Which first road bike? Update

[daisyj]

I can chuck another sub £500 47cm ladies bike into the mix (albeit online if you don't have a local Cube stockist with stock)

https://www.ukbikesdepot.com/m16b19.../RS_GB/58472?gclid=CIHTmqGbgdICFWG37QodaBANtw

I like the look of that, vickster. It now looks like I have a choice of several bikes, only one if which is pink!

 

[vickster]

I like the look of that, vickster. It now looks like I have a choice of several bikes, only one if which is pink!

Even better...even I'd go for black over pink and I don't like black bikes at all

 

[Reynard]

But at 5'2", you are solidly into the XS size, and you will have options in both adult and junior ranges. Though the smaller wheels on the junior bikes means you will have less risk of clipping your front wheel with your toe, but as @vickster says, a more limited range of tyres.

@daisyj - Just find what fits you best. If it's pink, black or green with purple spots, whatever floats your boat... Mine's mostly red.

But yep, tyres and inner tubes can be a pain. Halfords stock the 650c Kendas that the Wiggo is supplied with, but most places I've tried don't hold the inner tubes in store. I got my spares online in the end. Oh, and mudguards... They don't make specifically for 650c wheeled bikes, but the 700c ones can be bodged very effectively to fit.

 

[vickster]

@daisyj

Spotted this, ok she's got married and changed her name, but is a decent spec for £340 (join BC and the 10% saving will cover your years membership). Small available in Bristol Cycle Republic for example

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bik...bike?cm_re=trottbp:tired:shopbybike:tired:rd1

 

[daisyj]

@daisyj

Spotted this, ok she's got married and changed her name, but is a decent spec for £340 (join BC and the 10% saving will cover your years membership). Small available in Bristol Cycle Republic for example

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bik...bike?cm_re=trottbp:tired:shopbybike:tired:rd1

Thanks, vickster, that looks like another possibility. My next few weekends are going to be taken up checking these bikes out, can't wait.

 

[daisyj]

I increased my budget slightly and picked up this Cannondale Synapse Sora today from Evans. The fit felt right and I can brake with no problems. Looking forward to a short test ride tomorrow as it looks like it's going to be windy. The valve cap on the back wheel seems to have got lost in transit so I think I'll ride to Halfords to pick up a few bits. Very pleased.

 

[daisyj]

Thats really nice, I hope you enjoy it,I'd get some mudguards on if you want to ride now.

Yep, mudguards are on the list and I grabbed an ass saver today until I get them sorted.

 

[Reynard]

Ooooo, that's a very nice bike Enjoy it.

 

[Grant Fondo]

Good choice. Had a synapse for a few years and you cant go wrong there...lets face it Cannys are cool