Cyclists - advice

[bryce]

With the nicer weather on its way, Im considering buying a bike.

I fancy a Racer, as Ive had a go on a mates and loved how effortless it was to cycle at speed. I dont have a clue about them though, so could do with some advice.

Size? Im about 5'10.
Make?
Gears?
Anything else?

As its just summit I fancy, and will only be when I can be ersed - if at all - Im just looking for something cheap as chips. My mate paid £1000 for his, second hand :-O

Cheers lads.

[Curly]

size 54cm
anything made in the us of a
triple chainset you will need it if your not fit
9 or 10 speed block
plenty of good stuff on ebay
and the most inportant thing cycling shorts with a thick chami

[bryce]

Spot on, cheers.

Is triple chain set the cogs up front?

[1cosmicboy]

only a fairy would use a triple on a road bike .lol.

[Curly]

[QUOTE=bryce;n381298]Spot on, cheers.

Is triple chain set the cogs up front?[/
the things attached to the cranks

[Curly]

only a fairy would use a triple on a road bike .lol.

are you a pro :hahaha:

[Rags]

If you are only going to use it sporadically, I would suggest a Hybrid.

I use mine once a week and its the best of both worlds.

Race tyres and good speed capability without looking like a tour de france wannabe with drop handles etc:hahaha:

[Andyk]

Bryce I would suggest now the nice weather is coming use the CSL...don't get a bike and use the money for petrol...:whistle:

[DazBlackCSL]

+ 1:hahaha:

[Mark CSL]

Yip but if he gets a bike he might have enough cash for the ring trip :hahaha:

[derek]

Hi Bryce they don't do AP's on bikes so you cant swap with the csl

[englebert]

I'm into MTBs so can't offer advice on a road bike, but make sure you get fitted for the size. Different makes are different sizes, as with clothes shops...

[Nords]

Cyclists - advice?

Yep, if you miss them with the front wing, carry a passenger so they can get them with the door!

[Andyk]

Cyclists - advice?

Yep, if you miss them with the front wing, carry a passenger so they can get them with the door!

Top work..:hahaha::hahaha:

[J13NY S]

Hi Bryce, this is what I do for a living so if I can be of any help don’t hesitate to give me a shout, pm me or drop me a line to [email protected] though I'll be away mountain biking in Scotland until Monday.

englebert has gave you excellent advice, size is top priority & can differ from manufacture to manufacture. Triple chainsets are not as popular as once were, I do see the reasoning why some people opt for them but the majority of bikes we sell with a triple when returned for a service the granny ring is normally sitting mint-unused. Those who want/need a lower gear ratio a compact chainset is the best option.

I’ll post a few examples from the other end of the scale that I have completed in the last 4-6 weeks ranging from £4500.00 to £8000.00 but we cater for all budgets.

By the way Bryce, did you hear anything about a CSL racing a Scooby on the Dumfries bypass about 3-4 weeks ago, think it was a 2door?