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KnuckleShot · Scooby Slapper Joined: 11 Dec 2014 Karma :

hi,

I'm looking at getting a push bike to get a bit more active.
Looking for something that will last quite a while and won't break within a month. Budget could be up £300 but would prefer cheaper if bike is decent.
Any recommendations? Also 6ft1 if that helps? Smile

arry · Super Spammer Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Karma :

What type of riding do you envisage doing?

KnuckleShot · Scooby Slapper Joined: 11 Dec 2014 Karma :

Just riding around town, around some parks. Plan on doing around 30-60 min rides a day

arry · Super Spammer Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Karma :

Fidge · Banned Joined: 04 Oct 2014 Karma :

get a 20 or 22" frame, anything will last quite a while if you look after it and nothing will last very long if you don't. There are some okay BH hybrid bikes at GoOutdoors on sale in some of the stores at the moment, think they are about £200.

I buy used bikes as they are always better if you know bikes.

KnuckleShot · Scooby Slapper Joined: 11 Dec 2014 Karma :

Would Gumtree be a good starting point?
I'll never order from Argos due to past experiences.
Any makes you would recommend looking for?
Thanks in advance.

KnuckleShot · Scooby Slapper Joined: 11 Dec 2014 Karma :

arry · Super Spammer Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Karma :

Decathlon's BTwin range are pretty well specced too

Baffler186 · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 May 2013 Karma :

There are many ways to approach this. Generic branded MTBs can be had for £40 on Gumtree. I started with a Carrera MTB, then decided I was doing more on-road than off, so stuck some skinny road tyres on it. I then went full-blown road bike which after about a year I decided the drop-bars weren't for me. I then converted the road bike to a single speed flat bar vehicle, which currently weighs about 9 kilos and ticks all of my transport boxes.

So, if buying new or higher-end second hand, I'd try and be sure what type of bike will suit you before shelling out?
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KnuckleShot · Scooby Slapper Joined: 11 Dec 2014 Karma :

sorry, not had internet access recently.
I have 5 days off next week (unused holidays Laughing

) I will take a look at decathalon, go outdoors.. Halfords any decent? or overpriced?

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

I recently got a Charge Grater that was under a year old from ebay (made an offer) for £170 I think it was.
You get proper road bike gearing (so can go fast if wanted), skinnyish tyres, but a bit sturdier than a pure road bike.
On my old Charge Scourer (this supersedes that model), I've done gentle and moderate off road fine.

I'd go for something like that.

I'd suggest getting some panniers and trying to use it for shopping trips etc - it might take 30 minutes instead of 15 to get to the shops, so half an hour total extra on the journey, but you get an hour's cycling. Also get to stick the bike right outside the shop and when it's busy on the roads, sometimes actually be no slower!