Help me choose my new bike

Lorian

Ok. lots of local bike shops will llet you try a bike out, well worth the effort The style and facilities on these bikes are a little out of my comfort zone to recommend.

I have 27 gears on my hybrid, and on a day-to-day commute I use about the upper 2/3rds of the ratios, some 18 gears in all. I also have a bike with 5 gears across a similar-ish range and it's not so much fun.

Can I also recommend you pay attention to the weight of the bikes, and pick one of the lighter ones!

Next you need to consider good components, and as a must look for branded v-brakes (e.g. shimano).

Fruity1

Specialized everytime! Any reputable Specialized dealer would guide you fully without paying for body geometry as to which would be the most suitable for you.

louise3965

Thanks all for your help - I have a top 3 now so will see what halfords can get when I get the voucher number. Was riding round the marine drive on my crap bike on Saturday looking forward to the day when I get my new wheels. Tragic innit?!!!!