beesonthewhatnow
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They're utterly perfect for the Dutch, with their distinct lack of gradient anywhere and wonderful cycling infrastructure. Using one anywhere with hills takes... a certain mindset
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Orang Utan
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That’s why I said it was good for fitness! I’m loath to go back to my adventure road bikeThey're utterly perfect for the Dutch, with their distinct lack of gradient anywhere and wonderful cycling infrastructure. Using one anywhere with hills takes... a certain mindset
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Though actually that Carrera GG wanted too many gears on would also fit the bill pretty well. Maintenance would be a little harder... But bloody cheap. 2.5kg heavier than the Nexus bike though.
Actually I'd probably walk back from that a bit... I mean Halfords is always a bit chancy with initial setup.
Actually I'd probably walk back from that a bit... I mean Halfords is always a bit chancy with initial setup.
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Just ride it harder.
Orang Utan
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felixthecat
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And as that 58year old woman with a gammy knee this one is probably the most like what I am looking for (as far as I can tell) I really like the one maomao posted but no gears makes me shudder. 6 is a nice round number
And it comes in some very pretty colours which is a plus
Sadly, out of stock though
kalidarkone
Bringing YOU round.....
Here in Bristol there are quite a few bike workshops that sell refurbished bikes as well as do maintenance etc. Its where I go to get my bike serviced. There might be similar more local to you felixthecat .
maomao
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All mine had gears. With cogs and everything. Just in sealed units that require no adjustment. The first onewas an eight speed (gear) and the last one a three speed.
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And as that 58year old woman with a gammy knee this one is probably the most like what I am looking for (as far as I can tell) I really like the one maomao posted but no gears makes me shudder. 6 is a nice round number
And it comes in some very pretty colours which is a plus
Sadly, out of stock though
We may have got confused somewhere along the road. The one maomao posted (first one) has eight gears. It also weighs eight kg less than that b'twin. Which is a lot.
The main thing was that the gears on the maomao orange one require very little servicing.
gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
Gears need sod all servicing.
Just a once-over every 100 miles - when you're checking the brakes and tyres.
Just a once-over every 100 miles - when you're checking the brakes and tyres.
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felixthecat
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gentlegreen
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felixthecat you really need to plot some routes on Google earth so we can see what sort of terrain you will be riding on - otherwise you may spend a lot of time pushing the bike up hills ...
felixthecat
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Ah. Now... that's also complicated.
Most bikes will have a size chart linked to them, so you can check that for guidance, then come back on here and double check.
maomao
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It also costs twice as much tbf. I've just been feeding my bike shopping habit now I've ruined it by actually buying a bike.
forgot that one.
mauvais
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My bike weighs 14kg and it cost mumble not £500.
Orang Utan
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Bike Sizing Guides | What Size Bike Do I Need?
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I reckon, for a cheap new bike, I'd be inclined towards a hybrid... e.g this one (though Evans, Mike Ashley). 11.5kg at £290... Get a bit more versatility in ride position and the like... Honestly though that probably needs some input from weepiper or some of the other people on here who aren't men and/or have more experience with a wide range of what people are looking for.
gentlegreen
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This actually made me go and weigh my current bike - sans locks and tools ...
18KG - it's a lot lighter than my old one ...
18KG - it's a lot lighter than my old one ...
felixthecat
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Yeah, Decathlon probably have something similar, but their site seems to be down.
felixthecat
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weepiper has got a lot of shit going on, so I don't want to bother her
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Ah, ok.
maomao
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The cheapest ready to go now half decent bikes I could find a couple of weeks ago were the Cube mountain bikes from bike discount at 400 euros.
I wasn't looking at women's frames though. This is rather pink and has too many gears. Also cant find a weight for it cause I'm on my tiny phone. Ridgebacks are generally quite good and I think it's the right size.
www.tredz.co.uk
I wasn't looking at women's frames though. This is rather pink and has too many gears. Also cant find a weight for it cause I'm on my tiny phone. Ridgebacks are generally quite good and I think it's the right size.
Ridgeback Motion Open Frame 2020 - Out of Stock | Tredz Bikes
Ridgeback Motion Open Frame 2020 - Hybrid Sports Bike. Out of Stock. All Hybrid bikes are delivered free to the UK mainland, 365 day returns & Price Match.
www.tredz.co.uk
felixthecat
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Oooh. That's alrightThe cheapest ready to go now half decent bikes I could find a couple of weeks ago were the Cube mountain bikes from bike discount at 400 euros.
I wasn't looking at women's frames though. This is rather pink and has too many gears. Also cant find a weight for it cause I'm on my tiny phone. Ridgebacks are generally quite good and I think it's the right size.
Ridgeback Motion Open Frame 2020 - Out of Stock | Tredz Bikes
Ridgeback Motion Open Frame 2020 - Hybrid Sports Bike. Out of Stock. All Hybrid bikes are delivered free to the UK mainland, 365 day returns & Price Match.
Although this thing of beauty has just come up on our local FB marketplace - but I remember y'all saying they weigh a ton
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