Hello from Cumbria!

[Scottkelly]

Hello I'm Scott, 18 years old from Cumbria! I'm all about mountain biking across cliff tops and muddy paths! Put on a 'few' pounds and wanting to get into road biking! I've no idea what to look for but any ideas of what bikes to buy will be helpful! 5'5 and have a budget of about 300 quid. Nothing too flashy but good shifters would be a must. Thanks for having me and look forwards to talking to you all!

 

[ScotiaLass]

From a fellow MTB' er.
I don't ride technical anymore due to health issues, but am happy on light trails with plenty of mud!
Good luck with the bike search!

 

[jazzkat]

Can't help with any specific answers to your questions other than the usual - ebay, local paper etc

 

[welsh dragon]

Hi. Welcome from powys. I also can't help regarding the bike, but I'm sure someone will be along who can

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Hi Scott and .

With a budget of £300 the best new bike for the money is widely regarded to be the Triban 3 from Decathlon. The Carrera TDF available from Halfords also has a few fans on here as being a decent starter bike. If looking second hand, £300 should get you something fairly decent if you search around. There are plenty of helpful people on here if you want opinions on anything you find.

 

[i hate hills]

Welcome Scott ,all the best.

 

[mcshroom]

Hi Scott from just down the road :wave:

The Decathlon's the best new bike in that price range, but unfortunately I think our 'closest' Decathlon is either Glasgow or Bolton if you want to sit on it first.

 

[biggs682]

if you fancy a nice retro machine then give me a shout @Scottkelly i normally have a couple for sale

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Welcome Scott!
I see you got a few suggestions, post a pic of the new bike when you decide which one to get!

 

[MikeW-71]

Hello from the northern end

£300 doesn't go far on a brand new roadie I'm afraid, if you can make it closer to £500 that's much better. Otherwise your best bet is 2nd hand.

The Carrera Virtuoso from Halfords is a decent starter, but if you can get more budget, then something like THIS would be excellent (and available in Carlisle)

 

[WellyWonkey]

Howdy Scott!
Loads of tips and info on here

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[Bangers]

Welcome, keep us posted with what bike you go for

 

[Biker Joe]

Hi and a warm to you.

 

[Bryony]

to the forum! Good luck with the bike hunt.