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By *LCC OP Couple
over a year ago
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"What do you think?
Question is what would you use it for if you have to ask the question.
Mainly for cycling I think.
Only "mainly", you seem somewhat undecided  "
Well I thought I might use it for going dogging when Im not cycling it  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Before you buy, you must ask yourself 2 questions:
1. what type of cyclist do I want to be ?
2. What type of cyclist am I likely to be ?
Nobody wants to be the chubby middle aged man in lycra or the BoJo looky-likey in a navy suit and hi-vis waistcoat.
I suggest you spend some time observing cyclist and elimate the types you find to be twats. |
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By *LCC OP Couple
over a year ago
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"Before you buy, you must ask yourself 2 questions:
1. what type of cyclist do I want to be ?
2. What type of cyclist am I likely to be ?
Nobody wants to be the chubby middle aged man in lycra or the BoJo looky-likey in a navy suit and hi-vis waistcoat.
I suggest you spend some time observing cyclist and elimate the types you find to be twats."
I love the line "I suggest you spend some time observing cyclist and elimate the types you find to be twats” You make it sound like I should run them down with my car!
No, it will more be for just popping down the shops which are just that little bit to far to walk to mainly. I work from home and so am stuck in the house all day. If my wife takes the car to work them I’m a little bit stranded. Also I could do with some more exercise. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Before you buy, you must ask yourself 2 questions:
1. what type of cyclist do I want to be ?
2. What type of cyclist am I likely to be ?
Nobody wants to be the chubby middle aged man in lycra or the BoJo looky-likey in a navy suit and hi-vis waistcoat.
I suggest you spend some time observing cyclist and elimate the types you find to be twats.
I love the line "I suggest you spend some time observing cyclist and elimate the types you find to be twats” You make it sound like I should run them down with my car!
No, it will more be for just popping down the shops which are just that little bit to far to walk to mainly. I work from home and so am stuck in the house all day. If my wife takes the car to work them I’m a little bit stranded. Also I could do with some more exercise."
Ah well then, here are some options:
The overgrown teenager: for this you will need an emo style hairdo and piercing(s) of your choice, baseball cap (to be worn with the peak offset to one side), tartan shirt worn open over an iron maiden t-shirt, jeans half way down your arse and a pair of converse and a bmx.
The hipster: you will need to dress like a lumberjack with a bushy beard and a moustache thats waxed into a Salvador Dali style, your bike will be a bespoke job made from a recycled shopping trolley, a vintage Italian touring bike frame and your tyres will need to be made from sustainably sourced rubber.
The professor: dress code of t suit, beige shirt, brown brogues and a selection of dapper bowties (be careful though hipsters will try to pinch your bowties) cycling clips will be required to protect your suit trousers, your bike will be a classic English style with whicker basket attached above the front wheel, high brow books to be carried in the basket.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I cannot say this often enough DONT GET A BIKE FROM HALFORDS!!!!! No matter what brand you go for, they'll fuck it up when putting it together, find an independent retailer, and my advice is get a Giant, they do some really good hybrid bikes, I'm assuming you're not going for serious downhill racing or off-road, so a road bike would be best.  |
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Cambridgeshire?
No.
Buy two.
Lovely countryside, few hills, summer just about here, picnics lying together in a quiet field somewhere, perfick.
(Buy hybrids)
I bought a bike as we were leaving Bristol since I reckoned nowhere could be more hilly. We moved to Derbyshire and live halfway up Mount Everest 
But we have some amazing cycle routes: they're currently extending the Monsal Trail into Matlock.
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"If you do go to halfords and are looking for a hybrid go for a voodoo, brilliant gear for the price.
Don't go for Boardman bikes, they are awful. In my opinion that is."
I have a Voodoo Bizango, brilliant bike. It always does really well in reviews against far more expensive bikes...
Try before you buy and Google any bike for reviews before you buy... |
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"I cannot say this often enough DONT GET A BIKE FROM HALFORDS!!!!! No matter what brand you go for, they'll fuck it up when putting it together, find an independent retailer, and my advice is get a Giant, they do some really good hybrid bikes, I'm assuming you're not going for serious downhill racing or off-road, so a road bike would be best. "
The Voodoo range from Halford are excellent bikes. However I would take the bike to an independent to get it set up. I have had no problems with mine but it's luck of the draw... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I cannot say this often enough DONT GET A BIKE FROM HALFORDS!!!!! No matter what brand you go for, they'll fuck it up when putting it together, find an independent retailer, and my advice is get a Giant, they do some really good hybrid bikes, I'm assuming you're not going for serious downhill racing or off-road, so a road bike would be best.
The Voodoo range from Halford are excellent bikes. However I would take the bike to an independent to get it set up. I have had no problems with mine but it's luck of the draw..."
never had a problem with halfords bikes - always got the kids stuff fro there right up to adult bikes - |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yes, definitely. Get a midrange hybrid to start with and see how you get on. You can always upgrade if you get the bug! I now have five...well you wouldn't have just one pair of shoes would you?! But steer clear of razor sharp saddles....just saying... |
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By *exsibonCouple
over a year ago
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Oh definitely. I have two Cubes, a road bike and a hybrid and love them both. Always return from a ride with a smile on my face and feel so much better for the exercise. Both of us also go out riding so encourage your other half to get one as well. I don't think you'll regret it. Good luck! |
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"never had a problem with halfords bikes - always got the kids stuff fro there right up to adult bikes - "
Just chat to the staff, some have knowledgeable, experienced, dedicated staff, while some do have a school kid on Saturdays who 'helps' putting the bikes together. We've always bought ours mid-week, and never had a problem. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I cannot say this often enough DONT GET A BIKE FROM HALFORDS!!!!! No matter what brand you go for, they'll fuck it up when putting it together, find an independent retailer, and my advice is get a Giant, they do some really good hybrid bikes, I'm assuming you're not going for serious downhill racing or off-road, so a road bike would be best.
