What bike?

[Big Dan]

Hi guys,

I’m a complete cycling novice and don’t really understand any of the terms so please could any replies be in layman’s terms.

Right, I’m looking for a bike to be used primarily as a training tool, with the use being split into about 80% road and 20% slightly rougher tracks. A friend suggested getting a road bike but putting thicker hybrid tyres on it.

Any thoughts or ideas on what sort of bike or any particular model would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Big Dan.

 

[PaulSecteur]

Hi,

If you must use rougher tracks then I think a pure road bike will not suit you, as most proper road bikes seem to have tyres limited to about 25mm.

You should have a look at cyclo cross type bikes, not only will they be able to take wider tyres, but the frames are also beefed up a bit to take the rough too.

Although there are many bikes like this, I would suggest looking at the specialized tricross.

 

[sheddy]

welcome to the forum !

do you have a budget ?

 

[Big Dan]

Cheers for the advice paul. I'm thinking about £300 tops.

 

[vickster]

With that budget, Decathlon is a good place to start