What is a pavement bike!!!

[fullcycle]

did you mean a fold up bike? http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/saxon-fold-up-folding-bike-p181194 something like this maybe ?

 

[derrick]

 

[dorothy]

Moss, think you will have to read the laws in scotland were never changed to incorporate the banning of bikes on pavements. As I was born and brought up in Glasgow, I know the cycle routes, paths and highway laws very well, you should research this for yourself or ask any scotsman, we have proper cycle paths which form part of the pavement and where not able they come onto the road, infact in glasgow itself we have buslanes, taxilanes and designated cycle lanes.............

 

[HLaB]

giving that the roads etc in england are dangerous and there are so many ignorant people , maybe I should move back to scotland least know the cycle paths etc are not full of anglers or roads full of eejits as we have proper cycle paths on the road which takes up 1/3 of the road which is the legal requirement but most choose to ignore here.............very disgruntled now as was told this was a friendly site and was recommended

I take it you've never been to Clackmannanshire

 

[Pat "5mph"]

giving that the roads etc in england are dangerous and there are so many ignorant people , maybe I should move back to scotland least know the cycle paths etc are not full of anglers or roads full of eejits as we have proper cycle paths on the road which takes up 1/3 of the road which is the legal requirement but most choose to ignore here.............very disgruntled now as was told this was a friendly site and was recommended

Welcome Dorothy!
Of course we are friendly - us girlies anyway
I think you are a wee bit misinformed about "illegal bikes" it's not the bike that's illegal, the riding on the pavements is.
Not that this has ever stopped me when I was starting up one must learn somehow.
I live in an area where I must take a busy road for a good stretch before reaching the safety of a cycling path, so I'm not adverse to the odd pavement shortcut, especially as nobody ever seems to walk on them
Anyhow, as you observed, pavement cycling can cause hazards to pedestrians, and you probably see mostly hybrids or mountain bikes, or indeed bmx bikes ridden on pavements.
To start up, I recommend you a hybrid like this one.
According to your budget, you can find similar quite a bit cheaper, with less gears perhaps, as you mentioned.
Try to ride a few before purchasing: bike shops will let you test ride, or maybe borrow a couple from friends, just to give you an idea of what you like.
Good luck, post a picture of what you bought!

 

[dorothy]

Thank you Full, I havent ridden a bike in nearly 20yrs, and the last one I had was from halfords lol apollo range, didnt have gears and was ok with that but then had plenty of quiet lanes and paths to cycle down, just scares me down here as seen how close some cars get to taking cyclist off roads, and having walked dog down canal paths know how angry some anglers get and to be honest, only want to do it so we can cycle more and use less emissions from driving specially short trips to local town centre initially., partner cycles everywhere generally and just think it would also help my fitness.

 

[dorothy]

Pat, in renfrewshire where I was living at time, we had cycle paths on and off roads but if you read scottish law you will find its not illegal

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Moss, think you will have to read the laws in scotland were never changed to incorporate the banning of bikes on pavements. As I was born and brought up in Glasgow, I know the cycle routes, paths and highway laws very well, you should research this for yourself or ask any scotsman, we have proper cycle paths which form part of the pavement and where not able they come onto the road, infact in glasgow itself we have buslanes, taxilanes and designated cycle lanes.............

Yes, we do indeed have shared "pavements" that have a habit of becoming "normal" pavements without a warning, so you might find yourself riding on the pavement without knowing it
Still, no need for a special bike for shared pedestrian and cyclist lanes, even roadies ( riders of bikes with curved handlebars and skinny tyres) use them.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Pat, in renfrewshire where I was living at time, we had cycle paths on and off roads but if you read scottish law you will find its not illegal

Well, the highway code says "you must not ride on the pavement" (bikes that is, dunno about horses ha ha!)
Seriously, I don't think it matters too much at beginners speed.
Why is your partner not advising you?

 

[dorothy]

Because he is not into that sort of bike he prefers stuff off road etc and he goes too techy for me...........I sorta loose interest with all that stuff, only want a simple bike, like me lol

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Because he is not into that sort of bike he prefers stuff off road etc and he goes too techy for me...........I sorta loose interest with all that stuff, only want a simple bike, like me lol

Ok, why not get a simple 3 speed? A bit of help on the hills, not much aggravation
My favorite bike has only 5 speeds, and I only use 2 of them.
You should look in places that recondition old bikes, then sell them on.
Have a google to find something in your area.

 

[ASC1951]

Pat, in renfrewshire where I was living at time, we had cycle paths on and off roads but if you read scottish law you will find its not illegal

Worrabout the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 s129?

 

[vernon]

Worrabout the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 s129?

It's easier to say that it's legal to pedal on the pavement than to wrestle, with an untrained eye, the syntax of the legislation.

 

[fossyant]

Your partner should be able to help without being too techy. Hybrid will do what you want.

We still need to know what you want it for, too much fluff going on.

For canal paths, off road tracks, bit of rough stuff, then a hybrid. As others have said, try not to ride on the pavement, it just hisses just about everyone off. As for anglers, just shove them in the canal. If in the UK, just go on British Waterways website and download the little bit of paper which gives you permission to ride on tow paths, then wave this in the face of the angler as you shove him in !

 

[AndyRM]

Moss, think you will have to read the laws in scotland were never changed to incorporate the banning of bikes on pavements. As I was born and brought up in Glasgow, I know the cycle routes, paths and highway laws very well, you should research this for yourself or ask any scotsman, we have proper cycle paths which form part of the pavement and where not able they come onto the road, infact in glasgow itself we have buslanes, taxilanes and designated cycle lanes.............

I'm a Scotsman. It's illegal to ride your bike on a pavement.

Get a hybrid.