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  • 23-01-2014 3:49am
    #1
    paulshox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭


    hello lads im looking into buying a racing bike as i am trying to loose some weight and get fitter/stronger, im from galway, i was wondering would any of ye have any suggestions of what sort of bike to go for and id like to keep cost down! thanks in advance


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  • #2
    Sir Arthur Daley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,720 ✭✭✭Sir Arthur Daley


    There are loads to choose from, what is your budget for a bike?


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


    maybe 300-350


  • #4
    fabvinny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 296 ✭✭fabvinny


    i took up cycling last year for the same reasons,i bought a bike in halfords.it is an Appollo Encounter Hybrid,grand bike,didnt want to spend crazy money in case i didnt stick with it.never had a days trouble with it so far,comfortable to ride,cost me €350. i am hoping to make the jump to a road bike in the summer.


  • #5
    fabvinny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 296 ✭✭fabvinny


    fabvinny wrote: »
    i took up cycling last year for the same reasons,i bought a bike in halfords.it is an Appollo Encounter Hybrid,grand bike,didnt want to spend crazy money in case i didnt stick with it.never had a days trouble with it so far,comfortable to ride,cost me €350. i am hoping to make the jump to a road bike in the summer.
    Correction,the bike cost €250,with a helmet and a few more accessories it came to €350.


  • #6
    Killiangm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 ✭Killiangm


    With the budget you have your best bet is to go with a second hand road bike, check out a good local bike shop


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