streetgirl
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I like to ride my bicycle, by streetgirl on Jun 16, 2008 12:40:14 GMT 1, Okay, so calling on random forum knowledge here.
Looking into purchasing myself a new push bike and seems they've come on somewhat since the days of choppers and raleighs.
So just looking for some advice really.
What I know I'm looking for is a
hybrid bike,
decent gear system
and brakes
and I want it light.
Unfortunately shops/websites/catalogues don't tend to list weights anywhere.
Okay, so calling on random forum knowledge here.
Looking into purchasing myself a new push bike and seems they've come on somewhat since the days of choppers and raleighs.
So just looking for some advice really.
What I know I'm looking for is a
hybrid bike,
decent gear system
and brakes
and I want it light.
Unfortunately shops/websites/catalogues don't tend to list weights anywhere.
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I like to ride my bicycle, by top on Jun 16, 2008 12:42:25 GMT 1, Okay, so calling on random forum knowledge here. Looking into purchasing myself a new push bike and seems they've come on somewhat since the days of choppers and raleighs. So just looking for some advice really. What I know I'm looking for is a hybrid bike, decent gear system and brakes and I want it light. Unfortunately shops/websites/catalogues don't tend to list weights anywhere.
Its all about what money you are willing to shell out for one really..
plus, do you want it to be able to slap off rocks etc
Okay, so calling on random forum knowledge here. Looking into purchasing myself a new push bike and seems they've come on somewhat since the days of choppers and raleighs. So just looking for some advice really. What I know I'm looking for is a hybrid bike, decent gear system and brakes and I want it light. Unfortunately shops/websites/catalogues don't tend to list weights anywhere. Its all about what money you are willing to shell out for one really.. plus, do you want it to be able to slap off rocks etc |
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I like to ride my bicycle, by top on Jun 16, 2008 12:45:02 GMT 1, MBUK mag is your best bet - reviews etc and make your own mind up
MBUK mag is your best bet - reviews etc and make your own mind up
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curiousgeorge
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I like to ride my bicycle, by curiousgeorge on Jun 16, 2008 12:47:30 GMT 1, I know a guy 
LOL@pushbike btw
Is it a road bike you want? off road? combination of both?
I know a guy LOL@pushbike btw Is it a road bike you want? off road? combination of both? |
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streetgirl
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I like to ride my bicycle, by streetgirl on Jun 16, 2008 12:53:17 GMT 1,
Ahem. Now I'm not one for LOL'ing but if you're gonna LOL then right back at you:
1) No surprise you know a guy
2) All weekend I've been talking about buying a bike and have had a host of information re scooters.
3) Road Bike? Offroad? Combination? Summed up in 'Hybrid' no?
Ahem. Now I'm not one for LOL'ing but if you're gonna LOL then right back at you:
1) No surprise you know a guy
2) All weekend I've been talking about buying a bike and have had a host of information re scooters.
3) Road Bike? Offroad? Combination? Summed up in 'Hybrid' no?
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I like to ride my bicycle, by Jonny Wednesday on Jun 16, 2008 12:53:53 GMT 1, I'd go for a Trek or a Claud Butler. Got one of each for me and the missus. Both hybrid, aluminium framed. They are both lighter than my 6 yr olds (steel) mountain bike. Both have shimano gears. As for brakes - they're pretty good too - gears and brakes are very easy to use and smooooth!
Price wise, think they were both about 230 quid. Which is probably (at a guess) 100 quid more than a steel frame bike - but well worth it. I wont go back to a steel frame now.
I'd go for a Trek or a Claud Butler. Got one of each for me and the missus. Both hybrid, aluminium framed. They are both lighter than my 6 yr olds (steel) mountain bike. Both have shimano gears. As for brakes - they're pretty good too - gears and brakes are very easy to use and smooooth!
Price wise, think they were both about 230 quid. Which is probably (at a guess) 100 quid more than a steel frame bike - but well worth it. I wont go back to a steel frame now.
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Sacked...
