I have not got a clue!! Please help!!
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The Jamis looks good, and looks like more what you need than the other one, as it has strong looking wheels, triple chainset, mudguards and rack.TotalNoob85 wrote:0 -
I have been speaking to someone on Evans online chat and he has also recommended a tourer bike due to my current weight. He said that the following bikes would be the best to consider as it would leave a little over for some essentials such as helmet etc.
https://www.evanscycles.com/genesis-tou ... e-EV258271
https://www.evanscycles.com/trek-520-20 ... e-EV217045
https://www.evanscycles.com/jamis-auror ... e-EV245098
Any thoughts on which of the three is the best bike.0 -
To make this harder for you
I, personally, couldn't be dealing with bar end sifters.
The CdF offers somewhere between road/tourer and can be used as a light tourer. The lowest gear is 34/34. Even on 35c tyres that is a low gear.
https://www.evanscycles.com/genesis-cro ... e-EV258264
Go and test ride them; a proper tourer and a CdF. I don't know how you like to ride.0 -
iPete wrote:To make this harder for you I, personally, couldn't be dealing with bar end sifters.
The CdF offers somewhere between road/tourer and can be used as a light tourer. The lowest gear is 34/34. Even on 35c tyres that is a low gear.
https://www.evanscycles.com/genesis-cro ... e-EV258264
Go and test ride them; a proper tourer and a CdF. I don't know how you like to ride.
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Afraid it's on you to go test ride them now but I think you're heading in the right direction, a CdF or full tourer are good first bikes. You can always add something racey later on.0 -
I would suggest going for one of the bikes with a triple chainset up front. You may find you stay in the middle ring quite a lot, but that is fine. I have 2 bikes with triple chainsets (3 rings at the front) and one with a compact (2 rings at the front) and I prefer the triples and would certainly recommend that for a beginner.0
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Carbonator wrote:Another 5:2 diet advocate here.
Try a bit of running too.
Cycling is very time consuming and needs to be quite intense (like running) to loose weight IMO.
The danger is that you will just eat more because of the cycling.
Cycling sedately and eating more will not shift any weight.
If its part of a lifestyle change then it will help a lot.
Good luck with it though, its well worth all the effort/hard work when you need to go and buy new clothes
Another 5:2 here but I would suggest cycling and walking may be a better option at 22 stone. You could do a lot of damage to your knees.
I would aim for something at about £700 leaving £300 for accessories/clothes. Don't underestimate the comfort that proper cycling clothes offer over ordinary stuff.
For gearing you are best to talk to the bikeshop and explain that you want some low gears to help you get started. If they are any good they will understand and will make sensible suggestions.
Hope fully you will soon be buying some smaller jerseys and shorts - that is a most satisfying purchase.
Good luck.0 -
Yep - look at the numbers - http://www.painfreelivinglife.com/pain- ... -exercise/ - running is big impact on your joints (this link was shared with me by a friend who just had a hip replacement, aged 56 - he got it from his physio)0
