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Old July 26th 04, 01:09 PM
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Hi,

I'm looking to dump the car and travel to work by bike. I've tried a
mountain bike but the hills in my area mean I end up peddling like a
lunatic due to the gearing.

My days of leaning down into racing style handlebars are gone and i'm
ashamed to admit it but I would like something aesthetically pleasing.



So I'm looking for MTB style handles, a bike for almost entirely road
use, faster gears and decent speed.


your advice would be appreciated greatly.



Budget approx £250.


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Old July 26th 04, 01:30 PM
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On Mon, 26 Jul 2004 13:14:10 GMT, Jeremy Collins
wrote:

http://www.wheelies.co.uk/2003bikesN...p?BikeTypeID=8




Any preference about which model from my list or another
manufacturer?


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Old July 26th 04, 01:37 PM
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On Mon, 26 Jul 2004 13:09:11 +0100, anon wrote:



So I'm looking for MTB style handles, a bike for almost entirely road
use, faster gears and decent speed.

I think the current buzzword for that type is 'flatbar racer'.

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Old July 26th 04, 02:14 PM
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anon wrote:


So I'm looking for MTB style handles, a bike for almost entirely road
use, faster gears and decent speed.


Sounds like a fair description of a hybrid to me:

http://www.wheelies.co.uk/2003bikesN...ID=7&offset=10

http://www.wheelies.co.uk/2003bikesN...p?BikeTypeID=8

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Old July 26th 04, 03:04 PM
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anon wrote:

On Mon, 26 Jul 2004 13:14:10 GMT, Jeremy Collins
wrote:


http://www.wheelies.co.uk/2003bikesN...p?BikeTypeID=8





Any preference about which model from my list or another
manufacturer?


My /personal/ preference is for Specialized - I ride a Crossroads
Sport. This is mainly because I got to try it out and knew it
was "right" for me.

The only brand on that page that I have a /dislike/ of is
Claud Butler, mainly because of usenet opinion, and partly
because a friend has had persistent problems with her Claud
Butler MTB.

The best thing you can do is go to a local bike shop and
try the various bikes out. You can search the archives
of this group if you want to pre-arm yourself with a
bit of knowledge (for example the dubious benefits of
suspension at this price point).

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Old July 26th 04, 03:47 PM
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Default Claud butler Urban-Dawes dicovery or what?

On Mon, 26 Jul 2004 13:09:11 +0100, anon wrote:
Hi,

I'm looking to dump the car and travel to work by bike. I've tried a
mountain bike but the hills in my area mean I end up peddling like a
lunatic due to the gearing.

My days of leaning down into racing style handlebars are gone and i'm
ashamed to admit it but I would like something aesthetically pleasing.


So I'm looking for MTB style handles, a bike for almost entirely road
use, faster gears and decent speed.


Sounds Hybrid to me, maybe one of those new-fangled racers. I recently
wanted something similar and plumped for a Dawes Discovery hybrid...

Budget approx £250.


And that's about as much as I spent on a Discovery 201, a set of
puncture proof tyres, chunky lock, drinks bottle+cage, compact hand
pump, bar ends and a simple computer (about 270 I think for that lot).
It's light and nippy enough for me.

If it's for work you may want to budget for a rack+panniers if you need
to carry books/folders etc (skip some of the extras above if you need
to). You can get away with a rucksack but sweaty backs aren't very nice.
And a set of mudguards if you're going out with it in the wetter
weather.

As always, though, go to a Local Bike Shop (post where you live and
someone should know a good one nearby), have a look, and get out on
the thing for a spin before buying.

Frink

ps Have you checked at work about provision for cyclists ie showers and
cubicles to keep changes of clothing in, and security for cycles?

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Old July 26th 04, 04:58 PM
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anon wrote:

So I'm looking for MTB style handles, a bike for almost entirely road
use, faster gears and decent speed.
your advice would be appreciated greatly.


I think the best bet is whichever of the hybrids meeting your budget, in
stock at your LBS, fits best. For that price you should get a perfectly
acceptable bike. I've never been disappointed by a Dawes, but I also have
two Claud Butlers whihc are good. Just about everybody makes a decent
hybrid these days, so you should be spoilt for choice :-)

Don't forget to budget for a SON before the winter ;-)

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Old July 26th 04, 05:22 PM
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On Mon, 26 Jul 2004 16:58:27 +0100, "Just zis Guy, you know?"
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Don't forget to budget for a SON before the winter ;-)

Guy



A son in being assembled and should be delivered in November.




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Old July 26th 04, 05:24 PM
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The best thing you can do is go to a local bike shop and
try the various bikes out. You can search the archives
of this group if you want to pre-arm yourself with a
bit of knowledge (for example the dubious benefits of
suspension at this price point).



I did just that, one shop seemed to be pushing me into the Trek 721
Another pushed me towards the Ridgback velocity.

I must admit I liked the look of the velocity and it felt comfortable
but it is more expensive and needs mudgards on top of the increased
price.


Any comments?


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Old July 26th 04, 05:26 PM
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My previous bike was a Dawes Chilliwack (Comfort mountain bike) and I was
really pleased with it, Dawes make good bikes but you might also consider
Ridgeback, the Switch series seem good if you want to stick with 26"
wheels - http://www.ridgeback.co.uk/bikes/200...sID=24&index=0


 




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