I want a push bike, but what to get ?

If I were you I would check the local papers for a good second hand one especially if you haven't ridden for a while. No point spending bundles on something that might just sit in the garage once you have completed your challenge, buy one that someone else has done the same thing and realised it's not for them.
 
LOLGEOFF said:
If I were you I would check the local papers for a good second hand one especially if you haven't ridden for a while. No point spending bundles on something that might just sit in the garage once you have completed your challenge, buy one that someone else has done the same thing and realised it's not for them.
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Bang on. I would investigate local bike shops that sell secondhand. Plenty do. At least you know that it is all up together.
 
not sure where you are exactly but perhaps take a trip to the specialised concept store in Nottingham, I was in the one in harrogate at the weekend there were decent sale reductions on bikes not showing online £, plus you can sit on a few , get some kit, talk to the experts etc.

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I have found the specialised allez a fantastic racing style bike that is very comfortable, I wasn't fussed on gears initially but have really improved my riding upgrading from 16 gears to a 22 gear Shimano 105 gearset as I live in quite a hilly area. I was also losing spokes on my first Allez and the newer bike I upgraded to also has dt Swiss wheels which seem much better too , if you get into it the upgrades can be noticeable. Thin tyres does make a noticeable difference on drag, I don't find the drop handle style un comfortable and I had a total left shoulder replacement in march!
 
Right.
my thoughts are moving in a sensible way now. I think I’m looking for a medium frame road/hybrid bike. feel free to correct me if I’m wrong.
a road/hybrid will have tyres that are thinner so easier to peddle. flat handlebars will be easier than racing style ones.
at 175cms I’ll be looking for a medium frame version.
looked at face ache market place but it’s full of really cheap bikes, not anything that looks good.
will look at second hand ones in shops too
thanks folks.
 
stever1 said:
Right.
my thoughts are moving in a sensible way now. I think I’m looking for a medium frame road/hybrid bike. feel free to correct me if I’m wrong.
a road/hybrid will have tyres that are thinner so easier to peddle. flat handlebars will be easier than racing style ones.
at 175cms I’ll be looking for a medium frame version.
looked at face ache market place but it’s full of really cheap bikes, not anything that looks good.
will look at second hand ones in shops too
thanks folks.
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The Boardman on facebook I linked to earlier, is at Woodhall Spa (also on Ebay). I wouldn't be put off by the Large frame, it goes on to say it is a 54cm. Look at how much seatpin he has out. Get in touch with him and find out how tall he is and what his inside leg is, you can then work out how much you'd need to drop the seatpin for that aspect of it to fit.
There is no industry standard in sizing, some measure in S,M,L, others in cm of the seat tube...some centre of bottom bracket to top of seat tube, others centre to centre...
I've gradually gone fatter and fatter with tyres. I now ride a road bike (actually a gravel bike) with 40mm slick tyres. I really don't notice much difference in rolling speed compared to 28mm tyres but the volume of the tyre is quite literally double so a way comfier ride.
Prepared to travel a bit ?
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Stever1, some great advice on here. I purchased a second hand almost new hybrid at a fraction of the cost new. Changed the tyres to schwalbe super motos, new ergon horn grips and have gone from a big arse fat squashy saddle to a slimmer less padded one. Good padded cycle shorts are essential as is a decent helmet and I don't care if I look a twat wearing them. Since a heart attack last year I try and get out every day and now average 30 - 40k each morning, have lost over a stone in weight and feel fitter and healthier. Check out your local market place for bargains.
 
In my recent experience of getting back into biking. I think you need to be clear and honest with yourself about WHY your doing it. Whatever the reason is it will change if/when you ride frequently. You will either hate it and stop, be MEH and stop or ride now and then, reluctantly ride frequently for health reasons or, hopefully, love it and want to do more. You will know which it is and that will determine what king of riding and so what kind of bike you need. I started with a £70 charity bike until I decided what I wanted and am on my third bike since. I now know much more about bikes,types, good/poor features etc and am more informed about what I wanted and why….you will be too.
Have fun
 
On riding; never under any circumstances ride with earphones in, listening to music. Your hearing is your first line of defence in hearing what's around you - especially if you are planning to ride on the road. Enjoy your self on two wheels :)
 
I’ve just bought a Hybrid e-bike from decathlon to hang on the back of the campervan, got the train to town and rode it home this afternoon and it‘s a revelation. Easy to ride, very little effort to ride on the flat (I’ve an analogue specialised hybrid which I love), the assistance is nicely done (I’ve just sold a Specialised Levo comp) and it compares well For the money.

It’s a hub drive and the snob in me said no but my thinking is I don’t want anything too desirable when out and about but after riding it home I’m really pleased with it, it rides well without assistance, the assistance is done nicely, it’s nicely put together and I reckon it’ll be good for at least a 50 mile range.

Might be worth a look https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/electric-hybrid-bike-riverside-500e/_/R-p-169143
 
Daffy said:
I’ve just bought a Hybrid e-bike from decathlon to hang on the back of the campervan, got the train to town and rode it home this afternoon and it‘s a revelation. Easy to ride, very little effort to ride on the flat (I’ve an analogue specialised hybrid which I love), the assistance is nicely done (I’ve just sold a Specialised Levo comp) and it compares well For the money.

It’s a hub drive and the snob in me said no but my thinking is I don’t want anything too desirable when out and about but after riding it home I’m really pleased with it, it rides well without assistance, the assistance is done nicely, it’s nicely put together and I reckon it’ll be good for at least a 50 mile range.

Might be worth a look https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/electric-hybrid-bike-riverside-500e/_/R-p-169143
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Looks great. :thumb2
 
I’ve seen one I’m interested in. A giant roam disc 4. What do you more knowledgeable folk think ?
 
I also ride an ageing GT Nomad a mountain bike frame with standard road bike tyres, nice and light, 21 speed with a super low gear for hills does the job for me. Lots of similar bikes available from al the major manufacturers and great value used ones available from on line marketplaces.
 
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I ride one of these and at 68 my high end road bikes don’t now get used.
The 650b tyres are the same rolling resistance as a normal 700x 30 but more comfortable on bad roads ie good fast tyre. No suspension to waste energy going forward and a 1 by gear set so no front gear changes only rear ones to think about. Easy to get on and off and nice high flat bars. And reasonably priced too.


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