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Singletrack classifieds. You've got to be quick though.

Good call, thanks.

Another option is auction where you can buy a nearly new hybrid for £50 if you're careful.

Managed to get two hybrid, a trek step-thru and a ridgeback for £130 altogether, involved I giving it some elbow grease, spend a bit more on new chain, brake block etc. and still end up with a decent bike for around £200*

(spend £70 on top putting it back into working order).

That's not a bad idea - I think this is the limit of work I'd (and it would most likely be me) be prepared to put into it.

It is never going to set the world on fire, but this is £170, and if she just wants it to get her three miles then it'll do the job I reckon

I love decathlon so much. OF COURSE they'd come up trumps.