Re: Hybrid buying advice please



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vernon

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> Have decided to finally put my ageing Raleigh Apex to pasture and
> invest in a new bike. My vital statistics are 6 ft 2", 18 stone and the
> wrong side of 40. I am considering buying a Hybrid as the majority of my
> cycling is to work and back. I only cycle the 28 mile return trip once
> or twice a week and so am not looking for everyday use. My journey does
> involve 3 of 4 good good hills though, where I tend to be out of the
> saddle, hanging on to the bar ends most of the time to climb them and
> wondered if a Hybrid would cope with this. The frame size is also a
> bit of a minefield for me and obviously want to get this right.
>
> I have a budget of £250.00 and would appreciate any recommendations /
> advice.
>

A hybrid will certainly meet your needs.

Have a chat with Spacycles http://www.spacycles.co.uk - they have some Dawes
hybrids on special offer that are in your budget.