More information on the Carrera Subway 2 here. In addition to Carrera’s new bikes, it continues to offer its extensive range of ebikes. Made from triple butted aluminium tubing that keep the overall frame weight low, the forks feature carbon blades on an alloy steerer, which should help reduce road vibrations, giving you a more comfortable ride. Buy Now: Carrera Crossfire 1 mens from Halfords for £275 or Carrera Crossfire 1 women’s from Halfords for £275, Carrera Crossfire E men’s electric hybrid bike. See the full range on the Halfords website. Please reload. It is spec’d with 7-speed Shimano Tourney, a 14-28T cassette teamed with a compact 50/34 chainset, meaning that you should be able ride most of the typical roads around the UK, but the stronger riders may find it quite ‘spinny’ on the flat.

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That’s in line with recent trends, whereby the seat stays meet the seat tube lower down, reportedly improving comfort. More information on the Carrera Zelos here. Carrera’s hybrid bike range is split into two categories: urban and leisure.

Despite looking much like an offroad beast, the Carrera Crossfire 2 is more suited for smoother surfaces. Learn more.

Key changes announced cover new bikes, revised specs and updated geometries. Learn More.

There are three frame sizes available in the main models, 17″, 19″, 21″ in the men’s and 16″, 18″, 20″ in the women’s. The second-generation, mountain bike styled hybrid features 24 gears, adjustable front suspension and mechanical disc brakes. Carrera carries options from trail to tarmac, urban to mountain, and even kids bikes, with this buyer’s guide focusing specifically on Carrera’s road and hybrid (including electric) options. The men’s size-only Subway 2 gets hydraulic disc braking along with an 18-speed groupset, with a slightly wider range of gears over the Subway 1. Carrera’s entry-level urban hybrid, the Parva, comes with rim brakes and a Shimano Tourney 14-speed groupset. The other obvious model differences in the range are the number of gears on offer, with Crossfire 1 providing 21 gears, Crossfire 2 24 gears and Crossfire 3 18. See the Carrera Vanquish Disc at Halfords, Best mountain bike: how to choose the right bike for you, Mountain bike groupsets: everything you need to know, How to set up your mountain bike in 7 simple steps, Cycling to work guide: tips for commuting by bike, Cycle to Work scheme: how to buy a tax-free bike, What to wear on a bike ride: road cycling and commuting, See the Carrera Subway Electric at Halfords, How maintaining bikes helped me fix my washing machine – and why it matters, Cycling shoes for under £100: 10 to buy in 2020, Cycle to Work scheme: everything you need to know about buying a tax-free bike, Step aside, KOMs/QOMs | Strava's new Local Legend leaderboard will reward your cycling obsession, Best gravel bikes under £1,500 | 7 adventure bikes from £500. As an essential retailer our stores, garages and mobile experts will remain open with continued safety measures in place.

Paul has been riding since he was a teenager and has been writing about bike tech for almost five years. For £400, the Vanquish Disc has an all-carbon fork, while retaining the 16-speed Shimano Claris groupset of the Virtuoso.

More information on the Carrera Crossfire 3 here. Carrera’s five road bike models (three men’s and two women’s) are now more comfort-oriented and come fitted with 28mm tyres and disc brakes. Sign in to manage your newsletter preferences. Additional accessories Kitting out your Carrera Crossfire 2 …

Also, the mechanical disc brakes push the point of contact away from the rim means that there is no heat build-up on the rim and this minimizes the chance of damage to the inner tube or tire. These new developments have come off the back of research undertaken with consumer groups and also via the results of a YouGov survey in which 88% of people polled intimated that saddle comfort is an important factor in choosing a new bike and as a response to the 41% of those polled that were not confident at repairing a puncture.