Which Bike

The Dazzler

I live now in the SW France which being about 2 hrs from the Pyrenees as you can imagine its quite hilly , i'm looking to take up cycling have been quite a keen runner but had to stop due to a hip injury.

So i guess my question is which bike because mainly due to the hills although not long say 1k -2 k they are quite steep. So although i'm quite fit i need a bike to get me around i have about £600 to spend but am confused.

Any advise would be helpful

Thanks

Frag75

Hi,

That's a pretty standard budget for a first bike, so there's plenty of choice. There are also a few threads along similar lines already, check these out for starters:

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12773016

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12799176

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12799130

The most important thing for a first road bike is to get one which fits you well. Additionally, given your location, I'd recommend a triple chainset to make the hills more manageable.

The Dazzler

Thanks much appreciated being a complete novice its a minefield on whats on offer but the advise regarding the 3 ring is helpful.

The Dazzler

after much consideration i have decided to go for a Giant defy 3 bike mainly due to the 3 ringset..

Frag75

Thanks for the update, a good choice. I hope you enjoy it!