Quote Originally Posted by Al Fowler View Post
Oh no, see i dont have a clue what you are talking about. I have no chance.

One thing that i have noticed though, is that road bikes seem to have only around 10-18 gears....why so few?
My hybrid has 27!
Al forget all the technical stuff , that will come.
Your best bet would be to have a word with our Emma and go down to Ribble Bikes one day and get fitted out.
They will no doubt do you a good deal
Emma will advise you on spec etc. But Dom is right , its the fit thats important.
They do loads of frames at different prices so should have something to suit your pocket.
Start saving though as its not a cheap sport.

You could always have a go on Emmas ( hardly used winter hack)
Id bet your about the same size.