The Voodoo range from Halford are excellent bikes. However I would take the bike to an independent to get it set up. I have had no problems with mine but it's luck of the draw..."
Got my son a voodoo for Xmas which had come from halfords (I bought it from a guy who got it from there but never used it), the handlebars where loose and the gears weren't set properly, oh the the front wheel hadn't been put on straight   |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Try your independent local bike shop, you'll get good advice on what bike will best suit your needs. Give the big chain shops like Halfords and Evans a miss they only want your money.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What do you think?"
Yes, I started cycling to work 3 years ago, Ive lost 4 stone, feel fantastic and get lots more meets on here because of it. So do it. Dont waste your money on a flash carbon bike, get a good quality aluminium. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Before you buy, you must ask yourself 2 questions:
1. what type of cyclist do I want to be ?
2. What type of cyclist am I likely to be ?
Nobody wants to be the chubby middle aged man in lycra or the BoJo looky-likey in a navy suit and hi-vis waistcoat.
I suggest you spend some time observing cyclist and elimate the types you find to be twats.
I love the line "I suggest you spend some time observing cyclist and elimate the types you find to be twats” You make it sound like I should run them down with my car!
No, it will more be for just popping down the shops which are just that little bit to far to walk to mainly. I work from home and so am stuck in the house all day. If my wife takes the car to work them I’m a little bit stranded. Also I could do with some more exercise.
Ah well then, here are some options:
The overgrown teenager: for this you will need an emo style hairdo and piercing(s) of your choice, baseball cap (to be worn with the peak offset to one side), tartan shirt worn open over an iron maiden t-shirt, jeans half way down your arse and a pair of converse and a bmx.
The hipster: you will need to dress like a lumberjack with a bushy beard and a moustache thats waxed into a Salvador Dali style, your bike will be a bespoke job made from a recycled shopping trolley, a vintage Italian touring bike frame and your tyres will need to be made from sustainably sourced rubber.
The professor: dress code of t suit, beige shirt, brown brogues and a selection of dapper bowties (be careful though hipsters will try to pinch your bowties) cycling clips will be required to protect your suit trousers, your bike will be a classic English style with whicker basket attached above the front wheel, high brow books to be carried in the basket.
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You forgot the junkie. Eyes bulging, sweating profusely, kappa trackie top, slazenger trackie bottoms tucked into socks, a pair of Nike air, the type of bike doesn't really matter as long as it's stolen |
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By *odareyouMan
over a year ago
not far from iceland,,,,,, tescos is nearer though :-) (near leeds) |
"Before you buy, you must ask yourself 2 questions:
1. what type of cyclist do I want to be ?
2. What type of cyclist am I likely to be ?
Nobody wants to be the chubby middle aged man in lycra or the BoJo looky-likey in a navy suit and hi-vis waistcoat.
I suggest you spend some time observing cyclist and elimate the types you find to be twats.
I love the line "I suggest you spend some time observing cyclist and elimate the types you find to be twats” You make it sound like I should run them down with my car!
No, it will more be for just popping down the shops which are just that little bit to far to walk to mainly. I work from home and so am stuck in the house all day. If my wife takes the car to work them I’m a little bit stranded. Also I could do with some more exercise."
How often will you use it.? If you buy a gym membership it's worthless unless you use it same for the bike. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If you're buying new spend at least £250,anything less than that and you'll spend the difference in repairs in the first year if you ride the bike regularly.
As I work for an independent bike shop I'm going to be biased against Halfords and I have seen some of the horror stories with my own eyes.
If you're just going to the shops and back a hybrid will be fine, some of them come with a rack as standard which can be useful for carrying things. |
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By *dd269Man
over a year ago
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I guess you're not joining the Tour de Yorkshire peloton. So don't be tempted to buy a typical UK-made modern bike with hard saddles & drop handlebars.
Drop handlebars cause your arse to stick up in the air and puts an unbearable weight on your arms.
Suggest you buy a Dutch made sit-up-and beg type bike. The dutch know more than anyone in Europe about cycling, and there are guys on ebay who buy good quality secondhand Dutch cucles and ship them to UK by the container-load.
Or you could catch a ferry to Rotterdam and go buy one over there - great idea for a relaxing weekend.
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"I guess you're not joining the Tour de Yorkshire peloton. So don't be tempted to buy a typical UK-made modern bike with hard saddles & drop handlebars.
Drop handlebars cause your arse to stick up in the air and puts an unbearable weight on your arms.
Suggest you buy a Dutch made sit-up-and beg type bike. The dutch know more than anyone in Europe about cycling, and there are guys on ebay who buy good quality secondhand Dutch cucles and ship them to UK by the container-load.
Or you could catch a ferry to Rotterdam and go buy one over there - great idea for a relaxing weekend.
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