Siobhan29
New Member
- Location
- Tyne & Wear
Hi
I have decided to buy a bike to get fit. It will be my first bike in 12 years.
I have received lots of advice from friends. The consensus seem to be to get a hybrid.
Until I build my confidence I will be sticking to roads & cycle paths. But hope to move up to bumpier terrain.
I have been to Halfords and they were not overly helpful. There range either seemed to be Apollo ( didn't read good reviews) or Pendelton bikes (out of my price range & ? paying for a name).
Went to my local bike shop. They recommended 3 bikes.
All Tiger cycles, no one seems to have heard of them.
Town & Country £140.
Traditional £159.95
City Sport £165.
A cycling friend advised the first two were very much just for going and getting your shopping with, they both have front baskets. He is a serious road cyclist.
The local shop also advised against buying second hand, stating you were buying someone else's problem.
I have a budget of around £200. Am I being naive with this budget?
I would appreciate any advice. I live in Tyne & Wear.
Thanks in advance.
I have decided to buy a bike to get fit. It will be my first bike in 12 years.
I have received lots of advice from friends. The consensus seem to be to get a hybrid.
Until I build my confidence I will be sticking to roads & cycle paths. But hope to move up to bumpier terrain.
I have been to Halfords and they were not overly helpful. There range either seemed to be Apollo ( didn't read good reviews) or Pendelton bikes (out of my price range & ? paying for a name).
Went to my local bike shop. They recommended 3 bikes.
All Tiger cycles, no one seems to have heard of them.
Town & Country £140.
Traditional £159.95
City Sport £165.
A cycling friend advised the first two were very much just for going and getting your shopping with, they both have front baskets. He is a serious road cyclist.
The local shop also advised against buying second hand, stating you were buying someone else's problem.
I have a budget of around £200. Am I being naive with this budget?
I would appreciate any advice. I live in Tyne & Wear.
Thanks in advance.