| I'm not a huge fan of Halfords but their prices aren't bad and the bigger stores will usually have the size of bike you want in stock.
Make sure you pick the right frame size and ask for a test-ride before you buy. Also, never buy mountain "style" bikes with crappy plastic pedals and comedy suspension - they last all of 2 months and then go rusty, make funny noises and are horrible to ride.
Depending how much you're spending, see if you can get a deal on a saddle; a decent one will cost you about £25-£40
so if you can get it thrown in for free or for half-price it's well worth asking (believe me, they CAN give you a lower price).
A good seat is well worth having because it makes for a nicer
more comfortable ride - don't buy a "big" seat, they look comfortable but they will chaff your thighs like crazy so choose one that is fairly narrow.
I hope you have fun on your new bike, and ride safe :-)
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