Help finding a good bicycle for £200 max please, any advice???

bootcutboy

I am on the look out for a good bicycle for £200 MAX and what with summer rapidly drawing to an end I am hoping there will be some great offers kicking about.

I broke my last bike a couple of years ago by riding it too hard I think, so I need something sturdy, I would like something that is hopefully gonna last me a good few years, I want to cycle for fitness and lose a bit of weight, cycling approx an hour a day on roads but sometimes for longer on cycle tracks and occasionally bumpy paths and trails in the countryside so what bike do I want? a road bike or a mountain bike or a hybrid? and what kind of tyres?

Has anyone seen any deals or Can anybody suggest a great bike or tell me where there may be a really good bike buyers guide. I am 5' 9" and about 12.5 stone (overweight I know but hoping to do something about this very soon).

Thanks a lot for any help anyone can give!

Syman

halfords had some deals on for half price reebok hybrid bikes. Can't vouch for the quality though. Also noticed a raleigh on the halfords site. all within your price range

Coopdivi

This one is £200 including delivery and gets good reviews although I would guess your size is sold out.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/globe/vienna-1-2010-hybrid-bike-ec019552?query=globe%20vienna&utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=awin&promo=Communities

This bike is £200 including delivery but is more suited to roads than trails etc.

http://www.buybikesnow.com/539/Kona-Smoke-700c-Hybrid-Commuter-Bike.html

There are reviews on this American website.

http://www.roadbikereview.com/mfr/kona-mountain-bikes/hybrid-bike/PRD_291078_5672crx.aspx