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Whats this bike like?

  • 16-07-2015 12:50pm
    #1
    Muff Richardson
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,078 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I am totally clueless about bikes and haven't owned one since secondary school and am now 37! I am planning an extended cycle from Wicklow to West Kerry and am looking for a recommendation for a bike, was looking at this and would appreciate any opinions on it...

    Boardman MX Sport Bike

    I am not really looking for a Touring specific bike but one that would do the trip, as when I get there I will be leaving the bike for using during summers just to go for a spin for a few hours so was looking for something that would do the job for an extended cycle but also ok for a leisurely spins...maybe not a realistic option but as I say I am clueless.

    Thanks for any opinions.


Comments

  • #2
    Bloggsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,054 ✭✭✭Bloggsie


    Are you planning on carrying luggage on the journey backpack or panniers?


  • #3
    Muff Richardson
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,078 ✭✭✭Muff Richardson


    I was considering getting the suggested back carrier and the panniers but may just backpack it


  • #4
    Bloggsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,054 ✭✭✭Bloggsie


    I commute 30-30km a few times a week with a backpack & it is just about enough as it can get annoying, on a trip of your distance i would recommend panniers for carrying the bits & pieces. As for the bike itself I cant really comment as I have only had experience of using a road bike.
    one more thing, get a good pair of cycling shorts, your rear will be grateful!


  • #5
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,309 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    This is better:

    Same price, 3 kg lighter and no suspension.

    http://www.halfords.ie/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/boardman-road-sport-bike


  • #6
    Muff Richardson
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,078 ✭✭✭Muff Richardson


    Is the suspension a bad thing? I was thinking it was a plus for the roads with a heavy load.


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  • #7
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,309 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    Suspension is not necessary unless u intend cycling off-road. Your aim should be to cycle with as little weight as possible. Oh and anything you do carry should be on the bike and not on your back. A backpack is uncomfortable and raises your centre of gravity. Putting it on the bike is more stable and more comfortable.


  • #8
    ted1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,898 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    Muff Richardson wrote: »
    Is the suspension a bad thing? I was thinking it was a plus for the roads with a heavy load.

    Suspension takes away some of your energy. So if you have two bikes one with and one without suspension then the one with suspension will require more energy to go the same distance


  • #9
    rab!dmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 634 ✭✭✭rab!dmonkey


    ted1 wrote: »
    So if you have two bikes one with and one without suspension then the one with suspension will require more energy to go the same distance
    The truth of that is dependent on the nature of the terrain that is covered.


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