Hi from Glasgow!

[Loueese]

I'm an old lady (70) who has done some light duty cycling in the past (latest was 2018). Unfortunately, my last bike (a Pinnacle Cobalt 1) was stolen :'( which put me off getting another. However, I've got over it now and there are many cycle paths around where I live so I want to get another bike and make use of the local options. Having just joined this forum, I don't know my way around it yet, so please be patient with me! Anyway, I'm looking to get a new bike but it's not easy choosing one. The Cobalt 1 was ok, but I have to admit, it was really a bit heavy for me. That's because I have to carry it up and down two flights of stairs which for a little old lady like me is tricky, if not dicey! What I really want/need is something in between a heavy-ish hardtail and a lightweight road bike so any advice, suggestions will be gratefully received. It's annoying that it can be quite hard to get the weight info for a particular bike even though it's important for me to know! Well, it is for me!

 

[Cathryn]

Welcome - lovely to have you with us.

 

[Cycleops]

Hello and to the forum.

I should think a road bike of some description should fit the bill . I have an old Trek road bike (aluminium frame) I use on the trails and what passes for roads here. My MTB is more comfortable off road but I wouldn't want to cart it up or down stairs.
Or how about a non suspension fork hybrid?

 

[IaninSheffield]

It's annoying that it can be quite hard to get the weight info for a particular bike even though it's important for me to know!

Sadly that can sometimes be the case. When not provided on the dealer/manufacturer website, I invariably try a search engine using the bike model and adding the word 'weight' e.g. 'Pinnacle Cobalt 1 weight' - that sometimes works. There's also a website https://99spokes.com/en-GB which attempts to catalogue all the useful stats and figures for different bike models. Although it doesn't always have the weight - bikes are sometimes configurable with different componentry so it's not possible to give a single weight - it does allow you to compare different bikes side-by-side.

Good luck with your search 👍

 

[Oldhippy]

Enjoy the site.

 

[ColinJ]

Hi and

I had a quick look around and I reckon your old bike probably weighed around 12.5 kg. That IS fairly heavy. For comparison, my large sized CAADX (cyclocross/gravel bike) only weighs 10 kg.

You ought to be able to find something similar in a smaller size that weighs 10 kg or less, which would be a helpful weight reduction from the old bike weight.

Example: This Planet X London Road only weighs 10 kg in the medium size. I assume that you would want small, saving a little bit more weight? How much are you wanting to spend? That is around £800.

 

[HLaB]

Hi ya
Unless I was heavily into off roading I don't think I'd carry the excess weight of any suspension. Personally I would go for a drop bar bike (like a dropped bar roadbike, a cyclocross or a gravel bike in rough order of weight/ comfort/robustness) but I know thats not everybodies cup of tea perhaps look at a flat bar road bike or just another hybrid but without suspension.

PS @Pat "5mph" another Glasgow lady maybe for your expanding Belles 👍

 

[Chris S]

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Greetings from the other side
Do you know if you want straight bars or dropped ?

 

[cyberknight]

as said above either a hybrid flat bar or a cx style drop bar bike should fit the bill and i would not bother with suspension forks for cyclepaths / light gravel routes as they tend just to add weight .Is there anywhere downstairs you can keep the bike securely or is that not an option ?
What sort of budget are you looking a too and do you want a step through frame ? as we could suggest something that although great is above your price point

 

[Arrowfoot]

lots of people here ready to help.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Hi and welcome.

Maybe something like a straight handle bar road bike? The one I’ve linked is listed as 11.3kg, not lightweight, but not heavy.

https://www.trekbikes.com/gb/en_GB/...fx/fx-3-disc-stagger/p/35055/?colorCode=black

 

[Loueese]

Hi all
Thanks for all the welcomes - much appreciated! I think I'm kindof zeroing in on the right sort of bike for me but am unsure... Basically, I'm going to cycle mostly off-road (road traffic scares me!) on cycle paths and trails including somewhat rough surfaces with some up and down bits. A hardtail hybrid fits the bill (my Cobalt 1 was actually ok) but I have to be able to carry it up and down two flights of stairs easily. So I really need something significantly lighter. Most hybrids with suspension seem to clock in at around the 12-13Kg mark but it looks like I could save weight by going for a hybrid without suspension e.g. something like the Liv Alight 3 DD disc or equivalent (that model seems not to be available anymore - tut!). I found the suspension on the Cobalt 1 gave a nice ride but it looks like I'd have to forgo it for the lighter weight. Does anyone think it would be a problem to ride on rough paths without the suspension? I'm looking at a small (Liv) frame as I'm about 167cm with 29-30" inside leg (for jeans ). I don't think I'd want to pay more than around £700 at most.

Thanks for any suggestions and advice

Louise

 

[Jody]

 

[Loueese]

as said above either a hybrid flat bar or a cx style drop bar bike should fit the bill and i would not bother with suspension forks for cyclepaths / light gravel routes as they tend just to add weight .Is there anywhere downstairs you can keep the bike securely or is that not an option ?
What sort of budget are you looking a too and do you want a step through frame ? as we could suggest something that although great is above your price point

Unfortunately it has to be upstairs and outside my flat door. I had the Cobalt 1 chained to railings outside my flat door on the second floor and that's where it got stolen from - only had it a few months I posted again below. Yes, step through frame - preferably an actual ladies bike As mentioned in my other post less than £700 really.
Thanks
Louise