KieranC
New Member
Hi,
New here so hope this is the correct board! I am looking to get a ‘new’ bike, the last time I rode a bike was around 5 years ago which was basically ‘messing around’ - not actually riding anywhere.
I’m now considering getting ‘into’ cycling as I really need to loose some weight, don’t have a local gym and I hate walking, so dam slow and running is way too much energy haha.
I’m basically looking for a bike that is suitable for a moderately hilly area (like 200 feet over 0.6 miles average) and ideally costs under £350. I do have access to both student and NHS discounts if anywhere takes them.
I’m not bothered a whole lot about the design other than I do not want those ‘flat’ handlebars where you have to lean over really low to hold. I prefer to ride fairly upright.
Further context on local area, I effectively live on a hill, but most of the time I can find a ‘long hill’ rather than short and steep and at the bottom of the hill there’s a roughly 2 mile long straight stretch of road at the bottom. There’s also a off road cycleway directly through my village.
Looking at Halfords frame size calculator I believe it’s somewhere around 17-18” I need, but for reference I’m about 5 foot 10 inch and my inner leg measurements are somewhere around 28-32 inches.
I was originally looking at a short range electric bike to make the hills easier, but I’ve been advised the decent models are still well in excess of £1,000 and generally over £2,000 which is way out of my budget as I’m only planning to ride casually.
I have checked my local Facebook marketplace and gum tree and unfortunately there’s very limited range of adult bikes that’s close enough to collect (I don’t drive) and the local second hand bike shop has effectively closed (its a considerable distance away now and they won’t deliver).
Also whilst not essential it’s fairly important I can get a bike that’s mostly assembled and not a DIY kit, and delivery that doesn’t take weeks.
I would also be willing to consider refurbished if there was delivery available.
To finish off, I did ask this question over at Reddit and they recommended Decalthon, so I’ve taken a look and setup a ‘filter’ to narrow down the range (unfortunately couldn’t pick handle bar styles), so if anyone knows what all the brands are, these are the ones I’ve seen: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/browse/...odelLowestPrice|BTWN+169+406&Ns=our-selection
Hopefully someone has some suggestions, also looking for things like alarm systems, bike locks, gps trackers, phone mounts etc. Don’t really need lights as I don’t plan to travel at night and I don’t think you can go wrong with a bike helmet.
Thanks,
Kieran
New here so hope this is the correct board! I am looking to get a ‘new’ bike, the last time I rode a bike was around 5 years ago which was basically ‘messing around’ - not actually riding anywhere.
I’m now considering getting ‘into’ cycling as I really need to loose some weight, don’t have a local gym and I hate walking, so dam slow and running is way too much energy haha.
I’m basically looking for a bike that is suitable for a moderately hilly area (like 200 feet over 0.6 miles average) and ideally costs under £350. I do have access to both student and NHS discounts if anywhere takes them.
I’m not bothered a whole lot about the design other than I do not want those ‘flat’ handlebars where you have to lean over really low to hold. I prefer to ride fairly upright.
Further context on local area, I effectively live on a hill, but most of the time I can find a ‘long hill’ rather than short and steep and at the bottom of the hill there’s a roughly 2 mile long straight stretch of road at the bottom. There’s also a off road cycleway directly through my village.
Looking at Halfords frame size calculator I believe it’s somewhere around 17-18” I need, but for reference I’m about 5 foot 10 inch and my inner leg measurements are somewhere around 28-32 inches.
I was originally looking at a short range electric bike to make the hills easier, but I’ve been advised the decent models are still well in excess of £1,000 and generally over £2,000 which is way out of my budget as I’m only planning to ride casually.
I have checked my local Facebook marketplace and gum tree and unfortunately there’s very limited range of adult bikes that’s close enough to collect (I don’t drive) and the local second hand bike shop has effectively closed (its a considerable distance away now and they won’t deliver).
Also whilst not essential it’s fairly important I can get a bike that’s mostly assembled and not a DIY kit, and delivery that doesn’t take weeks.
I would also be willing to consider refurbished if there was delivery available.
To finish off, I did ask this question over at Reddit and they recommended Decalthon, so I’ve taken a look and setup a ‘filter’ to narrow down the range (unfortunately couldn’t pick handle bar styles), so if anyone knows what all the brands are, these are the ones I’ve seen: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/browse/...odelLowestPrice|BTWN+169+406&Ns=our-selection
Hopefully someone has some suggestions, also looking for things like alarm systems, bike locks, gps trackers, phone mounts etc. Don’t really need lights as I don’t plan to travel at night and I don’t think you can go wrong with a bike helmet.
Thanks,
Kieran