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Alex Veitch
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Hello
I've been reading the recent threads on bike recommendations with interest - as I also need advice!
I want to start cycling but I am effectively a beginner, not having cycled for some years. Ideally I
would like to cycle to work (1 1/2 miles) and about town, some light trails, perhaps getting out
into the Peak District, and eventually perhaps some touring.
At present I have a Dawes Galaxy, bought second hand 12 years ago and having spent the last 8 in
slightly damp storage. It needs some work before it could be used safely, and I'd like to have gear
shifters on the handbars in some form or other. The local bike shop can repair it for £50 plus
parts, but they have have already warned me its likely to be better to get a new bike.
The recommendation from the bike shop was for a MTB (Claud Butler Rock or Cape Wrath). I have a
budget of £400 and already have a helmet, lights and lock. This might be enough for a lower end MTB
and repairs to my existing bike, or I could get a higher spec MTB. I don't anticipate hurling myself
down steep things though. So, I'm wondering whether to spend the money on the existing bike, get a
MTB, or get a hybrid that can have a stab at covering all angles. Despite trying to read up on it I
don't feel terribly well informed, so recommendations / advice including good models to look out for
would be appreciated!
Thanks
Alex
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Alex Veitch
I've been reading the recent threads on bike recommendations with interest - as I also need advice!
I want to start cycling but I am effectively a beginner, not having cycled for some years. Ideally I
would like to cycle to work (1 1/2 miles) and about town, some light trails, perhaps getting out
into the Peak District, and eventually perhaps some touring.
At present I have a Dawes Galaxy, bought second hand 12 years ago and having spent the last 8 in
slightly damp storage. It needs some work before it could be used safely, and I'd like to have gear
shifters on the handbars in some form or other. The local bike shop can repair it for £50 plus
parts, but they have have already warned me its likely to be better to get a new bike.
The recommendation from the bike shop was for a MTB (Claud Butler Rock or Cape Wrath). I have a
budget of £400 and already have a helmet, lights and lock. This might be enough for a lower end MTB
and repairs to my existing bike, or I could get a higher spec MTB. I don't anticipate hurling myself
down steep things though. So, I'm wondering whether to spend the money on the existing bike, get a
MTB, or get a hybrid that can have a stab at covering all angles. Despite trying to read up on it I
don't feel terribly well informed, so recommendations / advice including good models to look out for
would be appreciated!
Thanks
Alex
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Alex Veitch