Hello
i am a 55 year old lady who has recently got into cycling during lockdown in the uk. I live in Manchester and have bought a second hand ladies hybrid trek bike which has high Dutch style handlebars. I like to cycle up in the Peak District around Whaley bridge and kettleshulme but find I struggle in some of the hills. I am not sure if this is due to the upright nature of the bike, the gearing or the fact that its an older bike and a bit weighty. I am getting a bit faster and fitter and have managed some 48 mile rides which tend to take me all morning. I would like to commute a day a week from south manchester to Macclesfield which is 17 miles On road and 24 Miles on road (one way). I’d really like some advice on what bike to buy Now that I am thinking of carrying on cycling. My criteria are
1. good gearing for steep hills
2. able to cope with off road ( but not extreme off road)
3. Fairly light
4. comfy - I love my high handlebars but am not sure if they don’t detract from cycling efficiency so would be prepared to go a bit lower with the handlebars)
4 preferably below1000 pounds in price
mhany thanks
C
i am a 55 year old lady who has recently got into cycling during lockdown in the uk. I live in Manchester and have bought a second hand ladies hybrid trek bike which has high Dutch style handlebars. I like to cycle up in the Peak District around Whaley bridge and kettleshulme but find I struggle in some of the hills. I am not sure if this is due to the upright nature of the bike, the gearing or the fact that its an older bike and a bit weighty. I am getting a bit faster and fitter and have managed some 48 mile rides which tend to take me all morning. I would like to commute a day a week from south manchester to Macclesfield which is 17 miles On road and 24 Miles on road (one way). I’d really like some advice on what bike to buy Now that I am thinking of carrying on cycling. My criteria are
1. good gearing for steep hills
2. able to cope with off road ( but not extreme off road)
3. Fairly light
4. comfy - I love my high handlebars but am not sure if they don’t detract from cycling efficiency so would be prepared to go a bit lower with the handlebars)
4 preferably below1000 pounds in price
mhany thanks
C