Newbie from Kent

[clocKwize]

Hey guys,

Just about to purchase my first bike since I was about 15!

I'm planning on doing a 30m ride in Oct as part of a charity thing so need a reasonable bike for the road but I don't want to limit myself to the road...

Are hybrid bikes really a good idea?

I was looking at carerra fury but now I'm wondering should i go hybrid?

Cheers

 

[paul04]

Welcome to the website.
A hybrid is a good start for a bike, as it kind of gives you the best of both worlds (road/mtb bike)
Go in a few shops and try out a few bikes and see how they feel before you Buy.

 

[clocKwize]

Thanks, I'm going to pop to halfords this eve so ill hopefully make a decision with their advice (is it good advice there?)

My worry is hybrid bikes seem to have slick road tyres.. Are these ok for dirt tracks etc too?

 

[martint235]

Depending what kind of dirt tracks you're riding on, perhaps have a look at Cyclocross bikes.

And welcome!!! Whereabouts in Kent are you?

 

[clocKwize]

Depending what kind of dirt tracks you're riding on, perhaps have a look at Cyclocross bikes.

And welcome!!! Whereabouts in Kent are you?

Well, just I don't want to not be able to ride down short cuts or through fields etc.. Mainly just using it to get fit but if I'm doing a 30m ride along roads I think I need something that can handle that?

I'm in Ashford you close?

 

[martint235]

Well, just I don't want to not be able to ride down short cuts or through fields etc.. Mainly just using it to get fit but if I'm doing a 30m ride along roads I think I need something that can handle that?

I'm in Ashford you close?

No I'm in Welling although I'll be in Ashford fairly often as my brother lives in Bethesden. I lived just off Beaver Road years ago though.

A cyclocross should be able to handle most things like that.

 

[bobcat]

Hi, I;m a Rye based cyclist, I agree with Martin, cyclocross is a good choice of bike, kent and sussex roads are poorly maintained and a x bike will deal with them better and give you better scope for your cycling to progress.

 

[clocKwize]

Cool, If you know any decent places to ride in the area, I'd like to know

This one sounds pretty good and isn't too expensive, any opinions? > CARRERA CROSSFIRE 2 HYBRID BIKE

 

[clocKwize]

I just bought a crossfire 3.. Pick it up Thursday well excited lol

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Hi clocKwise and .

The Crossfire looks like a decent choice for the mix of on/off road use you plan. Let us know how you get on with it.

 

[Hill Wimp]

enjoy the ride and the great rides in Kent. Roads themselves aren't brilliant i agree but the rides are and round your way they are littered with great pubs for a midway stop.
Enjoy the site too. There 's lots of good advice and plenty of humour.

 

[Hill Wimp]

Just thought i would add the thread " show us your newbie progress" is well worth visiting. You will find lots of advice and support there.

 

[Wayne Tully]

Hello from Faversham

 

[clocKwize]

Thanks guys will update how I get on!

 

[Jigwar]

And get yourself over to this nearby Strava segment - http://www.strava.com/segments/4236507 - ramps up to 40%+ !! A surprise it was to me on my way down to Folkestone!!