Getting into this!
ScottAllen90
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Hi everyone,
just a quick one to introduce myself, I'm Scott and I am just really starting to get into road cycling properly.
I used to cycle allot of off-road stuff but since going to University I have been out of the saddle for around 3 years - however at the weekend I completed a rather short charity bike ride with my Rugby club - it was 55 miles from Brighton Pier to Portsmouth Pier - I thoroughly enjoyed it and am dying to do it again... think I may have the bug!
I have been looking around for cheap-ish bikes as I am on a student budget... I have come across two possibilities at the moment and was just wondering if I could get some thoughts on what is the better bike from the two, or value for money...
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165710
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/sport-1-54-57-69567468/
I am 6' 5" so I believe that frame size is an important factor in choosing my bike, so I am looking at around a 60" frame...
I have considered 2nd hand but cannot seem to find anything that fits the bill at the moment.
I would greatly appreciate any advice on any aspect of riding or any advice you may have for someone on my position.
Thanks allot,
Scott.
just a quick one to introduce myself, I'm Scott and I am just really starting to get into road cycling properly.
I used to cycle allot of off-road stuff but since going to University I have been out of the saddle for around 3 years - however at the weekend I completed a rather short charity bike ride with my Rugby club - it was 55 miles from Brighton Pier to Portsmouth Pier - I thoroughly enjoyed it and am dying to do it again... think I may have the bug!
I have been looking around for cheap-ish bikes as I am on a student budget... I have come across two possibilities at the moment and was just wondering if I could get some thoughts on what is the better bike from the two, or value for money...
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165710
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/sport-1-54-57-69567468/
I am 6' 5" so I believe that frame size is an important factor in choosing my bike, so I am looking at around a 60" frame...
I have considered 2nd hand but cannot seem to find anything that fits the bill at the moment.
I would greatly appreciate any advice on any aspect of riding or any advice you may have for someone on my position.
Thanks allot,
Scott.
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My advice would be because of your size get the b'Twin. It appears to have stronger 32 spoke wheels as opposed to the other bikes wheels which I suspect may not last long under your weight. Personally I would be patient and wait for a good second hand. You'll get a better equipped and more durable bike for the same money.0
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Don't get a 60" frame or the bikes going to be almost as tall as you!
Sorry, I had to say it before someone else did. I assume you mean 60cm.Summer: Kuota Kebel
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Lucan wrote:Don't get a 60" frame or the bikes going to be almost as tall as you!
Sorry, I had to say it before someone else did. I assume you mean 60cm.
Sorry yes I meant cm...
Lucan, any advice on the choice of bike?
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Jake151 wrote:Wait for a second hand one to pop up, keep an eye on here and on ebay there are always great deals coming up just be patient. You will get a lot more for your money from a second hand one.
Hi Jake, thats for that.
I have found these on eBay... any thoughts?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Trek-1200-Alpha-S ... 500wt_11560 -
Jake151 wrote:Wait for a second hand one to pop up, keep an eye on here and on ebay there are always great deals coming up just be patient. You will get a lot more for your money from a second hand one.
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