Hi, I'm new here.
I live and cycle in potholy London. I've had a Raleigh hybrid for a couple of months now and the wheels are already buckled beyond the point of repair.
I'm thinking of getting a new hybrid in the 300-400 pounds range (450-600 dollars), and I fear I might have to order it online as few shops stock female-specific bikes my size (I guess I need a 21 inch frame.)
Which are the key components when it comes to durability on bad, bad asphalt? E.G. which material should the wheel rims be made of? Do I need suspension? I weigh about 80-85kg.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Julia.
I live and cycle in potholy London. I've had a Raleigh hybrid for a couple of months now and the wheels are already buckled beyond the point of repair.
I'm thinking of getting a new hybrid in the 300-400 pounds range (450-600 dollars), and I fear I might have to order it online as few shops stock female-specific bikes my size (I guess I need a 21 inch frame.)
Which are the key components when it comes to durability on bad, bad asphalt? E.G. which material should the wheel rims be made of? Do I need suspension? I weigh about 80-85kg.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Julia.