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Today i cycled to work
![]() Ok maybe not. Dyz. Stay away form the cheap halfrauds bikes, they truly are a bag of doodoo! If anything, have a look round on Ebay for second hand bikes. Try to stick to some of the well know makes like Dawes, Raliegh, Scott etc. Will pay for themselves int he long run. I have a Hybrid, a road bike with flat bars. It does me for the kind of riding i do, and by the looks of it, what you want to do. |
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The only things that Halfords sell that I'd recommend would be
Any of the Boardman bikes ( possibly out of your price range ) Carrerra Gryphon ( Mate had one loved it, used it in a couple of sportives ) Carrera Subway 2 ( I know a couple of people that have these and really rate them and they get very good reviews on the cycling websites ) These will all do what you want, and are good starter bikes. I would stay away from Argos completely Your other option is go to your local bike shop ( if you have one ) and have a look in there and see what they offer. Dont for the love of christ buy anything with an Apollo badge on it...
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ok, cheers
Forgot everything about bikes, hence the Argos and Halfords ideas and haven't got the foggiest how much they go for. I'll have a look on ebay and maybe pop into the local shop tomorrow. |
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I went for the Carrera Crossfire 2 in the end... similar price but has larger 700c wheels and front suspension but v-brakes instead of the discs. For me it was the one to go for. I like it a lot. They do cheaper versions of both. Seconded. Ask yourself why they are so cheap. |
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I've completed a 100 mile race in 4.5hrs which is an average of................22mph.
And that was on a standard cannondale f700sl at the age of 19yrs!! out of the 1500 competitors I finished in the top 20. Then I thought that was a rather 'poor effort' but now looking back that was alright. |
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not bad for a fat lad xxxxxxxx |
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or take the bus. apologies.. this is a serious thread. I have a lot of respect for you all serious.. we went to cornwall a few weeks ago in the car- did all the sights and honest lands end some cyclists were there we chatted,... real cyclists like you lot- then we went to lizard,, and no word of a lie within 15 mins they turned up !!.. fresh as a daisy.. awesome.. I will never be that fit again..I was once - honest |
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Pushbike No 4 arrived on Sunday
![]() Got myself a Fixed wheel, not suire who else has one Scoobs I think. Very strange and I've tried to freewheel on it a couple of times already, which needless to say had my feet of the pedals Liking it so far though
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