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looking for a good road bike

bacon? · 2009-05-03 15:40:52

right, i'm thinking of cycling to work... haven't been on a bike regularly in years.... it's about 8miles to work. mostly flat. looking for a good bike that can get me in quick... not a racer, never liked the handlebars. i want to get a decent bike, there's that new biketowork scheme, so my budget could be up to a grand...…

03-05-2009 3:40pm

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bacon?

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right, i'm thinking of cycling to work... haven't been on a bike regularly in years....

it's about 8miles to work. mostly flat. looking for a good bike that can get me in quick... not a racer, never liked the handlebars.

i want to get a decent bike, there's that new biketowork scheme, so my budget could be up to a grand... but i'd say between 500 and 800 would do.

i was in a bike shop, and he recomended the globe sanfransico 2, hybrid... it's just under 500...

could anyone else offer any recomendations, advice...

cheers

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#2 03-05-2009 3:54pm

Húrin

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Why don't you look at one of the identical threads? A lot of people come on here asking the exact same question. I'd say a hybrid is the way to go. You're better off with smooth tyres (i.e. no threads) and no suspension.

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