Hi, I am interested in buying a bike but don't really know much about them I was looking at bikes in argos for about £100 but I would lie to use it daily so I am not sure if it would work for long ?
does anyone here have any advice about buying a cheap but reliable bike ? I have a budget of only around £200 is it possible to get a quality one for that ?
thanks for any help :)
2007-03-28 11:43:16 · 4 answers · asked by Roger 6 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Try going to craigslist.com
post a message stating what you need and your area... and you'll probably get results.
check the for sale section too.
I've gotten a lot of great things from the site. including my puppies!!!! lol
2007-03-28 11:47:13 · answer #1 · answered by ErinJean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically, there are 3 main styles of bikes:
-A road bike, with smooth tires to be ridden on roads. This is what pro-cyclists use (think Tour de France) and they can get very expensive.
-A mountain bike: Designed for off-road biking. This bike has thick, knobby tires and a durable frame. They are relatively cheap.
-Hybrid bike: Offers the best of both worlds. A fairly sturdy frame with wide, smooth tires. Ideal if you plan to ride on uneven pavement, bike paths, etc. These bikes are moderately expensive.
If you want a new bike, I'd really recommend a hybrid bike. They're great for city riding over crooked sidewalks and potholes. They're also sturdy so it wouldn't be a problem to ride it off road a bit. I own one and I love it. I paid about $300 for mine - which works out to about 152 GBP.
2007-03-29 17:05:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd go on ebay my friend got a pocket bike off there for 2 dollars she was really lucky though
2007-03-28 18:48:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found this ebay guide on Bicycles very interesting.
2007-03-31 17:47:59 · answer #4 · answered by rick m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