Newbie In Halifax W.Y.
dazbobaby
Posts: 2
Hi all,
I'm a complete novice to bikes in general, but I got talked into a Specialized Myka (used) for my first bike. I was told not to buy a crap bike because I'd hate the bike and biking in general if I did.
Now the Myka is supposed to be a ladies bike, but I've never seen a ladies bike with a top bar like this:
Plus myself and the bike seem to be a really good fit, I'm 6 feet nothing, and very long legged, which is supposed to make this bike a good match. Either way I'm happy with it. I could just do with a bit more speed on the road. Peddling like hell on the road and I can just reach 30mph (guesstimate)
Aside from one problem, the 7 speed shifter disintegrated after a very bumpy 1½ mile downhill ride, it's been faultless. New shifters are coming tomorrow.
But why I joined this forum is to ask if anyone knows of a really good bike track around Halifax West Yorkshire, I've loved the rides I've been on, but I'd also like to be a bit more adventurous.
I'm a complete novice to bikes in general, but I got talked into a Specialized Myka (used) for my first bike. I was told not to buy a crap bike because I'd hate the bike and biking in general if I did.
Now the Myka is supposed to be a ladies bike, but I've never seen a ladies bike with a top bar like this:
Plus myself and the bike seem to be a really good fit, I'm 6 feet nothing, and very long legged, which is supposed to make this bike a good match. Either way I'm happy with it. I could just do with a bit more speed on the road. Peddling like hell on the road and I can just reach 30mph (guesstimate)
Aside from one problem, the 7 speed shifter disintegrated after a very bumpy 1½ mile downhill ride, it's been faultless. New shifters are coming tomorrow.
But why I joined this forum is to ask if anyone knows of a really good bike track around Halifax West Yorkshire, I've loved the rides I've been on, but I'd also like to be a bit more adventurous.
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Hi and welcome to the forum0
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Ladies mountain bikes have subtly different geometry, usually a different saddle and grips as well, they don't use dropped top tubes or have whisker baskets....that said if it fits you, it fits you.
Welcome to the forum.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0 -
dazbobaby wrote:But why I joined this forum is to ask if anyone knows of a really good bike track around Halifax West Yorkshire, I've loved the rides I've been on, but I'd also like to be a bit more adventurous.
Loads of great natural trails around Hebden Bridge/Todmodon. Then there is Lee Quarry in Bacup which is a good little trail centre!0 -
I'd advise purchasing Vertebrates Publishing - West Yorkshire mountain bike routes book. (theres a couple of routes directly from Halifax)
Or just google mountain bike routes as a starter for 10.
Alternatively join the one of many groups around this way and you'll soon learn where to go, search on Facebook theres a good few, it's what I did when I moved here and it's a great way to meet people and learn the cheeky trails.0
