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milnestracie
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hiya,ny 130 pound bike which i got last year has just died 
(back axel.like my last cheap bike).so i have decided to spead a bit more around the 300 mark as i need a bike that last more than 1 year.
i ride most days around my estate looking after old people so lots of stopping starting up hill down and kerbs.
i like the ladies frame bikes but lots of gears paniers etc.been checking out the specialized globe carmel 3 any comments?other bikes?advice at all,i know3oo pounds isnt a lot to some but its big to me and really want a good dependable easy nice looking bike xxxx
(back axel.like my last cheap bike).so i have decided to spead a bit more around the 300 mark as i need a bike that last more than 1 year.i ride most days around my estate looking after old people so lots of stopping starting up hill down and kerbs.
i like the ladies frame bikes but lots of gears paniers etc.been checking out the specialized globe carmel 3 any comments?other bikes?advice at all,i know3oo pounds isnt a lot to some but its big to me and really want a good dependable easy nice looking bike xxxx
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i have a dodgy back so comfort too ........am i asking too much :shock:0
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One for the ladies me thinks.
Have a look in the Road Classifieds section too and, if needs be, put up a "Wanted" post.FCN 2-4.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
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I am not familiar with the specialized globe carmel 3 , but I have had a Speciliazed Expedition Elite since 2005 (I think it is round about the same price range) and even though I am about 18 stone and have no respect for the bike or curbs (and I am quite accident prone), I have not managed to break it yet! My gears are not changing as they should, but I believe that is self inflicted as I have never had it serviced.
If you are looking for something cheap and you are willing to put the bike together yourself, it may be worth it to have a look at some of the German websites, you may be able to get a very nice bike in your price range...just remeber to take the shipping costs into account.0 -
thankyou so much i too am constantly trying to transform into cycling babe 
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What do you mean by the "axel broke"? That sounds like it was the wheel, and wheels are both repairable and replaceable, and that might well be a cheaper and better option than spending £300. I know it's a lot of money, but it's not a lot of money for a bike so you're not going to be getting great components at that price point. Half that could well buy you bombproof wheels much more suitable to your needs.0
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Ridgeback Speed, £279 quid. Rack. Nice fat slick tyres0
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i hade a specialized globe and loved it. only reason i dont have it anymore is cos it got mashed up by a lorry. it's a good, sturdy, easy bike.0
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How are you doing, jemjah? Are you fully recovered now?0
