2006-10-07 03:45:41 · 3 answers · asked by MIKE D 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I am thinking pedal bike here - no motorised monsters
2006-10-07 04:00:24 · update #1
Your own way of riding will be unique. Even if you know exactly where you will be using the bike, and what kind of weather you're willing to ride in, how you need to store the bike and how much maintenance you want to do yourself, you will still USE it in a very different way from another guy in exactly the same situation.
You really need to try a few; a good bike shop will let you do this. If you go in a shop and they make you feel like an idiot because you're not already all clued up on what you want, then go somewhere else.
Things that make a massive difference are: the type of gear changers; the number of gears (more isn't always better), how many parts are quick-release or adjustable, how the bike folds or dismantles for storage & transport, what type of brakes it uses, how heavy it is (lighter isn't always better) and what type of suspension it uses (you might not want any).
You might want a really good-looking bike, and then find (once you've got it) that you're too paranoid to lock it up anywhere because the robbers are going to like it, too.
Different makers tend to be better at different kinds of bike, even if they make all sorts. If you try a few out, and think about how you're going to use the one you get (your personality affects this too; will you be kicking it hard, or rolling around all laid-back? Do you want to take it with you on the train when you travel?), then you'll find yourself moving towards some brands more than others.
The things that make a bike 'best' for you are very personal, and the difference between the RIGHT bike and one that SOUNDS as if it ought to be, can be life-changing.
2006-10-07 04:39:14 · answer #1 · answered by Fitology 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest looking into hybrids. If you'll be riding for leisure and on the road, hybrids are a good mix between a road bike and a mountain bike. The tires aren't too thick or too slick. I have a Gary Fisher, and what's also great about it is that if you want to change up the tires for more road use or more mountain use, you can usually do that as well. Check out this site for examples...
2006-10-07 10:53:51 · answer #2 · answered by Holly Mig 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cannondale Bad Boy bikes look pretty awesome.
You can get 700c or 26" wheel versions.
But they are quite expensive, £650+
2006-10-07 10:58:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