Hello all

[HytuneMotorsport]

Hi Everyone!

My name is Tom, and have recently decided its time to start cycling to work! 2 main reasons is to save money on fuel and to gain a better level of fitness!
Our company do a cycle to work scheme so I popped down to our recommended cycle shop (cycle kingdom in fleet) and got very good advice on a bike that would suit my needs

i also intend to use the bike for fun with my son in my spare time also

i have been pointed in the direction of a specialized crosstrail sport disc, had a ride and seemed a really nice bike, any thoughts form you guys on this would be handy

Anyways look forward to joining the community!

Thanks

Tom

 

[calibanzwei]

Hello and welcome

 

[deaksie]

Hi Tom

looks like a nice bike for general riding. Make sure you try out a few though to make sure this one is comfortable - its easy to get on the first bike you come across. Specialized are a really good brand - quality product. I'm sure you won't regret making the switch. Stick with it and use the forum for support if you get confused/need advice/just need a bit of encouragement - definitely worth it!
L

 

[HytuneMotorsport]

Hi Deaksie

Thanks for the info
i had a go of a few different ones and the crosstrail seemed to be comfortable for me and ticked the desired boxes i required from the bike!

Just had authority from work and it has now been ordered so should be up and riding hopefully be next week!!! going to feel like eternity on the first ride I guess, but im 100% committed to sticking to it

Ive been browsing the forum for the last couple of days and its been really helpful already!! I haven't been a regular on a bike for sometime lol time to give it another go!!!

Tom

 

[numbnuts]

Hi & to CC

 

[WychwoodTrev]

Hi ya Tom welcome to CC have fun on your new ride
Trev

 

[uphillstruggler]

Hello Tom

welcome to the forum.

good luck with the new bike.

 

[_aD]

Welcome! You'll find you're cycling home the long way "just for fun" in no time, and what seemed like hills yesterday are mere genteel inclines tomorrow.

 

[ianrauk]

Welcome to CycleChat.
And well done for getting on a bike. Keep riding and you will soon find your fitness improving no end.

 

[HytuneMotorsport]

Thanks guys

im actually really looking forward to it! Its really going to help get back into shape plus free up some spare cash giving more oppunities to take nipper out more etc Plus he is getting his 1st bike for Xmas

 

[ianrauk]

Thanks guys

im actually really looking forward to it! Its really going to help get back into shape plus free up some spare cash giving more oppunities to take nipper out more etc Plus he is getting his 1st bike for Xmas

You have taken up cycling and you think you are going to save some cash?
Who ever told you that cycling saves you money is a liar

You are now on a very slippery slidey slope....there are all sorts of bikey shiney things that can open the purse strings at any time without warning. Don't say I didn't warn you

 

[uphillstruggler]

You have taken up cycling and you think you are going to save some cash?
Who ever told you that cycling saves you money is a liar

You are now on a very slippery slidey slope....there are all sorts of bikey shiney things that can open the purse strings at any time without warning. Don't say I didn't warn you

move along from the 'found a bargain' forum, there is nothing to see

 

[HytuneMotorsport]

You have taken up cycling and you think you are going to save some cash?
Who ever told you that cycling saves you money is a liar

You are now on a very slippery slidey slope....there are all sorts of bikey shiney things that can open the purse strings at any time without warning. Don't say I didn't warn you

i was already in a bike shop again a couple of days after looking at drink bottles and accessories....

i seem to spend over £100 a month on fuel easily commuting to work, so i guess at first i'll save, untill i find the urge to buy upgrades

 

[ianrauk]

i was already in a bike shop again a couple of days after looking at drink bottles and accessories....

i seem to spend over £100 a month on fuel easily commuting to work, so i guess at first i'll save, until i find the urge to buy upgrades

At least 4 milliseconds..

 

[HytuneMotorsport]

At least 4 milliseconds..

guess ill finally know how my other half feels when she enters a shoe shop!!!