On Monday, May 6, 2019 at 6:53:55 PM UTC+1, JWM wrote:
A female friend of mine wants a new bike

Her current one is from Halfords and is their "own brand" although I can't quite remember the name off the top of my head. She'll want something similar ie a hybrid with a female frame but the main criteria are it needs to be a good deal lighter and have disk brakes.

Not being familiar with bikes at all I wondered if anyone has any recommendations for something suitable - budget is around £500.

My bike has a toothed belt rather than a chain and it has a hub gear - not wanting the belt for my friend but a hub gear might be good?

Thanks

My wife loves her Giant Expression N3. £350 or so.

https://www.thebikelist.co.uk/giant/...sion-n3-w-2013