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| cerrito | 03 Oct 07:40 |
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Joined: 31 Aug 2012 Posts: 3 Bike: | I have been ciclying since before the olympics started as I was told it was going to be a nightmare to get to work. I never did before because I had a BIG accident when I was 9 and was petrified but now I love it, I am 44 years old, I ride from Camden to Park Royal about 9 miles go and 9 back. The bicycle I was using was left by someone at home rusty and old, it said HI-TREK on the bike. it was heavy and old is now being fix for general things as the breaks become undone. Now I want to buy a new bicycle to make the same journey, I mostly ride on the canal and some places along are bumpy, I am strong with heavy build but not fat and people have told me that for a beginer I am doing a lot and I should get a god bicycle. as it takes me 1hr or 1hr 15min. I want to have a bike that is fast and helps me climb the little rumps I do about 9 on the way. so the bike needs to have some quality to help with this. Pls I would appreciate your help as I want to spend the money, the company I work for has offer to help with finance. Thanks |
BusterG 
| 04 Oct 05:06 |
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 Joined: 25 Feb 2010 Posts: 372 Bike: My Profile | Sounds like you need a hardtail mountain bike or hybrid with very slightly knobbled tyres. cycle to work schemes are ok to help with finance but i dont think you need to spend more than £400 on a bike if this is all you are using it for. take a look at Halfords ranges usually good design and qulaity. good luck and welcome back to cycling. Buster |
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| cerrito | 04 Oct 10:19 |
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Joined: 31 Aug 2012 Posts: 3 Bike: | Buster G, Thank you for your reply and advice I will look into this type of bikes. Cerrito |
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TLSON
| 04 Oct 11:47 |
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Joined: 19 Sep 2011 Posts: 11 Bike: My Profile | Hi Would also suggest a look at Decathlon bikes |
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