hybrid bike. Now is a good time to start looking out for deals as the 2016 models start to attract discounts from their initial prices.
I recommend keeping an eye on places like Halfords, Evans Cycles if only for the ability to goi in store and try the bike out.

Don't get too tied up in it all though, something like this offers a more than decent starting point and is heavily discounted already. It's worth noting that it doesn't have mudgaurds or rack if that was something you might like.
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/hybrid-bikes/carrera-crossfire-2-mens-hybrid-bike-2015

There are means of getting it cheaper as well, British Cycling membership = 10% (after £16-20 outlay or borrow a friends) or you can purchase vouchers which offer 10% off, or use both! Or wait for Halfords flash sales(10%) - sign up to their emails. And you can use all three if you're cunning about it :man: eg: 10% flash sale - click and collect it! Then buy vouchers at 10% off, then wave your British Cycling at the till when you collect. Take into account that last discount when buying the vouchers.... tadaaaaa - nearly 30% off :smiley:

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That's very heavy duty use for a £200 bike. For a more typical leisure user I'd expect it to be fine.

This is probably a bit nearer what you want/need but you would probably be better off without the unnecessary and heavy suspension and fat tyres; so actually neither of them is right. Keep a look out for a decent hybrid - a more road orientated one for your purposes. Getting the wrong bike (even a well made one) won't encourage you to enjoy cycling. It's one of the few forms of exercise I enjoy (on a nice day). Good luck.
PS If you are mechanically competent £200 will get you a very good used hybrid via ebay or similar: look for brands like Specialized, TREK, etc. Giant are excellent value too.

I went to work today on my Vengeance travelled down the canal pathway 9 miles there and then same back to work while the weather is nice made a change from car and traffic.

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great bike for the money. :smiley:

seems a cracking price

Excellent

this or the Avanti Giro 1 at £330? I'm an outbof shape middle aged man wanting to get back into biking. comments (that are helpful) appreciated.

cheers

Will be used on roads, but not sure how big a difference a mountain versus a road would give.

Depends on the tread pattern, and width of the One of my bikes is like cycling through glue.

Seems an excellent price - could someone more knowledgeable let me know if this is better than the Carrera Vulcan? I know this one is priced better in the sale, just curious as to whether this is the better bike leaving aside the price, because the Vulcan will eventually be for sale at half price (probably) and that's the one I've been looking at. Thanks