Randommoose
Über Member
Hi,
I'm trying to work out what bicycle to get and would appreciate any suggestions for things to look at/try out.
I am currently riding a Dawes Galaxy - pros: light, fast, good condition. Cons: I don't like drops, it is too stiff/juddery/twitchy for me, it doesn't make me want to ride.
Previously owned and commuted regularly on a Schwinn Adventurer GS (front suspension but I kept it locked out) - pros: comfortable, easy, carried loads easily, flat bars and twist grips (I added) were nice. Cons: Weighed a LOT (17kg unloaded), slow and draggy (45 or 47? tyres probably the main reason).
What I need the bike for:
1. Everyday: Going out with dog, going to shops etc
2. Adventure - we are going travelling UK and Europe for a year soon - we will be in a motorhome with our bicycles for all day to day transport and non-walking exploration. Needs to tow a trailer (dog), take panniers occasionally, disc brakes (30kg trailer+dog weight, hills, wet), comfortable, flat bars, subtle (less attractive to thieves when on the back of the motorhome). Roads, fields/woods/easy trails. Ease of use is important rather than speed.
From this I think I want:
Hybrid (I don't know whether to have front suspension or not, will probably get a suspension seat post)
Disc brakes
Flat bars
Pannier mounts etc
2nd hand/cheapish/unattractive (I have good locks and it will be security marked)
700c wheels (so both our bikes are the same)
Please could you suggest makes and models to look out for? I'll watch on Ebay to see if anything local comes up so I can try it.
So far the names I have to look for (I haven't ridden any of these yet):
Boardman Hybrid Pro or Team
Whyte Stirling
Specialized Crosstrail
Voodoo Marasa
Budget - Below £500 (remember 2nd hand)
Thanks!
Moose
I'm trying to work out what bicycle to get and would appreciate any suggestions for things to look at/try out.
I am currently riding a Dawes Galaxy - pros: light, fast, good condition. Cons: I don't like drops, it is too stiff/juddery/twitchy for me, it doesn't make me want to ride.
Previously owned and commuted regularly on a Schwinn Adventurer GS (front suspension but I kept it locked out) - pros: comfortable, easy, carried loads easily, flat bars and twist grips (I added) were nice. Cons: Weighed a LOT (17kg unloaded), slow and draggy (45 or 47? tyres probably the main reason).
What I need the bike for:
1. Everyday: Going out with dog, going to shops etc
2. Adventure - we are going travelling UK and Europe for a year soon - we will be in a motorhome with our bicycles for all day to day transport and non-walking exploration. Needs to tow a trailer (dog), take panniers occasionally, disc brakes (30kg trailer+dog weight, hills, wet), comfortable, flat bars, subtle (less attractive to thieves when on the back of the motorhome). Roads, fields/woods/easy trails. Ease of use is important rather than speed.
From this I think I want:
Hybrid (I don't know whether to have front suspension or not, will probably get a suspension seat post)
Disc brakes
Flat bars
Pannier mounts etc
2nd hand/cheapish/unattractive (I have good locks and it will be security marked)
700c wheels (so both our bikes are the same)
Please could you suggest makes and models to look out for? I'll watch on Ebay to see if anything local comes up so I can try it.
So far the names I have to look for (I haven't ridden any of these yet):
Boardman Hybrid Pro or Team
Whyte Stirling
Specialized Crosstrail
Voodoo Marasa
Budget - Below £500 (remember 2nd hand)
Thanks!
Moose
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