Re: DNQs: Northampton, buying etc

Simon Brooke

in message <ant0801001cb4Yam@tarags.demon.co.uk>, PJ
('pj@tarags.demon.co.uk') wrote:

> DNQs = Dumb Newbie Questions...
>
> I'm contemplating returning to vanilla, 'transport' cycling after a
> decade on four wheels. For the sort of journeys I need to make, a bike
> is the only practical and financially possible mode of transport (cars
> are too expensive, public transport is crap and it's too far to walk).
>
> I have done some general web and Usenet Googling and downloaded a PDF
> of the "Cycling Northampton," leaflet, which has answered most of my
> questions with regard to the area. However...
>
> For the time being, my bike buying budget cannot exceed 100ukp.
> Preferably less (heck - I'm slighty worried I can't even afford a
> bike! (: ). I'm tall, and need the 'off-road' capabilities of a
> mountain bike (lots of muddy paths to negotiate). Do I try and find
> something second-hand, or do I buy new? Brands to look out for or
> avoid?

Try the FAQ:

<URL:http://www.jasmine.org.uk:8180/urcautofaq/jsp/Wiki?NewOrSecondHand>
<URL:http://www.jasmine.org.uk:8180/urcautofaq/jsp/Wiki?GoodCheap>
<URL:http://www.jasmine.org.uk:8180/urcautofaq/jsp/Wiki?BuyingSecondhand>

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