Hi everyone.
My name is Dave and i will be 49 in two weeks. havent been an avid cyclist but more an accasional one.I enjoy cycling with my two young girls aged 7 and 10 in the local parks.
But as i am getting older i need a hobby and cycling seems to fit the bill.When i was younger i was always on my racer,bobbing up and down the local town and a little beyond.
Now that i am approaching my later years i wish to get fitter for one,and also to enjoy a new hobby.
The bike i have now is a Halfords Apollo Outrage which has served me well considering my limited use of it.I realise it is only an entry level bike but like i said it has done me good.
Now i would like to buy a road bike,but my budget is limited due to the current economic climate,so i was thinking of around the £500 mark,ish.
But i have lots of questions.Firstly,what do i look for and what is the difference,apart from price between a £100 bike and a £1000 or £3000 bike.I dont understand why weight is an issue,what i mean is if i had a bike that is 9kg and a bike that is 20 kg and i weigh 15 stone,does it matter?
I still have to carry the 15 stone no matter what the bike weighs.
I know this may sound like a stupid question but please forgive my ignorance on this matter.
Another question is,i suffer from an occasional bad back and knee problems,not all the time though.Would cycling help me in strengthening my muscles in these areas,would it help or hinder.As an almost 49er i wish to get fitter and healthier as well as enjoying a new experience.
Any other answers will be gratefully appreciated and welcomed.
Thank you for your time.
Dave.