Paulq
Bike Rider, Beer Drinker, Biscuit Eater.
- Location
- Merseyside
Hi all
I was previously a very keen cyclist until old injuries (and age) took their toll on me a couple of years ago. I have been pottering about on an e-bike for a while but have now reached a stage where I feel well enough to get another 'real bike'.
I'll be using it to up my fitness and plan to do so, initially, by riding to places where I would normally drive to (Supermarket etc) to slowly build my fitness up to a point where I can do longer rides.
I am not looking at anything fancy, just a functional bike that will serve me well for the above and to a point where I can ride for longer distances comfortably. One of the criteria for me is that it must be an upright ride as one of the injuries I have is a badly, and permanently, herniated disc in my neck where 'craning' causes me a problem. Therefore, having done some research, I have narrowed it down to these two:
1 - Ridgeback Speed
https://www.evanscycles.com/ridgeback-speed-2017-hybrid-bike-EV289217
2 - Dawes Discovery 201
https://www.evanscycles.com/dawes-discovery-201-2017-hybrid-bike-EV274333
I'd previously been a big fan of Ridgeback bikes but have also read good things about the Dawes. I want the bike to last me a long time so would value any advice on the better buy please.
Thanks a lot.
I was previously a very keen cyclist until old injuries (and age) took their toll on me a couple of years ago. I have been pottering about on an e-bike for a while but have now reached a stage where I feel well enough to get another 'real bike'.
I'll be using it to up my fitness and plan to do so, initially, by riding to places where I would normally drive to (Supermarket etc) to slowly build my fitness up to a point where I can do longer rides.
I am not looking at anything fancy, just a functional bike that will serve me well for the above and to a point where I can ride for longer distances comfortably. One of the criteria for me is that it must be an upright ride as one of the injuries I have is a badly, and permanently, herniated disc in my neck where 'craning' causes me a problem. Therefore, having done some research, I have narrowed it down to these two:
1 - Ridgeback Speed
https://www.evanscycles.com/ridgeback-speed-2017-hybrid-bike-EV289217
2 - Dawes Discovery 201
https://www.evanscycles.com/dawes-discovery-201-2017-hybrid-bike-EV274333
I'd previously been a big fan of Ridgeback bikes but have also read good things about the Dawes. I want the bike to last me a long time so would value any advice on the better buy please.
Thanks a lot.