Hybrid bike for newbie

[Jarissrn]

Hi everyone!

Another newbie bike post. Im a cycling newbie who has no experience riding and would like to get started. I'm a 151 cm female and hope to eventually use the bike for riding in the city and trails outside. The sheer number of options and reviews are doing my head in. Any advice on a first bike is appreciated. I'm also unsure if i should splurge on a first bike or get a used one off gumtree/ebay to see how i fare.

[Andy_Pagin]

Here in the UK the usual advice is get a used bike, preferably a YBR125, basic, boring but reliable and easy to ride. Once you've got the hang of it you'll have a much better idea of what you want long term. Avoid all Chinese brands, the build quality varies from bad to awful.
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[WreckTangle]

be a real woman, get a MOTORBIKE, a country trail is much better with a metal two wheeled monster and you can traffic weave when riding in the city
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[nikkisscy]

well, of you are in the UK you could get one from Evanscycles. starting with 160 GBP...

[wintelf94]

You have made a bold step to ask in the forum for the best bike. I think a simple motorbike not too costly and fewer addons will do for a start.
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