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I like to ride my bicycle, by Sacked... on Jun 16, 2008 12:54:52 GMT 1, Do you want a fat bottomed girl as an accessory ?
Do you want a fat bottomed girl as an accessory ?
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dmandpenfold
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I like to ride my bicycle, by dmandpenfold on Jun 16, 2008 12:55:13 GMT 1, do you need a shopping basket on the front?...or perhaps a tube carrier over the backwheel
do you need a shopping basket on the front?...or perhaps a tube carrier over the backwheel
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I like to ride my bicycle, by Daniel Silk on Jun 16, 2008 12:56:26 GMT 1, Claud Butler! 
Cannondale make really serious high quality bikes - www.cannondale.com 
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I like to ride my bicycle, by top on Jun 16, 2008 12:58:04 GMT 1, ..leave her alone seat sniffers!
..leave her alone seat sniffers!
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I like to ride my bicycle, by alsbabar on Jun 16, 2008 12:59:52 GMT 1, 
tasty
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streetgirl
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I like to ride my bicycle, by streetgirl on Jun 16, 2008 13:03:25 GMT 1, Looking at spending between £250-£400
Claud Butler have so far been on my target list, the urban 300.
Something about them being so old school I think.
The more bike shops I go to - the more brands - the more confusion and then my brain freezes.
sacked - can you hook me up with fat bottomed girls?
dmandpenfold - hoping having a bike as a primary vehicle will go someway in curbing my spending spree. And no, no basket, no panier. I'm going for the 'knows what she's talking about look' for this bike.
And yeah, what top said!
Looking at spending between £250-£400
Claud Butler have so far been on my target list, the urban 300.
Something about them being so old school I think.
The more bike shops I go to - the more brands - the more confusion and then my brain freezes.
sacked - can you hook me up with fat bottomed girls?
dmandpenfold - hoping having a bike as a primary vehicle will go someway in curbing my spending spree. And no, no basket, no panier. I'm going for the 'knows what she's talking about look' for this bike.
And yeah, what top said!
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I like to ride my bicycle, by beefloaf on Jun 16, 2008 13:04:43 GMT 1,
I LOVE MY CANNONDALE.
ACTUALLY, YOUR HYBRID COMMENT CONFUSED ME, I THOUGHT YOU MIGHT BE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING LIKE A WIZZER OR A ZAP BIKE.
I LOVE MY CANNONDALE. ACTUALLY, YOUR HYBRID COMMENT CONFUSED ME, I THOUGHT YOU MIGHT BE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING LIKE A WIZZER OR A ZAP BIKE. |
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dmandpenfold
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I like to ride my bicycle, by dmandpenfold on Jun 16, 2008 13:06:29 GMT 1, dunno much about bikes streetgirl, except i've got a Giant something or other and it was reasonably priced and is quite nice...it's silver too if that helps
dunno much about bikes streetgirl, except i've got a Giant something or other and it was reasonably priced and is quite nice...it's silver too if that helps
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curiousgeorge
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I like to ride my bicycle, by curiousgeorge on Jun 16, 2008 13:09:30 GMT 1, Ahem. Now I'm not one for LOL'ing but if you're gonna LOL then right back at you: 1) No surprise you know a guy 2) All weekend I've been talking about buying a bike and have had a host of information re scooters. 3) Road Bike? Offroad? Combination? Summed up in 'Hybrid' no?
See to an average bike user 'Hybrid' would define, what you suggested. This guy i know uncovers his latest purchase with the words 'check out my bike porn' followed by unusual grunts and groans. And to him and other bike nuts (clever) Hybrid would describe many types of bikes.
So....... 80% road? 20% off road?
