Do I really need another bike?!

[Easytigers]

I went from hybrid to road bike and wouldn't go back. I did want to start going out with my son (using a tag-along) and also do a few canal towpaths etc so bought a second hand MTB so am pretty much covered for all types of riding.

 

[vickster]

While the schools are off and the traffic lighter, get used to commuting on the roadbike. If still not happy come the third week of September, reassess. If a year round commuter, having a second more rugged bike isn't a bad idea for the bad weather.

 

[david k]

You always need another bike.
As sure as it goes dark at night, every rider needs another bike

 

[Vickivix]

I have been thinking about commuting in the winter. And Im not sure skinny slick tyres are what Id want. Id feel safer on something more "robust". Heck, sod it, as someone said youre a long time dead. I may go for another look at the weekend.

 

[raleighnut]

I have been thinking about commuting in the winter. And Im not sure skinny slick tyres are what Id want. Id feel safer on something more "robust". Heck, sod it, as someone said youre a long time dead. I may go for another look at the weekend.

Have a look in Cyclops in Syston, excellent shop/people

 

[tyred]

You can never own too many bikes -

But on the other hand, strip your hybrid down and clean and re-grease all the bearings, adjust them properly and also really clean and oil the chain and you'll be surprised how much better it will probably ride. There seems to be a modern craze for supplying cycle hubs with practically no grease inside them and with the cones too tight.

 

[sidevalve]

I had one bike to start with, now I have 5 .... 2 road bikes, a CX, an MTB and the old boneshaker "pub bike".

Me too - it's an addiction.

 

[jefmcg]

have been thinking about commuting in the winter.

If you are buying something with winter in mind, make sure it has clearance for snow tyres

 

[ianrauk]

Sorry, but what a very silly question.

 

[vickster]

Make sure it takes proper mudguards for winter and panniers, although for 5 miles you probably won't need to be carrying multiple layers of clothing

 

[cyberknight]

I am currently at my wife imposed limit of 3 bikes.
Rigid disc MTB for winter commuting/ playing with the kids
self built road bike for commuting/ winter club rides
Nice road bike for club rides etc.

 

[ufkacbln]

Me too - it's an addiction.

My name is Cunobelin and I am a............................ Cyclist

 

[RichardB]

You always need another bike. N+1.................................its the rules innit.

See post #4 ...

 

[slowmotion]

Six years ago, I bought a hybrid and rode it for two years of commuting, and a few thirty and sixty mile rides. Two years later, I got a road bike. I've never been on the hybrid since the day that I bought it. It's just a personal preference, not a rule.

 

[lee1980sim]

IMO if you're commuting you have to feel comfortable and safe on the bike you're using, if that means another bike or full overhaul of the current one so be it