I would appreciate some advice.
I have been riding a lightweight mtb for a while, but this time of year its too muddy, etc in the forest, so I have started riding on the road and towpaths.
It has been suggested that I would be better off with a road bike, so where to start.
I ride about 3 times a week, twice for 30/40 minutes and once for 70/80 minutes, mainly to keep fit, but I enjoy it too.
The first question is - are road bikes OK on towpaths which can be a bit bumpy in places.
I plan to buy 2nd hand so that if what I buy doesn't work out I can sell it and try something else. However, I want to try and get it right 1st time.
Do I go for a lightweight ali bike, costing new £500 - £1000 or a carbon one, costing new £2000 - £3000.
I have been riding a lightweight mtb for a while, but this time of year its too muddy, etc in the forest, so I have started riding on the road and towpaths.
It has been suggested that I would be better off with a road bike, so where to start.
I ride about 3 times a week, twice for 30/40 minutes and once for 70/80 minutes, mainly to keep fit, but I enjoy it too.
The first question is - are road bikes OK on towpaths which can be a bit bumpy in places.
I plan to buy 2nd hand so that if what I buy doesn't work out I can sell it and try something else. However, I want to try and get it right 1st time.
Do I go for a lightweight ali bike, costing new £500 - £1000 or a carbon one, costing new £2000 - £3000.