Help??? Ladies Hybrid £200-£300

[Scoosh]

Good Result, Fiery !

Carrera Subway has long been recommended on here, so hope your Mum enjoys it (and comes out on local CC rides ). Did she have a test ride on any of them - or was it more on 'looks' ?

There are good bike guys at Halfords - it's just that they are not always the ones who attend to CC people !

 

[Arch]

Excellent! One thing - did Halfords mention this... Any new bike needs to 'bed in' a bit - new cables stretch a little. So it's worth having it checked over in a few weeks to make sure everything is stll adjusted - some bike shops throw this in as part of the package, I don't know about Halfords...

Happy Cycling to your Mum!

 

[Fierybiscuits]

I think Halfords will give her a free 6 week bike check so I assume they'll do that sort of thing then. The only thing we are a bit miffed about is that because the bike was an end of line Halfords claimed it didn't have any instructions etc. because it's been on display. We really could have done with that sort of thing as we haven't a clue about bike care and although they've shown us how to do a lot in the store (like the quick release front wheel), we'll probably forget how to do it and I'll always be worried we haven't done things right. I don't know if there's a way to get hold of something like that direct from the manufacturer or something.
She did have a bit of a test ride - not very far but then the store's surrounded by pretty busy roads and she hadn't been on a bike for about 30 years! She did say it was the comfiest bike she'd been on and it felt really good to ride so I guess that's the important thing
She's only managed to get out on it once so far (weather's been pretty awful and she still needs a helmet before I'll let her at the roads), but she seemed like she loved it and will definitely be going out more...might have to get myself one now so I can go with her!!!

 

[g00se]

Hi,

The instructions that come with bikes tend to be a bit basic and generic anyway - the best thing would be to get a general bike maintenance / setup book. Or have a look at: http://bicycletutor.com/

 

[Fierybiscuits]

Thanks, I will have a good look at that then

 

[Scoosh]

She did have a bit of a test ride - not very far but then the store's surrounded by pretty busy roads and she hadn't been on a bike for about 30 years! She did say it was the comfiest bike she'd been on and it felt really good to ride so I guess that's the important thing
She's only managed to get out on it once so far (weather's been pretty awful and she still needs a helmet before I'll let her at the roads), but she seemed like she loved it and will definitely be going out more...might have to get myself one now so I can go with her!!!

Ah, changed days indeed !

You seem to be taking a very sensible and positive line with your Mum. I hope you both have many happy miles .
Roads can be scary when you haven't cycled on them for (many) years. Are there any cycle paths you could meander down until you have sufficient confidence to go on the roads ?
I'll get in early and do the (obligatory) plug for Cyclecraft - the real guide on how to ride on roads.

 

[Fierybiscuits]

We have some small country paths near our house she's been having a practice along and she seems quite happy to stick to those just for the time being.
I'll be sure to sit her down to have a look at Cyclecraft before she goes on the roads, thank you

 

[theloafer]

got g/f one of these ..she love,s it

http://www.trekbikes.com/uk/en/bikes/women/bike_path/70fxwsde/