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whats a good bike to start

  • 10-09-2013 10:05pm
    #1
    cristeoir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 128 ✭✭


    I've justed started cycling recently and am using a mountain bike which is very heavy, I dont want to switch to a racing bike so would like to know what would be a good light weight mountain bike.......within a resonable budget:pac:


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  • #2
    Bloch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 69 ✭✭Bloch


    cristeoir wrote: »
    I've justed started cycling recently and am using a mountain bike which is very heavy, I dont want to switch to a racing bike so would like to know what would be a good light weight mountain bike.......within a resonable budget:pac:

    Mountain bikes have wide tyres and front suspension, both add weight and also absorb energy, so slowing you down. Are you sure you need a mountain bike? For general use and rough roads you don't need a mountain bike.

    You should consider a hybrid with tyres between 28mm -> 37mm
    something like the Ridgeback flight
    or Trek FX
    or Felt QX 75
    or any hybrid. Don't think that a suspension fork means you are getting more for your money. If you pay enough you will get a lightweight bike with front suspension, which is fine if you can spare the money.

    Personally I like the fun of front suspension, but for practical commuting use you don't need it.


  • #3
    Squidgy Black
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,740 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    Any reason you don't want to get a road bike? Most people who buy hybrids end up selling them and buying a road bike in the end.


  • #4
    Wexf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭Wexf


    Im in the same position as the OP. what suggestions would u have on a good road bike. I find my mountain bike cumbersome and heavy, €120 in halfords what do u expect .


  • #5
    not yet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,008 ✭✭✭not yet


    Wexf wrote: »
    Im in the same position as the OP. what suggestions would u have on a good road bike. I find my mountain bike cumbersome and heavy, €120 in halfords what do u expect .

    Got a Giant rapid 2 a few months ago, If you get one you will not regret it.


  • #6
    Wexf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭Wexf


    not yet wrote: »
    Got a Giant rapid 2 a few months ago, If you get one you will not regret it.

    It looks the business , a bit pricey but if I get it on the cycle to work thingy ill be able to get one. Is it solid???? Wexford county council likes to let companies dig up our roads for pipes etc and then they can patch them up however poorly they like!!!!


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  • #7
    not yet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,008 ✭✭✭not yet


    Wexf wrote: »
    It looks the business , a bit pricey but if I get it on the cycle to work thingy ill be able to get one. Is it solid???? Wexford county council likes to let companies dig up our roads for pipes etc and then they can patch them up however poorly they like!!!!

    You get it for approx 490e when you allow for tax break...

    It is not a mountain bike or even a true hybrid..

    It's a road bike, with road tyres only with flat handle bars and may take a little getting use to. But if you are going to use it to get fit or ride 20-30k it's an unbelieveable bike.

    It's not as comfortable as a true hybid but it is so much faster and smoother on flat roads.


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