Cyclists - advice

bryce · 12-04-2009, 08:37 PM

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 · 12-04-2009, 09:49 PM

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 · 13-04-2009, 08:21 PM

Spot on, cheers.

Is triple chain set the cogs up front?

1cosmicboy · 13-04-2009, 09:44 PM

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

Curly · 13-04-2009, 09:48 PM

[quote=bryce;20658]Spot on, cheers.

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

Curly · 13-04-2009, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1cosmicboy

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

are you a pro

Rags · 13-04-2009, 10:13 PM

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

**Andyk** · 14-04-2009, 07:12 AM

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

**DazBlackCSL** · 14-04-2009, 09:03 AM

+ 1

**Mark CSL** · 14-04-2009, 09:48 AM

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

12-04-2009, 08:37 PM	#1
bryce S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland (sw) Posts: 1,369 Casino cash: $2512	Cyclists - advice 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.

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12-04-2009, 09:49 PM	#2
Curly S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: madchester Posts: 1,153 Casino cash: $5838	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

13-04-2009, 08:21 PM	#3
bryce S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland (sw) Posts: 1,369 Casino cash: $2512	Spot on, cheers. Is triple chain set the cogs up front?

13-04-2009, 09:48 PM	#5
Curly S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: madchester Posts: 1,153 Casino cash: $5838	[quote=bryce;20658]Spot on, cheers. Is triple chain set the cogs up front?[/ the things attached to the cranks

13-04-2009, 10:13 PM	#7
Rags S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 223 Casino cash: $624	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