Robert, yeah I understand what you mean. The
Halfords I have is on a big industrial estate, and last time I went there just to buy a bike lock mind you! They did all they could do draw my attention to the more expensvie bikes, not because they were good, solely to make a sale I believe. But I don't know of any bike shops other than Halfords. Anyone on here from Bedfordshire, can point me too one?
Graham, that is my problem, I have NO idea what i'm looking for on bikes. 2 wheels and a good looker is all I know to look for. Unfortunately that's not the case, which is why I have come here to get advice from people who know much more about these. Which is great!
Muddyfox, unfortunately I can't. I earn about £75 a month tops, that includes leisure and everything. A lot of my time goes on college, so the best job I could get in the meantime with this current economy was Stewarding at my local football club, so I only get paid when they play at home, which in football, isn't too often.
Lucky lucky! Not a bad return investment then eh?
McShroom, Just as well I did buy two then, thanks! Yeah I did always wonder what that irritating noise was! My tyres are generally pumped up to minimum PSI, simply to give me a little bounce on rough surfaces due to no suspension. By oiling the chain, WD40? Lol. No, no I don't intend on doing so, but at the moment it's all I have so I want to make it as easy as possible! But I do like the odd off roading here and there, might need to buy new wheels for the times when I just feel like wondering the local woodland!