What bike?

[vickster]

Is quite short on spokes - there is a question about it in the Q&As - says it is better for the lighter rider - I don't know which rugby position you played

The main benefit of a low spoke count on a wheel is a reduction in weight, this will therefore make the bicycle feel more sprightly under acceleration and when climbing. A low spoke count can also lead to a reduction in overall wheel and rim stiffness. As such a lower spoke count is often more suited to a 'lighter rider'. It is however worth mentioning that manufacturers tend to spec a stiffer rim to counteract the reduction in stiffness associated with low spoke count wheel builds.

 

[Chris73]

Is quite short on spokes - there is a question about it in the Q&As - says it is better for the lighter rider - I don't know which rugby position you played

The main benefit of a low spoke count on a wheel is a reduction in weight, this will therefore make the bicycle feel more sprightly under acceleration and when climbing. A low spoke count can also lead to a reduction in overall wheel and rim stiffness. As such a lower spoke count is often more suited to a 'lighter rider'. It is however worth mentioning that manufacturers tend to spec a stiffer rim to counteract the reduction in stiffness associated with low spoke count wheel builds.

Doh! Tight head prop!! No good for me then?

 

[Chris73]

They do a reasonable Cyclecross bike for about the same price if that is of any interest to you (but at some point you'll wish you had bought a road bike...maybe thats just me )

I'm back and fore between hybrid and road bike!! Aaaaaaaargh!

 

[vickster]

Don't discount it, just ask Tredz about the recommended max rider weight

You need to go ride some bikes and see what you prefer

 

[Chris73]

Don't discount it, just ask Tredz about the recommended max rider weight

You need to go ride some bikes and see what you prefer

Thanks. Will do. I want a road bike but I'm worried my back won't! After 20 years of playing tight heap prop, my back isn't great ha ha

 

[DaveyM]

Thanks. Will do. I want a road bike but I'm worried my back won't! After 20 years of playing tight heap prop, my back isn't great ha ha

One of the reasons I got a cyclocross was due to the comfort, I have broken and damaged most of my back and neck over the years (lucky eh?) so found road bikes a little bit too much, still go a bit green with envy sometimes. The most important thing is that I have a bike which I actually ride...might not look as fancy as some and may never be king of the mountains

 

[Chris73]

I just want something that's fit for purpose. I'm never going to cycle 100 miles every weekend but if I do end up enjoying it a lot more than I think I will, I don't want to be stuck with a bike that's only good for say 30-40 miles?

And I thought buying a bike was easy!!!

 

[grumpyoldgit]

I would try & get a couple of hours on a flat bar hybrid,& a drop bar bike,see which suits better.

 

[Nick Stone]

Road bike with flat bars, Vitus do one think there's a spesh one as well, you back would probably be fine, get bike fit as well, maybe a shorter stem or along those lines and make the bike fit you.

 

[Cyclist33]

Don't discount it, just ask Tredz about the recommended max rider weight

You need to go ride some bikes and see what you prefer

there wont be any problem with a Quick on your weight question.

 

[vickster]

You could go for a more upright/sportive type of road bike like the giant defy. You can always flip the stem to raise the bars a bit. The position on the hoods would then be more akin to a flat bar - some of which are more sporty than others

 

[Cyclist33]

I just want something that's fit for purpose. I'm never going to cycle 100 miles every weekend but if I do end up enjoying it a lot more than I think I will, I don't want to be stuck with a bike that's only good for say 30-40 miles?

And I thought buying a bike was easy!!!

its really horses for courses. i have done several road rides of 50-75 miles on my quick, plus a couple of centuries, brag brag. once you get into it the limiting factor is you, not the bike.

i agree, get on and try some out. its the only way.

stu

 

[Chris73]

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/FBBTVIPV/battaglin_vip_sora_road_bike

This was recommended by a friend.

 

[matthat]

I'd go for the hybrid to get you started!! I went cheap mtb (scrapped now ) ,spesh hybrid (still use),Merida Mtb(still use), And newly acquired Giant defy rd bike!! If i'd have bought rd bike 1st i'm not sure i'd have stuck it out but now I have the cycling bug I enjoy the big rides on my Defy

 

[BigDane92]

I have a carrera