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Benny
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:47 am Post subject: What type of bike should I get?

I am selling my car and getting a bike to cycle to work which is about 4 miles away from my home, but I don't know which one to get, I'm overweight and generally unfit, and I think I would prefer a bike without gears, any ideas?Thanks

Goldiecocks
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:51 am Post subject:

a moped.

Lucky Ellie
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:56 am Post subject:

Get a mountain bike, then if you cycle mainly on road put some slick or semi slick tyres on it. ( or buy a hybrid bike )I would get a bike with gears ( especially if your unfit )What seems like a minor incline when driving becomes much harder when cycling The only slight disadvantage having many gears is the bike is slightly heavier. But this is a small price to pay for being able to cycle up all types of hill.Edit good advice from "Santa claus" Do Not get a full suspension bike unless your spending loads as they are heavier and bounce up and down, which slows youPersonally for a first bike I would spend between £200 and £400. You will be saving so much money not running a car ! ! ! Try http://www.evanscycles.com/Do not go to a well know car accersory shop with teenagers selling cr@p and no customer serviceMost important of all Enjoy It !, Happy cycling

Santa claus
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:59 am Post subject:

A mountain bike would be best suited . dont worry to much about chunky tyres and rear suspension its the gears which will help you the most . as your unfit cycling will be hard going at first but mountain bikes are geared for climbing steep hills thus making your life easier .good luck

Nuf said
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:01 am Post subject:

hmm you want a "fixie" do you? They're only good if you have a flat ride to work without too many traffic lights etc. And the frames are very slim and lightweight but not very sturdty. If you're a heavy person you'll be better off with a hybrid bike. Its like a lightweight mountain bike with thin tyres for more speed

cOMPLic8
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:36 am Post subject:

my opnion and experience ... go for Mountain Bike .. with Gears ... now because you dont know how to use it ( the gear ) it seems to you that you dont need it .. once you try riding bikes with gears .. it will be impossible for you later to ride without gears .. you will need it .. specialy if you are over wighted ... it will ease the presure from you knees by changing gears ... and if your using it only for streets and pavments ... then change the tyires to street-road !

rodolfo l
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:53 am Post subject:

You have answered your question. You buy a bike without gears and it will help you fit. That's a good idea.

Dan
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:17 am Post subject:

I'm going to suggest this; http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=23675I can tell you a single speed bike would not be a good idea, you simply will not make it up steep hills if your not fit. The website I have linked you to is cheap and does provide about the best service. The bike is light and well kitted out for the price.

Alex
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:02 am Post subject:

If your 4 miles is via road, get a road bike. They are designed to get you around quickly on that surface. A comfortt bike (Traditional sit up and beg style) is also viable, since it offers a sturdy frame that you can mount paniers on, useful if you want to take a change of clothes with you to work. A mountain bike has a gear set up that is ideal for XC. Think about a landrover. Great for down on the farm but they do not have a lot of accelleration on the motorway. You will lose a lot of your energy via the front forks or chunky tyres.As mentioned ealier, a hybrid is not a bad choice. XC geometry, but with road tyres and usually road gearing.It sounds like you are after fitness, rather than just a bike. I would also say that you are better off getting something that you can use for work and shopping and general everyday stuff (Ford Focus of bikes). In this way, you can do everything that you want during the day and reap the fitness benefits. Get yourself a workhorse. Luck

Ruusta
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:47 am Post subject:

get a used bike from ebay,,best would be to get a mountain bike ,,something like this,,, http://cgi.ebay.com/Trek-Hardtail-Mountain-Bike_W0QQitemZ260261748153Q QcmdZViewItem?hash=item260261748153&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318 and put some road tires on it,,something like this http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=2311&subcategory_I D=5425you dont need off-road knobby tires,,but you probably dont want slick road bike tires either,,

london cowboy
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:57 am Post subject:

get a mountain bike!, that's what i just bought, with at least 21 gears & at least one disk brake as they last & are more sufficient. & only front suspension as back makes peddling spongy & harder to gain speed. it hard going if ya not fit but after about 2 3 weeks it gets easier & more effortless.

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