Cube Access Womens Disc 2016 -

[ohmygsodness]

CUBE ACCESS WOMENS DISC 2016 -
Any good for me to start out again just cycling to get fit at the moment? (Old woman of fifty)

 

[vickster]

Should be fine especially if riding over rough terrain and speed is not the key. If riding on roads only, and wanting to get a bit of speed up, maybe look at bikes without suspension

Something like a giant Liv Alight

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/series/alight/24980/

Best thing is to try a few out at local shops. If a returnee to cycling, buying in store would be a better plan than online

 

[ohmygsodness]

Been to one of our local shops and was guided to a £ 600 Trek . Nice and light / disc brakes // suspension I know to some thats cheap but i dont want to spend that much at the moment and dont want a zillion gears!

 

[Hugh Manatee]

As @vickster says, it all depends on the riding you are wanting to do. The cube is quite similar to the Norco bike I got for my daughter. She uses it for shortish rides with me along the canals and riding around the Blue route on Cannock Chase. It is fine for that but it does weigh a fair bit. A lot of the weight comes from the Suntour forks. These are built to a price but, to be fair are far better than budget forks of old. I am impressed with how well they perform.

If you are not really wanting to offload too much, the hybrid style of bike would be fine. You will get a slightly higher spec as you are not having to pay for bouncy forks. I have many bikes and the one I use for rides around the lanes (some very rough) of South Staffs has thinner tyres than the hybrids and copes fine.

 

[ohmygsodness]

Pinnacle Cobalt 2 Womens 2016 Hybrid Bike ......thoughts

 

[Pale Rider]

Pinnacle Cobalt 2 Womens 2016 Hybrid Bike ......thoughts

Nothing wrong with it, but front suspension forks at this price point add weight and little else.

Have a look at the Pinnacle Lithium range, rigid cromoly steel fork which gives a surprisingly comfortable ride.

Don't be too concerned about pushing your budget, up to £600 will get you a very good bike.

Whatever you decide, buying sooner rather than later is a good idea for two reasons.

1. Price hikes may be on the way due to the fall of the pound, Cube are already talking about 15 or even 20 percent.

2. It's the end of June, you want to get the bike while you can still take advantage of long days and warmer weather.

 

[vickster]

Pinnacle Cobalt 2 Womens 2016 Hybrid Bike ......thoughts

Take your photo ID and bank card to a local Evans branch and get test rides

 

[Pale Rider]

Take your photo ID and bank card to a local Evans branch and get test rides

A tootle on two or three bikes can be very instructive.

Evans' test ride scheme is better than most, and I was told I could return the bike I bought if I didn't like it.

Here's a link to a likely Lithium.

Another good thing is the versatile frame, plenty of clearance and bosses.

That won't mean much now, but in a few months you may want to tailor the bike to your riding by possibly fitting a carrier, mudguards, or different tyres.

https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-lithium-3-womens-2016-hybrid-bike-EV244095

 

[Nibor]

A tootle on two or three bikes can be very instructive.

Evans' test ride scheme is better than most, and I was told I could return the bike I bought if I didn't like it.

Here's a link to a likely Lithium.

Another good thing is the versatile frame, plenty of clearance and bosses.

That won't mean much now, but in a few months you may want to tailor the bike to your riding by possibly fitting a carrier, mudguards, or different tyres.

https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-lithium-3-womens-2016-hybrid-bike-EV244095

I was thinking the lithium when @ohmygsodness metioned the colbalt should be significantly lighter