I want a push bike, but what to get ?

Udders said:
Ok, gimme a quick explanation on the 650b, 700c size thingy. :thumb2 What’s the differences? :nenau
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Right.. so.. I've just googled that and it seems I'm wrong.

A 650b wheel measures 584mm in diameter, and a 700c wheel measures 622mm in diameter.

I think I got confused with a fatter tyre fitted to a 650b wheel will have roughly the same rolling diameter as a skinner road tyre on a 700c wheel?

Sorry :confused:
 
stever1 said:
Yeah, I can do a ride to the Yarborough estate which is about 2 miles each way. That’ll do for starters.
I actually didn’t intend to buy padded shorts, I’ve stretched my finances enough ATM.
the only other item I’m thinking of is some sort of handle bar bag to put keys,phone etc in.
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Get either a frame bag or a seat pack, better than having stuff hanging off your bars.
Cycling shorts are adviseable for longer rides and as said, need to be skin tight and worn without duds otherwise you'll be rubbing sudocrem where you wish you didnt have to.......
 
NeverRodeBefore said:
Right.. so.. I've just googled that and it seems I'm wrong.

A 650b wheel measures 584mm in diameter, and a 700c wheel measures 622mm in diameter.

I think I got confused with a fatter tyre fitted to a 650b wheel will have roughly the same rolling diameter as a skinner road tyre on a 700c wheel?

Sorry :confused:
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650b =27.5 700c =29er (more or less)
 
As a new cyclist maybe accept that your going to outgrow your first bike as your fitness improves and you learn more about what suits you, so treat this first purchase as a learning exercise and look for a device t second hand bike. Bear in mind it can be expensive to upgrade components on a bike and it’s often cheaper to sell and buy another bike than upgrade what you have.
 
I’m 54 and recently bought a Cannondale Tesoro Neo e-hybrid bike. Previously, I’d ridden a Canyon CFSL road bike but increasingly, it was akin to riding a vasectomy on two wheels given the state of the roads. I can’t recommend the e-bike enough. The bike has four assisted power modes: eco-tour-sport-turbo. Rarely do I need anything more than touring which means a 100km range. I’m riding 20miles a day through London and the combination of comfort, seat position and power is a no brainier.

I bought it second hand from Cycle Exchange in Kingston upon Thames. They specialise in used bikes and this is my second bike from them. Check out their website where you can search for bikes by type, size, spec.
 
If you are on a budget buy a used bike. I picked up a Giant Escape hybrid in superb condition for a daft £75, although it is probably worth nearly double that. There are proper bargains out there if you look hard enough.
 
Secondhand is the way to go unless you want this years colours and the latest high TEC specs.
Also look for less desirable brands or less well known brands. Most of the components will be similar to the ones fitted to the big names but the bikes sell for much less. Depreciation is big on bikes and many people buy expensive bikes because they can but only use them for a short time and then get fed up, store them for a while and then onto eBay.
One bit advice is to check a seller has a sales receipt for the bike or proof of purchase. I bought a Brompton of eBay many years ago and the following week the seller sold another Brompton with the same ad but a different coloured bike.
Mine was on the Brompton stolen register!
 
AdrianS said:
Secondhand is the way to go unless you want this years colours and the latest high TEC specs.
Also look for less desirable brands or less well known brands. Most of the components will be similar to the ones fitted to the big names but the bikes sell for much less. Depreciation is big on bikes and many people buy expensive bikes because they can but only use them for a short time and then get fed up, store them for a while and then onto eBay.
One bit advice is to check a seller has a sales receipt for the bike or proof of purchase. I bought a Brompton of eBay many years ago and the following week the seller sold another Brompton with the same ad but a different coloured bike.
Mine was on the Brompton stolen register!
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That’s why , after looking at secondhand bikes I signed up for a new one.
 
I've bought a few second hand bikes over the years and learnt after my Brompton experience to check the owner and buy or collect face to face.
The last buy was off ebay for a Specialized Roubaix expert with Di2 Ultegra groupset in excellent condition for just over a third of the new price. I collected it from his house and it was as good as described and he had all receipts, manuals etc.
There is no way I would have paid the current new price for it!
 
AdrianS said:
I've bought a few second hand bikes over the years and learnt after my Brompton experience to check the owner and buy or collect face to face.
The last buy was off ebay for a Specialized Roubaix expert with Di2 Ultegra groupset in excellent condition for just over a third of the new price. I collected it from his house and it was as good as described and he had all receipts, manuals etc.
There is no way I would have paid the current new price for it!
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I've bought a couple of quite pricey 2nd hand push bikes online and on both occasions went to the owners house. Both times 'felt right'.
 
Looks fine. There is a train of thought that saddle height should be 109% of your inseam measurement.
Some stuff here.
You may benefit from toeclips but without using the straps if your pedals can be fitted with them. (you can get mini ones that just 'cup' the end of your shoes. https://www.transitioncycles.co.uk/products/zefal-toe-clips-mini-45)

www.bikeradar.com

How to set the saddle height on your bike

Complete guide to accurately setting your bike seat height, as well as fore/aft and tilt
www.bikeradar.com www.bikeradar.com

First few rides, be prepared to make a few minor adjustment but if you've not really cycled for donkeys years, it will all feel either odd or fine.
 
great looking machine...ye, seat post needs raising ,ideally as a guide ,sit on the saddle, place a heel on the pedal and the leg should be straight, you can do this by holding onto a wall for support . enjoy getting fit
 
DC said:
great looking machine...ye, seat post needs raising ,ideally as a guide ,sit on the saddle, place a heel on the pedal and the leg should be straight, you can do this by holding onto a wall for support . enjoy getting fit
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Yes. I intend to sort it out today. Put the lock holder on to. Then, off I go in to the wild blue yonder. It’s 4 miles to Yarborough and back, if I can do that as a start I’ll be happy.
 
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Well, I’ve started.
did a couple of adjustments to the bike and off I went and did 4 miles in 23 minutes. It started to rain as I left and I did consider turning back, but NO. If I start bottling it now I’ll never get out.
all was well until white van man passed me at speed, I got a right soaking ☹️
checked Strava when I got back . I did 4 miles, climbed 92 feet, at an average speed of 10.5 mph.

just been thinking about it. As I wasn’t panting hard or in pain, perhaps I should have gone further on the ride. May have to change the saddle though.
 

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