Iggy1969
New Member
- Location
- Preston, Lancs.
Hello everbody,
I'm new to this website & this is my first post. I've only been riding for about six months now but found that I really enjoy it. Bit of excercise & good for losing a bit of weight.
I've got a bit of a problem with back pain now & then. It comes & goes. It used to be a lot worse, but then I found out I had the saddle set far too low. I've since raised it & it's a lot better, but is there anything else I can do, or will it go of it's own accord with more riding.
Also, I'm thinking of changing my bike. I've currently got a cheap low-end mountain bike (150 quid). But am thinking of getting a hybrid. I believe they're a lot more comfortable (i.e you're sat more upright). And I don't actually need a mountain bike. I'm mostly on roads, cycle paths & the odd bumpy lane here & there. No serious off-roading.
Any advice on makes of bike, brakes(disc or V), gears, saddle (suspension) etc. Front suspension - not many hybrids seem to have it, is it worth it. How much do I need to spend for decent suspension. I'm thinking of something in the region of 500 quid.
Cheers.
Ian.
I'm new to this website & this is my first post. I've only been riding for about six months now but found that I really enjoy it. Bit of excercise & good for losing a bit of weight.
I've got a bit of a problem with back pain now & then. It comes & goes. It used to be a lot worse, but then I found out I had the saddle set far too low. I've since raised it & it's a lot better, but is there anything else I can do, or will it go of it's own accord with more riding.
Also, I'm thinking of changing my bike. I've currently got a cheap low-end mountain bike (150 quid). But am thinking of getting a hybrid. I believe they're a lot more comfortable (i.e you're sat more upright). And I don't actually need a mountain bike. I'm mostly on roads, cycle paths & the odd bumpy lane here & there. No serious off-roading.
Any advice on makes of bike, brakes(disc or V), gears, saddle (suspension) etc. Front suspension - not many hybrids seem to have it, is it worth it. How much do I need to spend for decent suspension. I'm thinking of something in the region of 500 quid.
Cheers.
Ian.