Bike Sale - Which one?!
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Or this road bike? I like the look of the drop bar that road bikes have although I have never used a drop bar and am not sure whether I would like it - whats the purpose of drop bars?
Dawes Giro £299 - http://www.formbycycles.co.uk/product/5968/Dawes_Giro_200_Road_Bike_2012
Dawes Giro £299 - http://www.formbycycles.co.uk/product/5968/Dawes_Giro_200_Road_Bike_2012
Aiden_23
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- Cumbernauld,Glasgow
2 main reasons comfort(the varience in hand positions you can have especially on long rides) and speed as it can give you an aggresive aerodynamic position which can make you fly go really fast!!! Best bet is going to your LBS and trying out a few(flat bar and drops) you never know they might have a bargain in there(ex displays/demo bikes/2010-2011 models).All they bikes would suit you just need to decide between drops or flat bar for the road bike or a Hybride/CX
jay clock
Massive member
- Location
- Hampshire UK
PLUS ONE - I had Subway One and it was a superb all round bike. Sorry I sold it.
Sports Direct bikes look utterly dire. Cycle King look the same but a family run business.
Ebay will be a good place to look. This for example http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carrera-S...0961240367?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item3cc280852f
Decided that a hybrid is definitely what I will go for now - I have been looking at routes I may wish to cycle and some involve canal routes that are unpaved in areas. I feel a hybrid is the only way to go for now as a first bike and may look into road bikes in the future.
The Carrera seems the obvious choice at that price and I will have to pop in to halfords and have a go on it. I can use the £100 i'd save over the Trek hybrid linked above on cycling gear and lights for my bike etc.
The Carrera seems the obvious choice at that price and I will have to pop in to halfords and have a go on it. I can use the £100 i'd save over the Trek hybrid linked above on cycling gear and lights for my bike etc.
Aiden_23
Active Member
- Location
- Cumbernauld,Glasgow
Ideal,give it time and you will be back looiking at Road Bikes in no time. Happy Cycling!!!
Just a quick question - I have just spotted the Ltd edition Subway has 26" wheels. Will this hinder my riding at all and what difference do wheel sizes make and what size is recommended for a mixture of roads and grass/canal paths (mainly on tarmac though)
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_821651_langId_-1_categoryId_165534
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_821651_langId_-1_categoryId_165534
Peteaud
Veteran
- Location
- South Somerset
I would have the trek.
The spec in the link has 26 wheels and tbh i dont think it overly matters, although 700s are better imho (its why i have both a hybrid and a mtb).
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The spec in the link has 26 wheels and tbh i dont think it overly matters, although 700s are better imho (its why i have both a hybrid and a mtb).
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The Trek is a better brand, and will have slightly better parts, and be of a slightly better quality - However it is important to factor in costs of the extras you will need such as lights, locks, (helmet?), pumps etc. The Subway will be a good bike if you take the proper care of it, and is a good option if you can't stretch the budget past £300 including extras.
The difference between a 700c wheel and a 26" is negligible. In theory a 700c wheel will have a greater diameter and therefore be able to roll further in the same gearing compared to a 26", but this really won't make a whole lot of difference on leisurely rides.
The difference between a 700c wheel and a 26" is negligible. In theory a 700c wheel will have a greater diameter and therefore be able to roll further in the same gearing compared to a 26", but this really won't make a whole lot of difference on leisurely rides.
jay clock
Massive member
- Location
- Hampshire UK
I think all Subways are 26". And slightly stronger than 700.... in my view
Ah great, thanks for clearing that one up! I thought it meant the thickness, now I realise having a 26" wide tyre would be ridiculous.
Someone is selling an XL size Cannondale Fatty Hybrid, he said it looks like a 20" frame and is adjustable, would this be alright for me at 5"8? Or would I be better just going for the Subway at 18" frame? the cannondale is only £170 and was £500 new in perfect condition.
Someone is selling an XL size Cannondale Fatty Hybrid, he said it looks like a 20" frame and is adjustable, would this be alright for me at 5"8? Or would I be better just going for the Subway at 18" frame? the cannondale is only £170 and was £500 new in perfect condition.
I'd suggest that Cannondale may be a touch too large for you - Evan's sizing chart seems to say the same thing. Although if the bike is close enough for you to try it out, then I would recommend that you do by all means. Cannondale produce some of the nicer alu frames around.
Aye I used that Evan's thing, never mind. Back to the ol' Carrera plan! What gear should I get for it? I have some led lights already to fit to it and a saddle bag that holds stuff to fix punctures etc.
I'll need a helmet and a decent set of shorts I'm guessing?
I'll need a helmet and a decent set of shorts I'm guessing?
