Beginner Hardtail
AndyPatio
Posts: 76
Hi there. I was always cycling when I was younger (like most people) but then when I started driving I stopped using my bike completely and it was just put in a shed until I eventually gave it away.
I'm just after a bit of advice really, my knowledge of bikes is zero :oops: I'm after a bike for riding trials and around places like Derwent Reservoir. Nothing too extreme but a fair bit of mileage when I start to get back into the swing of things. I will rarely use it for road riding.
After browsing many websites and reading things that hardly make any sense to me I've been pointed in the direction of the Carrera Vulcan. I'm just wondering if this is a good starting bike? Is it worth its money or is there better bikes around that price range? I'm looking to spend no more than £360.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165499
Thank you for your time.
I'm just after a bit of advice really, my knowledge of bikes is zero :oops: I'm after a bike for riding trials and around places like Derwent Reservoir. Nothing too extreme but a fair bit of mileage when I start to get back into the swing of things. I will rarely use it for road riding.
After browsing many websites and reading things that hardly make any sense to me I've been pointed in the direction of the Carrera Vulcan. I'm just wondering if this is a good starting bike? Is it worth its money or is there better bikes around that price range? I'm looking to spend no more than £360.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165499
Thank you for your time.
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At 374 this is the better bike (sorry its out of budget... stay at home one evening
) - http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/calibre-two ... ke-p275612
Note to remember, Halfords Carrerra sale bikes are never really on sale as far as I can tell. They just up the price so they can drop it again.A Flock of Birds
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Thanks for the reply
It's not too much out of my price range so I don't mind paying it if I will save money in the long run. It looks a really nice bike.
It's all still new to me so I'm not too sure what to look for and what makes of bike are better than others.0 -
Don't get hung up on brands at that price point. The Calibre is brilliant for the cash.0
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you'll find an excellent review of the Calibre if you search on line - that will convince you.
In fact, Ive done it for you
http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/cate ... -13-47865/0 -
That's a brilliant review! I'm sold! I'll go to my nearest store at the weekend and buy it. Thank you for the advice it's much appreciated. 0
