Hello from East Yorkshire!

[simon.r]

The suspension forks on hybrids (where fitted) are generally short travel and designed to cope with a bit of bumping up kerbs and the odd pot-hole, rather than full on off-roading. I've ridden a few short travel cheap forks off-road and TBH they're more of a hindrance than a help.

Decent suspension definitely helps off-road, but it's not essential. Virtually anything can be ridden on a rigid bike - with the possible exception of big jumps - it's just a bit bumpier and a bit slower

 

[Emmaroid]

Thanks guys, It is all being taken in an am perusing gumtree as we speak!

 

[ColinJ]

Thanks guys, It is all being taken in an am perusing gumtree as we speak!

Make sure that your 'stolen bike radar' is switched on though!

 

[Dismount]

Make sure that your 'stolen bike radar' is switched on though!

A stolen bicycle in Hull! I've never heard of such a thing.

 

[ColinJ]

A stolen bicycle in Hull! I've never heard of such a thing.

Er ...

 

[craigwend]

These are worth a thought (stands back & waits ....)
http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/my-first-real-bicycle.120692/

Only possible problem not female specific, shorter stem - usually the quickest solution if needed

 

[Emmaroid]

I went and had a look and am still considering it... Although I have just spotted this....

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/giant-womans-mountain-bike-for-sale/1006602861

 

[mickle]

I went and had a look and am still considering it... Although I have just spotted this....

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/giant-womans-mountain-bike-for-sale/1006602861

Not that one. Keep looking.

And welcome to the forum Ems.

 

[Emmaroid]

Thanks Mickle. May I ask why? Juso I know when driving myself mad thinking about it!

 

[Tristancoolbike]

Hi my name is Tristan im from gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne