my bike is rubbish and i have a biking holiday coming up. it would be reall useful if you could help me with this!!. a ladies bike, with pretty good suspension and thick tyres!
2006-11-05 22:51:40 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
try ebay
2006-11-05 22:53:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi
Edinburgh bicycle co-op do some excellent bikes in their own brands, very reasonablly priced too. They do mail order too.
http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/...
As a ladies cyclist for many years, I am totally unconvinced of the difference between ladies and men frames.. might be worth considering a smaller mens frame.
I would also recommend shopping around and trying out a few at your local decent bike shop. Cycling Plus magazine is also worth a read to source such shops and decent deals on bikes.
Chain reaction website as mentioned previously is v. good.
Also, I would recommend trying to buy second hand (your local bike shop or mags may have a sale / wanted board.
The best of luck
2006-11-06 07:07:46 · answer #2 · answered by madgreenbird 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As Keith Bontrager said, "Cheap. Light. Strong. Choose two."
I would recommend against a ladies bike (unless you intend to wear a dress whilst riding) and against full suspension (unless you plan on riding VERY rough trails).
Instead, have the bike fitted as a mens (triangle) model (men and women have just as much to lose "down there"). I would heartily recommend a "hybrid" bike (narrow tyres for road and light trails) or "comfort" bike (wide tyres for unpaved but smoother trails) for most comfort and efficiency. Avoid purchasing from discount stores, or from shops that are unable to fit you correctly.
Ultimately, a womens fit on a triangle frame should have you standing over the top tube of the frame with about 3" (75mm) clearance between you and the frame. When sitting on the saddle and a foot on the pedal, your foot should be parallel to the ground and knee should have a very slight bend to it. You should NOT be able to touch the ground with both feet flat-footed while sitting on the saddle!
If you are in Europe, I would recommend looking at Raleigh, Dawes, or Taylor. If you have problems finding these brands, then Trek or Diamondback would be my choice.
You should be able to find a good new bike for about 200.00. if you are lucky, you might find one at a boot sale for less.
if you REALLY want to see some nice cycles, visit Bob Jackson Cycles in Manchester at the Bramley Station.
2006-11-06 11:51:07 · answer #3 · answered by bikeworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try www.paulscycles.co.uk , I've bought a couple of bikes fom them and cannot fault them. Alternatively, check out the hire shops if you're heading out to the Alps as some shops have some top quality bikes at good rates. Have fun!
2006-11-07 17:36:45 · answer #4 · answered by johnnylegs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a day out in Cambridge there is a street called Mill Road they are probably on the net as well Mike's Bikes or Cycle King or the many others there are also upmarket bikes such as Townsend
So here goes start at Townsend at Mitchams corner
then Kings parade then two near the catholic church then on to Mill Road this will also be a tourist walk as well so bring your brownie
2006-11-07 15:13:40 · answer #5 · answered by retroman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Bikesdirect.com
They offer all kinds of bicycles 40 to 60% off. Free upgrades. Well organized site that shows you by range, from cheap to top of the line. Better than Ebay since they will give you Fast Free shipment and it is a reputable company.
2006-11-06 11:33:23 · answer #6 · answered by Wrenchmeister 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Solaris.. Ibex makes some very good, value real mountain bikes. Check:
http://www.ibexbikes.com/
http://www.ibexbikes.com/Bikes/ALP-450-Details.html
Check also some Treks, Specialized and Konas.
Also check, for used bikes:
http://classifieds.mtbr.com/cgi-bin/classifieds/classifieds.pl?db=MtbReview&website=MtbReview
2006-11-06 21:56:29 · answer #7 · answered by Roberto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ebay is the best place as you can get exellent quality bikes dead cheap and they should last you longer than the holiday! and remember to eat plenty of high energy food and drink loads
2006-11-08 05:30:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
TREKBIKES.COM they make some of the best womens bikes i have ever seen....i own a bike shop and people never stop telling me how much they love trek's bikes....trekbikes.com and then click find a dealer to find someone who sells them close to you
2006-11-06 15:08:34 · answer #9 · answered by bb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a friend of mine buys all his bikes and accessories on ebay
2006-11-06 07:02:46 · answer #10 · answered by T M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Parkers-of-Bolton
This is a very good bike shop on ebay.
2006-11-06 06:57:42 · answer #11 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