Another newbie asking for advice on bikes :)

[Emzie]

Hi,

I'm another newbie, that is just plunging into the abyss that is known as choosing a bike!!
I have done some research and found that there is so much choice now that I'm swamped. I have managed to narrow it down to two types.

For a bit of background, I want to use the bike for a range of uses...... Mainly cycling on the roads, putting a child on the back, keeping fit, and then maybe doing a couple of events, not races but charity bike rides etc.

I have come to the conclusion I need a hybrid and am looking at either the specialized Vita or Ariel or a pinnacle lithum 4.

Any advice is greatly welcome, or even questions I need to ask the bike shop
Thanks

 

[Canrider]

Hi Emzie, and welcome.

There's not tons of difference between those three bicycles, and all three should be suitable for what you want to do with them. The Vita is a hybrid shading towards the 'road' side of things, the other two appear to be shading towards the 'MTB' side of the equation. Are you in a position where you can test ride one or more of them? Giving them each a brief road trial (or even sitting on one in the shop) might be key to making a final decision.

 

[Emzie]

Thanks Canrider,

I'm booked into test ride the pinnacle, and was going to ask to sit on the specialized vita at the same time for comparison.