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I was trying to bend u to down hill as that's my think and love it . Th advise as lots of good bikes up for sale. And roads are very dangerous for cycling . As a driver and rider my hole life I very seldom cycle on rd comment all about bit of banter lol whatever stay rubber side down |
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over a year ago
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Stay away from downhill bikes Jesus Christ your too old for that carry on. Get your self a hard tail and enjoy both off-road and on road rides.. specialized do a decent range at affordable prices. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"talking bout the guy who thinks he has to educate me about stopping at red lights."
Its really not nonsense, cyclists really do need to stop at red lights. Lol 
Wasn't educating you either , simply saying. Was neither aimed at you or anybody else.
Ps halfords have loads of bikes for sale. You can thank me later if you buy one.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Think about what sort of cycling appeals to you
Road cycling
Down hill
Mountain/ off road trails
Cycle paths
Then plan your bike and budget to that, if unsure maybe look at a hybrid bike and get used to cycling then once you get into it more look at going more specific
Me ive got a road bike and a Mountain bike but for me the ride position of the mountain bike and the flat handlebars are so much more comfortable to me (ps disc breaks if you can)
Deffo get a helmet, bicycle pump, learn how to change an inner tube/ fix puncture when outside
And have a look at the website letsride dot co dot uk for cycle routes for ideas where to cycle, also sustrans website for cyclepaths in uk |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"im a driver so l know about highway code and Halfords is the last place id buy a bike."
Well there ya go , your no longer a complete newbie then and you know where not to buy a bike.
Thats definitely progress from your original post.
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By *ASCOTMan
over a year ago
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You will start collecting bikes for diffferent rides i currently have 2 road bikes, cube hard tail, giant full suspension trail, giant downhill and a Borealis Fat Bike,,,, its an addiction |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"that off road bike then?"
A downhill bike is not what you want. If you are properly a newbie, that's a surefire way to end up in A and E
Hard tail, MTB or hybrid, get a bit fitter, see if you enjoy it then decide if road or off road is where you want to be ( or both of course ) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'd recommend either a hardtail mountain bike or a gravel bike both offer huge versatility depending on what you want to ride more shop local supporting your local independent bike shop builds a friendship that is priceless |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Hybrids are great bikes allowing mixture of cycling pursuits and a comfortable riding position
Looking forward to hearing about what you get
I really need to get back out on my bike, just need to find the motivation |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Know that shop used it a few times
Good local shop thats been around for years
Your also handy for cycle path near there taking you to city centre or loch lomond, hybrid bike will be perfect for them
Remember the accessories to keep you on the saddle when your out |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If you're not sure what kind of cycling you would like to do a cyclocross or gravel bike might be worth thinking about so you can go on or off road.
As for moronic comments about stopping at red lights you will have to listen to a lot of that if you take up cycling. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"cant wait to get out there,opens up whole new world for me.do you know anything bout tyres that dont go flat:?"
The spec of bikes you are looking at will at least come tubeless ready, so the rim will be pre taped. Ask the shop to set it up for ease, as they will have a compressor to seat the bead tyre inserts aren't really necessary unless you plan on thrashing big drops and really rocky decents.
Modern one by gear set ups are awesome and keep things simple for maintenance.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The place you are getting the bike from should be more than happy to answer questions etc, after all they might get more cash out of you down the years with accessories n parts etc |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"newbie looking to buy a bike,any thoughts?"
Go to decathlon they set up the bikes better than Halford, good range of bikesfor all levels of ability much cheaper and better knowledge and service. If your looking to do road cycling get one that has decent tyres, hybrids are good, if it's an off road bike then you don't have to go mad and spend hundreds of pounds. Enjoy they aldo do a range of very good helmets etc
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