Looking for a bit of help choosing type of bike!

ronanc15

Well peeps,

Basically im looking to get back into cycling, havent cycled much in a few years. Now a lot of the cycling ill be doing will be road cycling, nothing particularly fast paced, but i wouldnt mind something to do some rougher roads too. Is it a dual suspension set up i should be looking for?

Any recommendations? Also locations in munster of where to buy would be good too but not the main focus.

CheGuedara

ronanc15 wrote: »

Well peeps,

Basically im looking to get back into cycling, havent cycled much in a few years. Now a lot of the cycling ill be doing will be road cycling, nothing particularly fast paced, but i wouldnt mind something to do some rougher roads too. Is it a dual suspension set up i should be looking for?

Any recommendations? Also locations in munster of where to buy would be good too but not the main focus.

Not meaning to be smart but if your main focus is to do road cycling then a road bike is the animal for you (pace, fast or not is entirely up to the rider:D)

I would personally recommend the type of bike I started off which is (now called) the Giant Defy: they're good value for money, respectably lightweight and reliable as heck.

The riding position isn't as stooped over as a pure bred race bike so they're comfortable for those getting going on the bike. If you can I'd recommend stretching to one with a carbonfibre fork too - they help take a bit of buzz out of the road. If you're in Kerry, O'Hallorans in Boharbee in Tralee are Giant dealers, not sure who else is though

Full suspension might look lovely but you have quite a bit to get a reasonable frame and even then will be inefficient on the road.

ronanc15

Thanks for that, im just pretty clueless when it comes to anything without an engine so I said I would double check. Thanks for that!

CheGuedara

ronanc15 wrote: »

Thanks for that, im just pretty clueless when it comes to anything without an engine so I said I would double check. Thanks for that!

No bother, there'll be someone along presently to recommend the Specialized or Trek equivalent of the Defy. Check them all out on line and when it eventually boils down to it buy the one in your budget that you like the look of most - doesn't necessarily matter that the spec. is slighly + or -, if you like it more you'll be more likely to use it.

If you don't have them also consider picking up a set of cycling kit (shorts, jersey, gloves) - they'll make your life a lot easier (more comfortable) when you get going and the length of your rides gets longer

ronanc15

More info there, thanks again!

Russman

+1 to all that from Che, the equivalents from Trek & Specialised will be all much of a muchness with the Giant. Whichever you like the best is the one to go for. I've recently got back into cycling in the last 2 months and the right clothing will definitely make it more comfortable - you don't have to get the absolute best but a half decent pair of shorts would be a good starting investment IMO.