New bike??

co734

Hi everyone.
I just wanted to know if anyone knows the best place to get a bike.
I want to start using a bike to get to work and to take my son to nursery and I am not sure what sort of bike and child seat i need (my son is an average size 4 year old) I need, there seems to be loads around.
i live in a very flat area, all the journeys are no more than 3 miles one way
Any suggestions would be much appricated
Many Thanks
Co734

bengalknights

If your after something cheap then maybe try freecycle/bargain pages for used/second bikes otherwise independant stores would be your best bet for bicycles depending on what your after.

oldtoolie

If you get a second hand bike, have the brakes and running gear professionally checked if you are not certain how to do it.

NeverAgain_2

What's known as a hybrid would probably do a good job for you.

Mountain bikes are too heavy and slow for road use, and racing bikes can be just that, and are not suitable for carrying a child.

A hybrid is a cross between the two, slightly wider tyres than a road bike, upright, comfy riding position, but still a reasonable turn of speed.

Suitable for Tarmac and tow paths/cinder tracks, but not the real rough stuff.

Set-up of the bike is crucial to the riding experience, which is where a good bike shop comes in.

Evans Cycles are a small chain of shops, but they do sell proper bikes.

Worth a look if there's one near you:

http://www.evanscycles.com/categories/sale/complete-bikes/hybrid-bikes

MX5huggy

How big is a 4 year old?

Seats like this http://www.wiggle.co.uk/hamax-siesta-child-seat/ have a size limit of about 20kg or 40lbs

You need to get them to do some of the work http://www.wiggle.co.uk/adams-steel-shifter-7-speed-trailer-bike/

Mrs_Arcanum

MX5huggy wrote: »

How big is a 4 year old?

Seats like this http://www.wiggle.co.uk/hamax-siesta-child-seat/ have a size limit of about 20kg or 40lbs

You need to get them to do some of the work http://www.wiggle.co.uk/adams-steel-shifter-7-speed-trailer-bike/

This will be the best route as I have never seen older than about 2 on a cycle seat.

As your route is fairly flat a simple single gear system will do (will you ever really need 18 gears)? Got a town bike with 7 gears & step through frame via the works cycle scheme. Works very well even on the small hills I have to negotiate.