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Newbie seeking bike advice

  • 28-09-2011 12:45pm
    #1
    Pepe LeFrits
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    I've just started a job where the public transport commute is absolute murder, so I'm thinking of getting a bike.

    I don't have a balls where to start. I'm in the Dublin area. Budgetwise I wouldn't want to spend more than a grand, but if my needs can be met by something cheaper that'd be good too.

    My daily commute will be roughly 20 miles combined across a mixture of good modern roads and raggedy old side roads. Also if the bike was suitable for long-distance touring that'd be a bonus, as it's something I might do if I ever get my fitness levels up...

    Advice on what & where would be appreciated.
    M


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  • #2
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,223 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Something like a Trek 1.2 might suit.

    It'll take mudguards with 25mm tyres and (I think) a rear rack so will be fine for light touring.

    If by "long distance" touring you mean going to scary foreign places with unpaved roads, you would be better off getting a something more specifically touring-oriented, but it won't be as fast or fun to ride.


  • #3
    Pepe LeFrits
    Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 15,001 ✭✭✭✭Pepe LeFrits


    Thanks.

    I'd only be using it on nice western European roads ;)

    A Trek 1.2 is doable but at the top end of my budget - how would it stack up against a 1.1, or possibly one of the Giant Defy or Rapid bikes?


  • #4
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 78,393 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    Does your employer operate the Bike to Work Scheme

    If you can take advantage of it you may be able to afford something a bit more expensive, or have some cash left over for accessories


  • #5
    Pepe LeFrits
    Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 15,001 ✭✭✭✭Pepe LeFrits


    Yeah, I'm factoring that in.


  • #6
    Pepe LeFrits
    Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 15,001 ✭✭✭✭Pepe LeFrits


    I got a 2012 Trek 1.2.

    Crashed it into the door of the shop trying to take it out for a test ride :pac: ... but it got steadily better from there. Planned to just cycle it to the train station but ended up cycling it all the way home, despite having 5-a-side in 90 minutes. Too much fun!


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