Bike for a complete novice...
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ScotiaLass
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I had a basket on the front of mine but preferred it without. I do have panniers since that photo was taken
It's a pretty plain bike but it rides lovely doesn't it!
Yeah, that's what I'm looking for now... I will go to Decathlon next week and have a look... Hopefully I will be able to find a light bike without having to compromise my dream of a "pretty" bike... xD
It could be as little as a couple of hours, probably less, to get you balancing and pedalling. Then some practice away from roads to get essential cornering and handling skills sorted.
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Sara_H
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I think it's a brilliant bike, the gears are fab for me for the hills in Sheffield.I had a basket on the front of mine but preferred it without. I do have panniers since that photo was taken
It's a pretty plain bike but it rides lovely doesn't it!
I love the step through frame, upright position.
Never had any problems with it.
Funny how we both have a Mohave and a myka, though my myka has now been passed on to my son as I never used it and he'd just outgrown his hybrid.
Had to convince him it was a "unisex" frame first though!
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Yeah, that's what I'm hoping for.... Even if I was REALLY bad at it, I don't think it would take me more than a few days to get used to it and not freak out... xD When I was a kid we only spent a little while trying to teach me and then I scrapped my knees or something and gave up.
Sara_H
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Aww, thanks. I'm very happy with how I've set it up.Wow! That looks amazing @Sara_H!
The basket us a metal wald basket. It's screwed on so difficult to steal, and has support struts so it can carry a fair bit of weight.
The pannier is a Basil double pannier. It's attached to the rack with cable ties, again so that it would be difficult for someone to steal it.
I do most of my grocery shopping by bike, so I like to have the carrying capacity.
Cyclist33
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It's got the holes in the stays on the pic.
raleighnut
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stoatsngroats
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Think of a Tandem!
Ok, it may not appeal to everyone, but shared exercise can be more fun than 2 single bikes, and it doesn't have to be expensive either.
We have hod ours for nearly 4 years, and do regular local rides around West Sussex, both rural, and (luckily) along the coastal paths, all for an initial outlay of £400.
We have cycled to Guernsey, fully laden with 4 panniers, and had a magnificent time as a short break, and because we are not 'died-in-the-wool' racing types, a gentle ride of 20 miles is very easily accomplished. Other than the Guernsey trip, where we piled on the daily miles to 60+, we can easily get a 30-40 mile ride local to us.
Our bike, a Viking Saratoga, ( brought used, and had done a LeJog by the previous owners) whilst maybe not having the 'top dollar' equipment, does us proud, and we really enjoy being together on the same bike. It's a real head turner too!
If you're thinking of getting a pair of singles, factor in a tandem, because it's so much more fun!
I'm considering a write up of the specs of our bike, and a little bit about our trips - if you need any advice, drop me a pm!
Ok, it may not appeal to everyone, but shared exercise can be more fun than 2 single bikes, and it doesn't have to be expensive either.
We have hod ours for nearly 4 years, and do regular local rides around West Sussex, both rural, and (luckily) along the coastal paths, all for an initial outlay of £400.
We have cycled to Guernsey, fully laden with 4 panniers, and had a magnificent time as a short break, and because we are not 'died-in-the-wool' racing types, a gentle ride of 20 miles is very easily accomplished. Other than the Guernsey trip, where we piled on the daily miles to 60+, we can easily get a 30-40 mile ride local to us.
Our bike, a Viking Saratoga, ( brought used, and had done a LeJog by the previous owners) whilst maybe not having the 'top dollar' equipment, does us proud, and we really enjoy being together on the same bike. It's a real head turner too!
If you're thinking of getting a pair of singles, factor in a tandem, because it's so much more fun!
I'm considering a write up of the specs of our bike, and a little bit about our trips - if you need any advice, drop me a pm!
mybike
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stoatsngroats
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