On Fri, 3 Sep 2004 19:04:22 +0000 (UTC), blackbat <[email hidden]>
Quoted message said:Hi all,
I know this price range (£220-260) is small fry to you guys but I've
lurked long enough trying to pick up info.
I'm 6'3" tall, 14 stone, 45 and am looking to get back into light
cycling after a mate lent me an old cheapo mtb. I live in Kent & I
Ride for at least 4 months to make sure you've got the 'habit'. Be aware
that we're heading into Fall and Winter - maybe buy a new bike in the
Spring?
Quoted message said:have some meadows with gravel paths near my house and want a bike to
whizz around them to give me a bit of exercise.
Probably will do 2/3 light off-road and 1/3 road.I know you'll probably advise me to try out various models but
anything I try is gonna seem better than the piece of junk I've been
using, and as I'm tall the demo cycles in the shop tend to be for
average height people.
You -must- ride a bike that is fitted for you. Do -not- rely on putzing
around on the "demo" bikes. (first I've ever heard of this!).
It's no problem to ride, for instance the higher priced bike in that line
with a proper frame size - hell, pretend you're gonna buy that one, if the
shop is being so frugal. Then feel free to order the correct size in the
slightly lower-priced model you will actually buy. It's -very- important to
test ride _several_ bikes properly fitted to you. Don't be afraid - it's
common in almost all bike shops to do this.
Quoted message said:Would appreciate any advice on following models, bearing in mind my
height. Not decided if front sus is necessary for me.
Get the one that feels the best. At $1000 US, don't let price be an object
- remember it's your body - if you end up riding a lot you won't be sorry -
in fact you'll be very sorry you didn't go higher end and will be trying to
find a way to sell the moderately priced one and get a better ride.
-B