I would go for a scabby but functional road bike (Pick one up in a charity shop) and a decent lock that way you can leave the bike with a reduced fear of losing it while your back is turned, mind you if you have quick release saddle or wheels they may be missing when you get back, if you are not careful with you locking procedures.
Last edited by JohnK; 12-09-2020 at 10:42 AM.
The older I get the Faster I was
15mph is doable even on moderately hilly terrain. You should be able to pick up something half decent secondhand in your price range. As Mark said, something you can fit a rack, panniers and mudguards to would be a plus if using for essential journeys all year round.Originally Posted by Travs
If you see a Dawes Galaxy in decent nick, going cheap, grab it with both hands!
Visibility good except in Hill Fog
Thank you all for your help... I will bear it all in mind.
I had a Carlton. In my day it was the Dawes Double Blue that was for posers.
"...as dry as the Atacama desert".
I tried to buy an e-bike in Yorkshire.
The seller insisted on selling some sticky stuff to go with it.
Apparently it was E-bike gum.
I'll get my coat.
....it's all downhill from here.
if anyone is offended by the implied or inferred racism in the above post I wholeheartedly apologise.
....it's all downhill from here.
Oh yes it is! Your spirits soar, your heart beats faster, you feel ten years younger, you feel so damn good to be alive!
"...as dry as the Atacama desert".
Well that made me laugh.
I once lived in Lancashire but life was so miserable I crossed the Pennines to find milk and honey.
"...as dry as the Atacama desert".
Steer clear of 105 mechs, they're garbaggio, go for the 10spd. The rim calipers are quite good, but the pressed rings slip on an upshift and the 11spd rear cassette is very heavy for the money. FFS get mudguards, they're worth their weight in gold in winter. Ultegra and above are machined rings, way better, my Raleigh is on 7400 and still shifts sooo crisp.
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