I want to get a bike, what sort, help please
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I am looking for a pushbike.
I am 55, overweight, slightly disabled. (think stroke) and need to get some flab off.
I find walking difficult due to my imbalance, and think a bike might be an option.
I am thinking more moving, would help with my condition, if can loose some weight, walking might become easier.
I would be using it for bike paths only, not, commuting, main roads or traffic.
I live on top of a mountain, I would load the bike and drive to the cycle path.
If all goes well, my aim would be to progress to the Rocky film, and ride my bike home to the top of the mountain..
Thus, I would need gears on this bike.
I am thinking mountain bike type, with sturdy frame and wheels.
Not a thin wheeled, racing drop handle type one.
Any help or advice would be appreciated, thank you..
I am 55, overweight, slightly disabled. (think stroke) and need to get some flab off.
I find walking difficult due to my imbalance, and think a bike might be an option.
I am thinking more moving, would help with my condition, if can loose some weight, walking might become easier.
I would be using it for bike paths only, not, commuting, main roads or traffic.
I live on top of a mountain, I would load the bike and drive to the cycle path.
If all goes well, my aim would be to progress to the Rocky film, and ride my bike home to the top of the mountain..
Thus, I would need gears on this bike.
I am thinking mountain bike type, with sturdy frame and wheels.
Not a thin wheeled, racing drop handle type one.
Any help or advice would be appreciated, thank you..
lufbramatt said:
I wonder if a tadpole style recumbent would work well for you? (two wheels at the front and one wheel at the back)
If you want 2 wheels then I'd be looking at 29" wheel hardtail mountain bikes. what's your budget?
2 wheels, proper bike, disabled but not noticeable to most, I realise it will be hard at first but hoping to gain strength and stamina.If you want 2 wheels then I'd be looking at 29" wheel hardtail mountain bikes. what's your budget?
Up to £500 for a first bike, if it don't work out no big loss..
I will look up hard tail..thank you
Electric type bike, good idea, but really would like a proper bike.
Thank you
Probably a "hybrid" type bike would suit best, sort of halfway house between a mountain bike and a road bike.
This is what I've got (though not this year's model): https://www.cube.eu/en/2018/bikes/trekking/tour/na...
This is what I've got (though not this year's model): https://www.cube.eu/en/2018/bikes/trekking/tour/na...
C0ffin D0dger said:
Probably a "hybrid" type bike would suit best, sort of halfway house between a mountain bike and a road bike.
This is what I've got (though not this year's model): https://www.cube.eu/en/2018/bikes/trekking/tour/na...
This to a tee. All I'd say is dont bother with front suspension because at that price point the fork will have steel sprung internals (which will invariably seize) and add at least a kilo to the bike whereas a lighter bike and maybe spend a bit more on the tyres would give a smoother more responsive ride?This is what I've got (though not this year's model): https://www.cube.eu/en/2018/bikes/trekking/tour/na...
If you could nab this and poss fit a smaller front chainring to get you moving at first?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Boardman-Hybrid-Pro-...
Norco make very decent entry level hardtail MTB's IMO, although I think you'll better off trying a place like Evans where they have a decent range of different manufacturers/sizes and you can sit your ass on a few and see what feels the best rather than taking anyone else's word for it.
Nobody can reliably recommend you a bike without knowing your basics, your height, what stand over you find comfortable, which frame geo fits you the best etc.
I very much doubt you'll have any issues with entry level suspension forks, they'll add a decent layer of comfort to your rides and be well worth it, most come with some kind of lock out, which can be useful on tarmac.
The only issue with entry level bikes you'll find is possible component failure after a couple of years or so, bottom brackets can wear out if you're in the muddy stuff a lot, cheap to replace though and not worth worrying about.
PS, get some padded short liners.
Nobody can reliably recommend you a bike without knowing your basics, your height, what stand over you find comfortable, which frame geo fits you the best etc.
I very much doubt you'll have any issues with entry level suspension forks, they'll add a decent layer of comfort to your rides and be well worth it, most come with some kind of lock out, which can be useful on tarmac.
The only issue with entry level bikes you'll find is possible component failure after a couple of years or so, bottom brackets can wear out if you're in the muddy stuff a lot, cheap to replace though and not worth worrying about.
PS, get some padded short liners.
Something like this from Evans is within budget:
https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-cobalt-1-2017...
Plenty of low range gears for the hilly stuff, lock-out front fork, it should get you out there enjoying yourself. It's well within budget too.
https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-cobalt-1-2017...
Plenty of low range gears for the hilly stuff, lock-out front fork, it should get you out there enjoying yourself. It's well within budget too.
cheesesliceking said:
Norco make very decent entry level hardtail MTB's IMO, although I think you'll better off trying a place like Evans where they have a decent range of different manufacturers/sizes and you can sit your ass on a few and see what feels the best rather than taking anyone else's word for it.
Nobody can reliably recommend you a bike without knowing your basics, your height, what stand over you find comfortable, which frame geo fits you the best etc.
I very much doubt you'll have any issues with entry level suspension forks, they'll add a decent layer of comfort to your rides and be well worth it, most come with some kind of lock out, which can be useful on tarmac.
The only issue with entry level bikes you'll find is possible component failure after a couple of years or so, bottom brackets can wear out if you're in the muddy stuff a lot, cheap to replace though and not worth worrying about.
PS, get some padded short liners.
Another plus for Evans. If you book it with them, you can take bikes out on test rides. Lots of shops say they have fleets of test bikes, but in my experience these fleets are over £2k a each, way outside your budget! Evans let you ride more or less anything they have in, and can get stuff they haven't got from their Gatwick warehouse with a couple of days notice. You will have to leave a credit card number as a deposit but it isn't a hassle.Nobody can reliably recommend you a bike without knowing your basics, your height, what stand over you find comfortable, which frame geo fits you the best etc.
I very much doubt you'll have any issues with entry level suspension forks, they'll add a decent layer of comfort to your rides and be well worth it, most come with some kind of lock out, which can be useful on tarmac.
The only issue with entry level bikes you'll find is possible component failure after a couple of years or so, bottom brackets can wear out if you're in the muddy stuff a lot, cheap to replace though and not worth worrying about.
PS, get some padded short liners.
A colleague at work was talking to me about my cycling today. He used to love it too, but had a stroke years ago and his balance is too much of an issue for him now to do any cycling. I don't want to teach you to suck eggs, but it may be worth borrowing a bike to see if you can ride any distance before you splash out.
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