Veganpower
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Hello everyone.
I've not been on a bike for a few years and never a road bike but that will all change once I know what bike to get!
I've been inspired by Harley Johnstone AKA Durianrider to get into cycling. I'm interested in ditching the car and commuting on a bike, plus I'm interested in using cycling to improve my fitness so I can do my next half marathon in under 2 hours (That may sound like an easy target but I'm carrying far too much weight). ha ha I hear you say, an over weight vegan!!!!!! lol. yes, but I'm new to the Vegan Lifestyle so give it a few months lol.
I almost went for it and ordered this http://www.rutlandcycling.com/108684/products/giant-tcr-sl-1-2013-road-bike.aspx reason being that I've heard good things about Giant and I thought a deal like that wouldn't come up again any time soon, but I decided that was too much of an investment for me to make based on it being a good deal!
Anyway, I'm contemplating getting a Carrra Zelos but waiting for Halfords to do another 10% online orders. I've read mixed reviews but the plan was that it would be my 'winter bike'. I'm happy to receive suggestions.
Thanks in advance for the tips, help, banter and general comradery.
I've not been on a bike for a few years and never a road bike but that will all change once I know what bike to get!
I've been inspired by Harley Johnstone AKA Durianrider to get into cycling. I'm interested in ditching the car and commuting on a bike, plus I'm interested in using cycling to improve my fitness so I can do my next half marathon in under 2 hours (That may sound like an easy target but I'm carrying far too much weight). ha ha I hear you say, an over weight vegan!!!!!! lol. yes, but I'm new to the Vegan Lifestyle so give it a few months lol.
I almost went for it and ordered this http://www.rutlandcycling.com/108684/products/giant-tcr-sl-1-2013-road-bike.aspx reason being that I've heard good things about Giant and I thought a deal like that wouldn't come up again any time soon, but I decided that was too much of an investment for me to make based on it being a good deal!
Anyway, I'm contemplating getting a Carrra Zelos but waiting for Halfords to do another 10% online orders. I've read mixed reviews but the plan was that it would be my 'winter bike'. I'm happy to receive suggestions.
Thanks in advance for the tips, help, banter and general comradery.