Hi guys,

I'm in need of a new bike. My Dawes Mirage 06' is suffering from the extra millage I do now in Scotland. (I cycle for fun up hill, down hill, Forrest and marsh, don't ask about the marsh). I found the roads to be a whole lot harsher than London where I moved from.

I'm stuck between choosing a tourer or another Hybrid. I need to carry things and my bike cries whenever I use my pannier. I've tried everything and it's officially dying a premature death. It's four months old.

My price range is £400.

It looks like it's in good condition until you ride it.