Want to buy a new bike

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Fooby that Boardman is pretty epic for the money. I got my GT from halfords a few years ago for about £250 and it's been awesome and has the exact spec your looking for. A grand will get you something really awesome but TBH unless you want to get really into it I wouldn'tspend a grand as that sort of money could custom build you something that you could race at a national level.

IMO I know we slate Halfords but considering they have loads of stores and do a free 6 week service which you'll need as the gear cables slacken off as can a few other things.