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"https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/bikes-talon-27.5-2016
This would be my bike of choice for the money "
yep ,I'll have a look, my bike I have is a hard tail Giant...it has been good value 18 yes of use.. |
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You say you will use it on road & on the South Downs?
How rough are your local trails?
How about another option - a cyclocross or 'adventure' bike?
Drop barred for a more efficient ride on the road but with wider wheels/knobbly tyres & a wider gear spread for off road use.
MTB' are great off road (I own two full sussers) but horrible on tarmac. If I we're in your position I'd seriously consider one of the new gravel/adventure bikes. Similar to a cyclocross bike but a less racy position. |
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"You say you will use it on road & on the South Downs?
How rough are your local trails?
How about another option - a cyclocross or 'adventure' bike?
Drop barred for a more efficient ride on the road but with wider wheels/knobbly tyres & a wider gear spread for off road use.
MTB' are great off road (I own two full sussers) but horrible on tarmac. If I we're in your position I'd seriously consider one of the new gravel/adventure bikes. Similar to a cyclocross bike but a less racy position."
yeah I,ve considered those cylcocross bikes with dropped handlebars, not sure I,d get on with them and question suitability if country track gets a bit tough... |
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"You say you will use it on road & on the South Downs?
How rough are your local trails?
How about another option - a cyclocross or 'adventure' bike?
Drop barred for a more efficient ride on the road but with wider wheels/knobbly tyres & a wider gear spread for off road use.
MTB' are great off road (I own two full sussers) but horrible on tarmac. If I we're in your position I'd seriously consider one of the new gravel/adventure bikes. Similar to a cyclocross bike but a less racy position."
adventure bikes ?? Not knowingly seen these are any makes or models you can name.. |
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"You say you will use it on road & on the South Downs?
How rough are your local trails?
How about another option - a cyclocross or 'adventure' bike?
Drop barred for a more efficient ride on the road but with wider wheels/knobbly tyres & a wider gear spread for off road use.
MTB' are great off road (I own two full sussers) but horrible on tarmac. If I we're in your position I'd seriously consider one of the new gravel/adventure bikes. Similar to a cyclocross bike but a less racy position. adventure bikes ?? Not knowingly seen these are any makes or models you can name.."
just googled them , think I,d prefer more of a upright handle bar set up to be honest .,.,, |
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