GT Transeo Bike

If you need a bike for non competitive general cycling then the GT Transeo is one to consider. I came across it when looking for a bike that would work for commuting, leisure (with the family) a bit of training and probably get mistreated a fair bit.

This could involve anything from bashing along a few gravel tracks or canal towpaths, to faster cycling on the road for fitness. Obviously this all pointed to a hybrid of some sort. There were several versions of the GT Transeo to look at, along with other brands at around the £400 price.

On the 'must have' list were some lockable front shocks for versatility and for protecting from jarring on gravel (yes, a bit wimpish I know). Also the gears needed to give a good road speed and also have a granny gear. Thirdly, straight handlebars, as it was inevitable that I would be in heavy traffic and I'm not a great risk taker. The Transeo matched those needs. ( At this price level the shocks requirement actually turned out to rule out quite a few bikes ).