Hi all, I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me. I've been cyclng for 3 plus years to work (10 miles each way), on a really old ridgeback tempest (which every month seems to need a service)
I am really wanting to get a more suitable bike for road riding, but because of the huge range out there - I'm really confused, and needing personal advice.
I'm not sure if I want to go down the road bike route, but something more streamlined would be good.
I'd love to hear from any of you who have a bike they love. Hopefully it will help me gain a better insight as to what to go for, and what to avoid!!
Joanna, you might also want to post your question in the "Bike Buying Advice" sub forum. That's not a gender specific sub forum and it gets a bit more attention.
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