First...what kind of bicycle - road bike, mountain bike, hybrid bike - what?
Second - there is NO such thing as "the best" bicycle. What is best for one person my be junk to another.
Figure out where & how you will be riding. Why get a mountain bike for the streets or a road bike for off-road use. Right? Next, figure a budget (£300) and look at as many bikes in that price range as possible. Test ride them extensively - more than once around the block. The one that feels best - is THE best.
That price is probably a bit low, but it depends on what you call a good bike.
It will also depend on what you want the bike for, will you only ride on the road, off road, trails, or a combination of those? If you want a MTB with suspension, you won't get a good one for that price, but you'll get a reasonable road cycle.
The best thing that you can do is go to your local cycle store, tell them what you want the bike for, and your budget, and see what they have to offer.
Personally, I'd go for a well known brand, I have two Giant cycles that I'm more than happy with, and I have several friends who are also happy with their Giant cycles, so I can recommend that brand.
At that price the components, such as wheels, gears and brakes, will be reasonable, not high quality, but you should be out of the lower end of the market, so you should get something that will give you good service.
If you go for a good brand, you might find an entry level cycle for that price, the frame will be the same as the higher models, but it will have cheaper components.
The 2011 range will be hitting the shops soon, so you might be able to pick up a 2010 model for a bargain price if you look around.
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First...what kind of bicycle - road bike, mountain bike, hybrid bike - what?
Second - there is NO such thing as "the best" bicycle. What is best for one person my be junk to another.
Figure out where & how you will be riding. Why get a mountain bike for the streets or a road bike for off-road use. Right? Next, figure a budget (£300) and look at as many bikes in that price range as possible. Test ride them extensively - more than once around the block. The one that feels best - is THE best.
That price is probably a bit low, but it depends on what you call a good bike.
It will also depend on what you want the bike for, will you only ride on the road, off road, trails, or a combination of those? If you want a MTB with suspension, you won't get a good one for that price, but you'll get a reasonable road cycle.
The best thing that you can do is go to your local cycle store, tell them what you want the bike for, and your budget, and see what they have to offer.
Personally, I'd go for a well known brand, I have two Giant cycles that I'm more than happy with, and I have several friends who are also happy with their Giant cycles, so I can recommend that brand.
At that price the components, such as wheels, gears and brakes, will be reasonable, not high quality, but you should be out of the lower end of the market, so you should get something that will give you good service.
If you go for a good brand, you might find an entry level cycle for that price, the frame will be the same as the higher models, but it will have cheaper components.
The 2011 range will be hitting the shops soon, so you might be able to pick up a 2010 model for a bargain price if you look around.
To be honest at that price none of them will be "good". You might have to go 200 or so more pounds before you get to "good"