Sorry, yet another 'which bike' thread!!
springer64
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I'm sure you're all not sick of these one bit!! 
Anyway, in a nutshell. Discovered cycling again through a new folder for the last bit of my commute (8 miles a day), which drove me to dust off my old shed-based bike (a cheapo Saracen with huuuuge knobbly tires) for some 10-12 milers round the local lanes on my days off. I'm a big lad and seeing some weight finally dropping off is a fantastic spur to get out. Exhilarating is the word, but blimey it's hard going :shock: Looking at a new bike around the £500-£600 mark on the C2W scheme - roads yes, but not with tyres thinner than a human hair or 'owt silly. Set my sights on the Specialized Tricross 2011 for something a bit more versatile, but the Jamis Satellite Comp has honed into view. I had a beautiful Coventry Eagle steel tourer around 30 years ago - cycled everywhere and have never been as fit in my life - and there's something old-school and lovely about the Jamis which appeals. Thoughts?? Other suggestions?? Or, conversely, you can ignore this newbie completely. Wasn't sure whether to stick this in the beginners forum or here, but hey-ho. This site is such a great resource - thanks all.
Anyway, in a nutshell. Discovered cycling again through a new folder for the last bit of my commute (8 miles a day), which drove me to dust off my old shed-based bike (a cheapo Saracen with huuuuge knobbly tires) for some 10-12 milers round the local lanes on my days off. I'm a big lad and seeing some weight finally dropping off is a fantastic spur to get out. Exhilarating is the word, but blimey it's hard going :shock: Looking at a new bike around the £500-£600 mark on the C2W scheme - roads yes, but not with tyres thinner than a human hair or 'owt silly. Set my sights on the Specialized Tricross 2011 for something a bit more versatile, but the Jamis Satellite Comp has honed into view. I had a beautiful Coventry Eagle steel tourer around 30 years ago - cycled everywhere and have never been as fit in my life - and there's something old-school and lovely about the Jamis which appeals. Thoughts?? Other suggestions?? Or, conversely, you can ignore this newbie completely. Wasn't sure whether to stick this in the beginners forum or here, but hey-ho. This site is such a great resource - thanks all. 0
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