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New bike?

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  • 07-07-2006 4:49pm
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    mirwillbeback
    Registered Users Posts: 2,007 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys,

    Currently have a motorbike for commuting purposes to town ( about 9 miles ) but looking to get a new bike to help me lose some weight. Can anyone give any advice on a decent bike to use for this purpose?

    Any help appreciated - i'm no lance armstrong, but would like to get going.........


    Paul


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    Rossonero
    Closed Accounts Posts: 396 ✭✭Rossonero


    A second hand racer bike is always handy. If you found you liked cycling you could join a club, and upgrade to a new bike once you get going.


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    daymobrew
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    Just thinking about equipment other than the bike for a minute...

    9 miles is a decent distance (same as me in fact).
    I shower at either end of my cycle because I cycle fast and sweat like a pig. Do you have a shower available?
    I leave my towel and shower gear in my desk locker.

    Like motorcycling, a helmet, gloves and hi-viz gear are good ideas on a bicycle. A mirror is handy too - you'll probably be so used to having one on the motorbike that you might lost without it on the bike.

    Good luck with the weight loss.


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    blorg
    Registered Users Posts: 15,989 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    Nine miles (I'm presuming each way, e.g. 18 miles round trip) is indeed a decent distance. I'd suggest a road bike if you are comfortable with the riding position or otherwise a fast hybrid (sometimes called "flat bar" road bikes.) Showers are a godsend. Do you have a budget?


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