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Help buying a new bike please
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littleredhen wrote: »Just had a better idea, going to go to my local Bike Station, they do reconditioned bikes and are experts in their field. Why hadn't I thought of that sooner!!
that sounds like a great idea0 -
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littleredhen wrote: »Just had a better idea, going to go to my local Bike Station, they do reconditioned bikes and are experts in their field. Why hadn't I thought of that sooner!!
When we were in Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games we took our bikes. Glasgow Bike Station saved the day after I did *something* to break my dynohub. They made the bike rideable for £5!! I seriously cannot recommend Bike Station high enough - they also sold beer, which was great while we waited!
It's only numbers.0 -
Ok I've done it!
Bought a second hand bike at the Bike Station, it's a Sirrus Specialized for anyone who's in the know:DThe mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work unless it’s open.:o
A winner listens, a loser just waits until it is their turn to talk:)0 -
littleredhen wrote: »Ok I've done it!
Bought a second hand bike at the Bike Station, it's a Sirrus Specialized for anyone who's in the know:D
excellent choice, one of the highly rated hybrids out there. I suspect you will see the weight difference immediately0 -
Thanks, there was a brand new bike that was same price but when I spoke to the staff they referred me to the Sirrus and said it was a much better bike for the money, it cost me £220 and I bought lights for it which they fitted free! Just off for a quick go round the block, although it was great to be able to try it out in their yard I really wasn't suitably dressed and had to put two elastic bands on my trousers,,The mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work unless it’s open.:o
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littleredhen wrote: »My current bike is super heavy, I tried to lift it onto a bike rack on my car and just couldn't lift it much past my waist!!
Not surprised you aren't enjoying it then, find a bike shop or someone local that will let you have a test ride on something lighter with better tyres, you'll soon want to change bikes
Eta doesn't matter, post just updated, see you have bought a bike0 -
Just been out and it's amazing, totally fired up now and looking forward to practising my commute in the holidaysThe mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work unless it’s open.:o
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littleredhen wrote: »Just been out and it's amazing, totally fired up now and looking forward to practising my commute in the holidays
Cool! I'm sure by the time you do it for real you will be coming home the long way round just for fun. :j0 -
Keep_pedalling wrote: »Cool! I'm sure by the time you do it for real you will be coming home the long way round just for fun. :j
Oh yes:rotfl:The mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work unless it’s open.:o
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