Hello Everyone
Another “what bike should I buy?” thread here. But I would also appreciate any general advice that you wonderful people can offer me as a newbie.
Without boring you, I’ll try to add as much context as possible.
I will be commuting in Sheffield, which is notorious for hills and poor roads. We are having a lot of money spent on our roads over the next few years, but my main concern is facing a lengthy hill climb at the end of my journey home each day, roughly a 500m elevation change overall . (S1 1WB to S10 4EB if you would like to see the route)
I mention this as I am unsure as to look into a road bike, hybrid or even still a mountain bike, based on the dodgy and steep roads.
My bike budget will be approximately £300-400 and I haven’t got a clue where to start, apart from putting out a plea to you guys. I am 36, 5’ 11” , 16st and have been going to the gym recently to lose weight and get bike fit. (already lost close to 1st)
Thank you in advance for your replies, I look forward becoming more active on this forum as I get started.
Cheers!
Paul
Another “what bike should I buy?” thread here. But I would also appreciate any general advice that you wonderful people can offer me as a newbie.
Without boring you, I’ll try to add as much context as possible.
I will be commuting in Sheffield, which is notorious for hills and poor roads. We are having a lot of money spent on our roads over the next few years, but my main concern is facing a lengthy hill climb at the end of my journey home each day, roughly a 500m elevation change overall . (S1 1WB to S10 4EB if you would like to see the route)
I mention this as I am unsure as to look into a road bike, hybrid or even still a mountain bike, based on the dodgy and steep roads.
My bike budget will be approximately £300-400 and I haven’t got a clue where to start, apart from putting out a plea to you guys. I am 36, 5’ 11” , 16st and have been going to the gym recently to lose weight and get bike fit. (already lost close to 1st)
Thank you in advance for your replies, I look forward becoming more active on this forum as I get started.
Cheers!
Paul