Starter commuter bike, 52cm or thereabouts

[atalanta]

Hi all, if you've upgraded from a basic bike to a fancier one recently and got a spare to get rid of, let me know! Budget about £350. I'm 5'5 so 52cm is a good general size to aim for. London area please. Tx!

 

[biggs682]

Hi all, if you've upgraded from a basic bike to a fancier one recently and got a spare to get rid of, let me know! Budget about £350. I'm 5'5 so 52cm is a good general size to aim for. London area please. Tx!

How about a nice old retro road bike ?

And it will be a lot cheaper than your budget ?

 

[Heltor Chasca]

I'm the same height and was surprised to find, that after a professional bike fit, many bikes in 50cm flavour were a better fit. Just something to consider. Happy shopping.

 

[atalanta]

How about a nice old retro road bike ?

And it will be a lot cheaper than your budget ?

I'm listening... I do prefer flat-bar, though. Never got the hang of rams'-horns and not sure London traffic is the place to start.

 

[biggs682]

I'm listening... I do prefer flat-bar, though. Never got the hang of rams'-horns and not sure London traffic is the place to start.

Here you go Khs Turbo would soon convert to flats if you didnt get on with it

 

[atalanta]

Oooh, that is a handsome looking machine. Specs? And how much were you thinking for it?

 

[Mark Grant]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332224623930?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332251347717?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

 

[vickster]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332224623930?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332251347717?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

I think the OP might be male based on other bikes linked in other threads. I could be wrong though!

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/the-battle-of-style-v-substance.218878/

 

[Mark Grant]

Maybe, I don't know but I'm male and I love a mixte frame!

 

[biggs682]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332224623930?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332251347717?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

2 cracking ones there

 

[atalanta]

I think the OP might be male based on other bikes linked in other threads. I could be wrong though!

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/the-battle-of-style-v-substance.218878/

Heh, I'll never tell...

 

[fossyant]

New - Carrera Subway. Can't go wrong with them.

 

[atalanta]

Case closed, folks! Got me a lovely new Doubleshot. Thanks to all who offered bikes or advice

 

[biggs682]

Case closed, folks! Got me a lovely new Doubleshot. Thanks to all who offered bikes or advice

enjoy

 

[atalanta]

enjoy

thanks biggs! Hope to catch your collection one of these days when I'm in the Midlands.