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recommend bike suitable for 24-36 mile distances?

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  • 17-02-2008 8:08pm
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    maradona10
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    I am a not a cyclist but play Gaa . I want to incorporate cycling into my weekly training on my off days. I would appreciate it if some of the regulars here could recommend a bike that would be suitable for rides of up to 36 miles and also recommend some good bike stores.

    Any help is much appreciated


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    Raam
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    What is your budget? Probably a road bike is best for that kind of distance.


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    mikemac
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    We can't recommend a shop until you tell us where in Ireland you are based


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    rubadub
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    You could get it online too. www.chainreactioncycles.com
    www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk


    36 miles is a lot. I am fairly quick on a bike and that would probably be 3 hours on my hybrid.

    I could not ride a roadbike on the roads I use, would be far too uncomfortable and wouldnt last pissing time.

    Bear in mind if you are solely cycling to burn calories then efficiencies do not really matter. I started commuting on a mountain bike again to burn more calories over the same distance. I also find it more enjoyable as it is more comfortable, and it is much safer since I am going slower and to not have to worry about poor roads, kerbs etc.


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    maradona10
    Closed Accounts Posts: 440 ✭✭maradona10


    thanks for the replies

    im based in dublin but would be willing to travel to pick one up or to order online

    im looking for the best value possible, anything up to 300-400euro


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    DurtyMurty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 79 ✭✭DurtyMurty


    maradona10 wrote: »
    I am a not a cyclist but play Gaa . I want to incorporate cycling into my weekly training on my off days.

    I'm not an expert - definately not on the GAA end - but I thought cycling stiffened up the wrong muscles for the quick sprints that you need on the football field?


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    Harpz
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭Harpz


    chainreaction have a roadbike for 374 euro. 2007 model
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=14991
    entry level road bike. Fantastic value at 38% off.
    I'd recommend that.


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    maradona10
    Closed Accounts Posts: 440 ✭✭maradona10


    thanks Harpz, ill check that one out


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    dazman2250
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    Giant SCR4 / OCR 3 is the cheapest brand name racer in most of the bike shops at around 550 and when you buy in person you can make sure it fits.


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