newbie's "schoolboy" error!

[TheDoctor]

^ Just goes to show - different bikes are good for different things.
A Galaxy is a very good touring bike, but not a good off road bike!

 

[bonj2]

Hi lantern rouge, and to the forum!
I wish I could pitch in with my own story about how I've got a cheap and cheerful bike from halfords and get kitted out at aldi and netto, but if I did I'd be lying - I mostly use fairly luxury kit and both my bikes are shoot-hot. But if I saw you out riding i'd definitely give you a friendly wave or a nod, unlike a lot of ignorant buggers.

 

[Danny]

Welcome.

Bonj may ride shoot-hot bikes, but he has always been a great believer in people starting with entry level gear

 

[cheadle hulme]

yeah yeah to cheap but good gear make you feel faster and indded makes you go faster

and is much more comfortable, get it and enjoy it

Is that Carling in your avatar?

Even Aldi sells proper pilsner lager.