need a new bike, want to do tris starting next spring, will be investing around january time, how do i choose. will possibly have 4-500squids (no more, as i may have to buy a car too - for approx same cost) Currently get around on big brothers ancient dawes racing bike which is quite heavy by nowadays standards (its about 14 years old) but will do for getting fit on. Really can't buy yet as have no money spare, but want to be fairly knowledgeable by the time i do buy.
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Do you know anyone close to you who's into bikes? If so 2nd hand market is a good place to start...
Failing that you can get 'decent' new ones for the kind of money yer looking at spending...
They are around £500. Still haven't bought one yet though.
Where do you live Kanga?
Also when you are out cycling - look out for where all the cyclists hang out - cafes. They sometimes have notice boards there where you can pick up bargains.
The frame is the most important bit - if its good and it fits you, then you can upgrade the rest of the bits over time.
What height are you btw ? If you are tall then you'll be onto a better chance as there are more bigger guys bikes open to you.
but most of that is my extra long neck.
So what hope is there for me, when my 12-year-old daughter's bike is too big for me?
JJ - depends on how tall your 12 year old is ! How tall are you ?
So's she, but her legs are two inches longer.
(how do you measure necks anyway - cos I know I'll want to compare mine now)
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So you'd be after about a 20" frame - that's pretty standard really - lotsa choice.
Or is that your neck ??? Would explain why your head seems much bigger than your body, it's almost 3 foot closer ! Deceptive eh ?
I thought road bikes were in CMs
I'm 6'2" but only ride a 19" MTB
Don't they still do the frame size horizontally, so that its the size it would be if it weren't a slopy one ?
whats everyone else?
{Jj chokes with laughter at the silly notion of such a strapping lad on a Bickerton shopping bike]
and i'm only 32" leg so guess a 23" bike?
Or does WW just have REALLY short legs?
JJ - Mountain bikes are different. With them you need to be able to stand with both feet flat on the floor, and still have a few inches of crotch clearance. (In case you fall off).
So Will's MTB could well have a 19" frame. I bet his road bike is bigger though.