Claude Butler would get my vote for build quality, i had a hand built limited edition  stolen from the garage while we were all home 
Ahem. Now I'm not one for LOL'ing but if you're gonna LOL then right back at you: 1) No surprise you know a guy 2) All weekend I've been talking about buying a bike and have had a host of information re scooters. 3) Road Bike? Offroad? Combination? Summed up in 'Hybrid' no? See to an average bike user 'Hybrid' would define, what you suggested. This guy i know uncovers his latest purchase with the words 'check out my bike porn' followed by unusual grunts and groans. And to him and other bike nuts (clever) Hybrid would describe many types of bikes. So....... 80% road? 20% off road? Claude Butler would get my vote for build quality, i had a hand built limited edition stolen from the garage while we were all home |
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streetgirl
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I like to ride my bicycle, by streetgirl on Jun 16, 2008 13:12:37 GMT 1, Well I've spent a total of over 10 minutes in THREE bike shops over the weekend and the guy serving me (his name was er, Warrior) kept referring to it as a hybrid.
So that's what I'm going with as it makes me feel in the know.
Giant - silver - bike - nicely narrowed down. Thanks dm!
And CG - there is no limit to the weird shit you know and the weirder people you mix with.
Claud Butler then!
But first to check out these cannondales, though they seem a little pro for me.
Well I've spent a total of over 10 minutes in THREE bike shops over the weekend and the guy serving me (his name was er, Warrior) kept referring to it as a hybrid.
So that's what I'm going with as it makes me feel in the know.
Giant - silver - bike - nicely narrowed down. Thanks dm!
And CG - there is no limit to the weird shit you know and the weirder people you mix with.
Claud Butler then!
But first to check out these cannondales, though they seem a little pro for me.
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I like to ride my bicycle, by chip0l0p0l0 on Jun 16, 2008 13:13:07 GMT 1, If you're looking for a light fast London commuting machine go for a specialized Sirrus.
If you're looking for a light fast London commuting machine go for a specialized Sirrus.
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streetgirl
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I like to ride my bicycle, by streetgirl on Jun 16, 2008 13:13:56 GMT 1,
Agreed that is tasty but either side of the tracks, I'd get beaten up for that round my way.
Agreed that is tasty but either side of the tracks, I'd get beaten up for that round my way. |
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dmandpenfold
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I like to ride my bicycle, by dmandpenfold on Jun 16, 2008 13:20:17 GMT 1, ..Giant - silver - bike - nicely narrowed down. Thanks dm!..
suspension on the front too 
..Giant - silver - bike - nicely narrowed down. Thanks dm!.. suspension on the front too |
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I like to ride my bicycle, by darrenrapley on Jun 16, 2008 13:21:19 GMT 1, The Guardian paper today has a supplement on cheaper transport and gives some advise on getting your company to pay the tax on a new bike under the governments cycle to work scheme.
Sounds wank but I got a £600 Orange bike much cheaper.
The Guardian paper today has a supplement on cheaper transport and gives some advise on getting your company to pay the tax on a new bike under the governments cycle to work scheme.
Sounds wank but I got a £600 Orange bike much cheaper.
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I like to ride my bicycle, by top on Jun 16, 2008 13:22:23 GMT 1, pm 'ed
pm 'ed
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I like to ride my bicycle, by skylarkin on Jun 16, 2008 13:25:57 GMT 1, Looking at spending between £250-£400 L O, Things to look for as said, aluminum frame, lighter the better. For your budget your going to be looking for a good frame, not so fussed about additionals. (gearing, forks, chainset ect) GT - keep an eye on them, one of the best Mountain bike makers in the business - www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=86693 comes in at £299 really nice frame. Gearing and the like a bit ordinary. But for an additional £100-150 you can upgrade. Check out this one www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=86847, never heard of Pinnical but good frame and nice spec gearing. Deore is your baby, goes deore, deoreLX, deore XT and then theres one other anything DeoreLX and above is sweet. Worth a look. Good list here - www.evanscycles.com/dept.jsp?dept_id=1110Reason I am quoting evens is cos I bought my bike there and was impressed with there stock. I went for a model that was 2 years old and got a bargain. If you can have a look at the govs cycle to work scheme. You could save up to 50% of your bike if you can get your company/employer to buy it for you. Breast of duck cheese then
Looking at spending between £250-£400 L O, Things to look for as said, aluminum frame, lighter the better. For your budget your going to be looking for a good frame, not so fussed about additionals. (gearing, forks, chainset ect) GT - keep an eye on them, one of the best Mountain bike makers in the business - www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=86693 comes in at £299 really nice frame. Gearing and the like a bit ordinary. But for an additional £100-150 you can upgrade. Check out this one www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=86847, never heard of Pinnical but good frame and nice spec gearing. Deore is your baby, goes deore, deoreLX, deore XT and then theres one other anything DeoreLX and above is sweet. Worth a look. Good list here - www.evanscycles.com/dept.jsp?dept_id=1110Reason I am quoting evens is cos I bought my bike there and was impressed with there stock. I went for a model that was 2 years old and got a bargain. If you can have a look at the govs cycle to work scheme. You could save up to 50% of your bike if you can get your company/employer to buy it for you. Breast of duck cheese then |
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streetgirl
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I like to ride my bicycle, by streetgirl on Jun 16, 2008 13:28:09 GMT 1, Appreciated top.
