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best type of bike

  • 06-09-2010 11:32am
    #1
    jpblynch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭


    want to get back to cycling - will be doing it on the road. am a large guy so wondering what's the best type of bike for around €300 - €400 - am reasonably fit but could do with shedding the few pounds!!:


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  • #2
    JonDoe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 503 ✭✭✭JonDoe


    http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/20603/Raleigh_Metro_GLX_Plus_Mens_Bike_2009
    the roads are in bad shape at the moment, I had a similar model a few years ago, they fly up hills and can take a fare weight


  • #3
    jpblynch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭jpblynch


    thanks for that quick reply. would that still be the one you would go for even if you stretched your budget to say €500


  • #4
    funkyjebus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,547 ✭✭✭funkyjebus


    JonDoe wrote: »
    http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/20603/Raleigh_Metro_GLX_Plus_Mens_Bike_2009
    the roads are in bad shape at the moment, I had a similar model a few years ago, they fly up hills and can take a fare weight

    i wouldnt go with that if i were you. tyres too thick, it has suspension, oh and its a raleigh.

    go for a road bike or hybrid. you'd want to be obese for one not to hold you. with the above bike you'll be waiting energy. not only that if your looking to get back into cycling, your more likely if its a bike you enjoy the look of and riding. you need more than 400 for a decent road bike (maybe not 2nd hand) but should get an ok hybrid.


  • #5
    inkedpt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 217 ✭✭inkedpt


    Hi!
    I've a Felt QX 65 and I'm very happy with her. Been commuting for the last 3 months from lucan 2 city center and the time just been dropping 2 a steady 30mn. It's not fitted with the best but does the job perfectly.


  • #6
    BostonB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,056 ✭✭✭✭BostonB


    jpblynch wrote: »
    want to get back to cycling - will be doing it on the road. am a large guy so wondering what's the best type of bike for around €300 - €400 - am reasonably fit but could do with shedding the few pounds!!:

    You'd need to decide what kinda cycling you are going to do. 30k everyday to work and back in all weather. Weekend 50k spin up the mountains. Down trails or on the road.

    Regardless if by large you mean tall like 6' 4" or large as in heavy like 20st doesn't really matter, most regular bikes will be ok. Just makes sure you get a bike shop that will fit you on the bike so its the right size.

    Can you get the bike to work scheme form work?


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