Bike

[vickster]

It maybe a silly question but how do I know if the bike suits me or not?

You need to sit on it and preferably ride it, and ask the shop for advice on whether it looks the right size, see how it feels. Have you not had a bike before?
If it's too big, you may never be comfortable, at the least you may need to spend money on new parts like a shorter handlebar stem.
If it doesn't feel right don't buy, especially if the shop is trying to sell you the last one they have in store

 

[cyberknight]

another option is the adult isla bikes , again you are looking at double your budget .

 

[presta]

I am quite new to bike which makes me hard to recognize if the bike suits me or not.

If you want it for leisure, are you sure a racing bike is what suits you?

 

[AresTo]

another option is the adult isla bikes , again you are looking at double your budget .

its too expensive for me

 

[vickster]

Evans have the Pinnacle Laterite range, the 3 is decently specced for the current £600 (it was never a £900 bike, typical Mike Ashley Company sales tactic)
https://www.evanscycles.com/bikes/road-bikes/pinnacle#dcp=1&dppp=120&OrderBy=price_asc&Filter=none

According to their guide, at 5'4 you're between XS and S, so need to try. Generally, you would go smaller if in between but need to see how feels

Portsmouth seems to have a decent range of shops, Evans, Decathlon, perhaps take a day trip on the train
Again, phone before travelling to check store stocks

 

[AresTo]

If you want it for leisure, are you sure a racing bike is what suits you?

I prefer for a road bike to be honest

 

[vickster]

I prefer for a road bike to be honest

Because? have you ridden drop handlebars? There are plenty of fast flat bar bikes too, they tend to be cheaper as the components cost less than those for a drop bar bike

 

[tom73]

I know that there is a giant shop that I can take train to which I can try for bikes

Why not contact them and explain what you're after and see what they say and have in stock. They may have some thing on offer or on sale not listed on line. Ask when the best time to call in is then go and visit them and try a few bike out. They will know what size and bike will fit you. I dont own a Giant bike but have used a few of the shops and always found them to be helpful.

 

[presta]

I prefer for a road bike to be honest

The reason I ask is that if you're not riding at racing speeds you might find a racing bike is a bit too highly geared, and quite possibly too aggressive a riding position for leisure cycling as well.

 

[AresTo]

Because? have you ridden drop handlebars? There are plenty of fast flat bar bikes too, they tend to be cheaper as the components cost less than those for a drop bar bike

I have tried drop handlebars before, and I quite enjoy it rather than flat

 

[AresTo]

Evans have the Pinnacle Laterite range, the 3 is decently specced for the current £600 (it was never a £900 bike, typical Mike Ashley Company sales tactic)
https://www.evanscycles.com/bikes/road-bikes/pinnacle#dcp=1&dppp=120&OrderBy=price_asc&Filter=none

According to their guide, at 5'4 you're between XS and S, so need to try. Generally, you would go smaller if in between but need to see how feels

Portsmouth seems to have a decent range of shops, Evans, Decathlon, perhaps take a day trip on the train
Again, phone before travelling to check store stocks

yea I may find a day and tried to go there and have a try

 

[AresTo]

The reason I ask is that if you're not riding at racing speeds you might find a racing bike is a bit too highly geared, and quite possibly too aggressive a riding position for leisure cycling as well.

I think it is fine for me as I quite enjoy the feeling of speed

 

[vickster]

yea I may find a day and tried to go there and have a try

Half term next week?

 

[AresTo]

Half term next week?

yea maybe

 

[vickster]

yea maybe

Perfect as the weather has also improved