Hi guys,
Been looking at getting myself a new bike, I was contemplating buying a GT aggressor 29” 24 speed. But they are now out of stock on Tredz online, I’m sure other shops have something similar or the same. I currently have a budget bike 27.5” 21 speed. Which although is new, needs some attention and repairs........... some of you may remember my indexing post from some months ago.
anyway, after finding tredz have sold out of the bike I was looking at, is a 21+ speed bike a rare breed, as not many places seem to be selling them or is it just down to covid effecting the supply and demand , majority Of alternative bikes I have looked at are 18 speed. Sort of a downgrade from my current 21 speed. Additionally does a bike necessarily need 21 gears, I am more of a casual rider, not much off road, if at all (more of gravel pavement/around the local park). I suppose the idea of 21+ gears is great, but would a causal rider actually need anything more than an 18 speed?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated,
Been looking at getting myself a new bike, I was contemplating buying a GT aggressor 29” 24 speed. But they are now out of stock on Tredz online, I’m sure other shops have something similar or the same. I currently have a budget bike 27.5” 21 speed. Which although is new, needs some attention and repairs........... some of you may remember my indexing post from some months ago.
anyway, after finding tredz have sold out of the bike I was looking at, is a 21+ speed bike a rare breed, as not many places seem to be selling them or is it just down to covid effecting the supply and demand , majority Of alternative bikes I have looked at are 18 speed. Sort of a downgrade from my current 21 speed. Additionally does a bike necessarily need 21 gears, I am more of a casual rider, not much off road, if at all (more of gravel pavement/around the local park). I suppose the idea of 21+ gears is great, but would a causal rider actually need anything more than an 18 speed?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated,