New to cycling, some advice please!

sartios
sartios Posts: 12
edited December 2012 in Road beginners
Hi all

I'm new to cycling, I have no idea about the different makes, sizes etc etc...

I'm looking to buy a bike for commuting, and for trails/woods etc, and to lose a bit of weight.

I'm 5'7 and 12 stone, and would like to tone up, been looking at a Claud Butler Stone River which someone is selling which hasn't been used, just been sitting in a garage covered up for 2 years, it has 24 shimano acera gears, qmd disc brakes, suntour xct suspension folks,
weinmann double wall rims and more complete with lights, computer, pump and bottle holder.
He wants £225 for it, is this a good deal and good for what I want it for?

Many thanks.

Comments

  • styxd
    styxd Posts: 3,234
    If you want to tone p you'd be better off sorting your diet out and lifting some weights in the gym.

    Cycling just tends to make you dead thin!
  • MichaelW
    MichaelW Posts: 2,164
    The CB stone river was about £300 new.
    Its OK, a bit high off the ground for everyday commuting but good for woodland riding. It has rack and mudguard eyelets which is a plus. Is it the right size?
    Knobbly tyres are not best for commuting, you are better off with a commuter tyre with good puncture protection (eg Schwalbe Marathon).
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