Looking for a bike for a friend who wants to start riding again after a very long haitus.
As this is his first bike for a long time, to prevent him buying a cheap new hybrid from Evans, I've suggested he looks at the second hand market. I know he wants something with drops, but doesn't want something too aggressive, but something he can tootle about on should he want, and clearances and brazeons so he can fit full mudguards, and perhaps a rack, and perhaps even slightly chunky tyres for off road use - but still fairly 'cool' looking, whatever that means, so a clunky modern hybrid/tourer would probably be undesirable.
He also has an odd fascination with disc brakes, so their presence would be a bonus.
Guy has cash to spend and is very keen so this is not a speculative post - this be serious.
Not sure what size is suitable for someone of his height - he's quite a lanky chap so thinking 60/62cm?
Looking to spend around the £500 mark but could spend more for the right bike.
Based in North London.
As this is his first bike for a long time, to prevent him buying a cheap new hybrid from Evans, I've suggested he looks at the second hand market. I know he wants something with drops, but doesn't want something too aggressive, but something he can tootle about on should he want, and clearances and brazeons so he can fit full mudguards, and perhaps a rack, and perhaps even slightly chunky tyres for off road use - but still fairly 'cool' looking, whatever that means, so a clunky modern hybrid/tourer would probably be undesirable.
He also has an odd fascination with disc brakes, so their presence would be a bonus.
Guy has cash to spend and is very keen so this is not a speculative post - this be serious.
Not sure what size is suitable for someone of his height - he's quite a lanky chap so thinking 60/62cm?
Looking to spend around the £500 mark but could spend more for the right bike.
Based in North London.