Ohhh Yeahhh cg - a 100mm Lefty no hub does it everytime!?
Appreciated top. Ohhh Yeahhh cg - a 100mm Lefty no hub does it everytime!? |
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I like to ride my bicycle, by Richard on Jun 16, 2008 13:38:21 GMT 1, I´m in Valencia as I type. Just got here from Barcalona...on my road bike!
Heading down to the South coast - 60 to 100 miles a day...MUCHOS FUN!
I´m in Valencia as I type. Just got here from Barcalona...on my road bike!
Heading down to the South coast - 60 to 100 miles a day...MUCHOS FUN!
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I like to ride my bicycle, by streetgirl on Jun 16, 2008 13:59:06 GMT 1, Great info skylarkin!
Will check it out a little later.
Looked in Evans on saturday but probably the smallest branch.
Will check out their website.
Richard - you lucky git - how is the riding there? Where are you headed and how long will it take you?
Great info skylarkin!
Will check it out a little later.
Looked in Evans on saturday but probably the smallest branch.
Will check out their website.
Richard - you lucky git - how is the riding there? Where are you headed and how long will it take you?
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I like to ride my bicycle, by Michael Jacob on Jun 16, 2008 14:02:06 GMT 1, Speaking of bikes, Ive been looking also. What do you guys (and gals) know about Alex Moultons? In in the US and want something a little different.
Speaking of bikes, Ive been looking also. What do you guys (and gals) know about Alex Moultons? In in the US and want something a little different.
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I like to ride my bicycle, by skylarkin on Jun 16, 2008 14:17:07 GMT 1, Speaking of bikes, Ive been looking also. What do you guys (and gals) know about Alex Moultons? In in the US and want something a little different.
HAve to say had never heard of him until your message. Had a quick google and got to www.alexmoulton.co.uk/. Looked at the latest news and there is a bike that looks like an electric pylon...then saw that it was a mere £5600!! If I had that kinda cash for a bike, I would be looking for a hand made Orange...Scweeeeet!!
Speaking of bikes, Ive been looking also. What do you guys (and gals) know about Alex Moultons? In in the US and want something a little different. HAve to say had never heard of him until your message. Had a quick google and got to www.alexmoulton.co.uk/. Looked at the latest news and there is a bike that looks like an electric pylon...then saw that it was a mere £5600!! If I had that kinda cash for a bike, I would be looking for a hand made Orange...Scweeeeet!! |
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I like to ride my bicycle, by Daniel Silk on Jun 16, 2008 14:19:25 GMT 1, Speaking of bikes, Ive been looking also. What do you guys (and gals) know about Alex Moultons? In in the US and want something a little different.
Alex Moulton was also involved with the suspension set up on the original Mini ;D
Speaking of bikes, Ive been looking also. What do you guys (and gals) know about Alex Moultons? In in the US and want something a little different. Alex Moulton was also involved with the suspension set up on the original Mini ;D |
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stolen from the garage while we were all home 
