my whole point seems to be missed here, a bad first bike will put people off, investing in a good bike (I never said an expensive one) will serve you for years to come, buy this cheap one and having to replace when it breaks is a false economy.

and I said its a good price, just not a good bike. deals are only as good as the product itself.

Oh come on even after a few comments earlier have clearly said they bought it or similar ones and impressed with it for the money paid. I was so glad thinking people here today are sensible because no "do no buy if you want to cycle regularly" or "spend only about a million pound more to get a much better bike" blablablabla until I saw your comment! It's only 70 quid! What are you expecting?! It's a good deal because you get a new bike (and seems to be a good value one according to comments) so stop BSing and vote hot!

​not saying it's not a good price, but like I said, parts are non existent, which means when something breaks it's basically scrap and a waste of money.

and as a starter bike, I'd say it's terrible, nothing will put you off more than constant repairs and ling walks home.

few people here have been impressed, but without knowing their mileage it's not really a recommendation.

not saying spend a fortune, there does reach a point where gains are negligible, but go for a known brand with good customer support and service shops. eg, decathlon, not much more cost but great bikes.

how am I not being sensible here? I explained the reasons why it's best avoided and you replied with a bitter comment. enjoy your bike, I genuinely hope it serves you well, but I realistically know it sadly will break.

​the triban 500 is on offer atm for £250. might sound like a lot more being 3 times the price, but when you factor in repairs and service it'll work out a lot cheaper, safer and ultimately more enjoyable.

Link isn't working for me

Weirdly, that does the same for me on chrome - it starts to open a new tab...which then closes.

I found it on Tesco's site - the reviews look pretty poor. I think I'll pass (and yes, I know it's only £70, but I think you'd be better off getting a used road bike and putting a little more money into it than getting this).

also posted here...

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/vertigo-richmond-700c-road-bike-77-95-delivered-tesco-direct-2596721

I got a similar bike on a deal similar to this from Tesco last year, still going strong for 70 quid although I had to change the brake pads pretty quickly and my wheels got stolen, great deal
I only use it for short commutes to work but does the job nicely

Edit- as well as changing the brake pads quickly I also changed the tyres as one of the tyres had the steel wires starting to show after a weeks riding. Also I changed the seat after a year as it started to perish and the material split

Bought this one http://www.tesco.com/direct/vertigo-moroto-700c-front-suspension-hybrid-bike-20-frame/634-2849.prd?skuId=634-2849 a couple of weeks ago - very impressed for the money! No-one expects state of the art at this price, but it works as it should. Couldn't buy the parts for £70!!

it may be adblock plus that is blocking the page from opening, on mine i got the same then temporarily disabled adblock and page opened fine. I generally use firefox browser.