Bike

[Mattyhitman]

I got one from Halfords a few years ago for getting to work, but since moving I have not really used it alot.
I had a bad experience after a week of having mine, when biking to work the gears slipped and the handle bars twisted round, I ended up flying over the handlebars and the bike followed me over my head, it must of looked funny to the people driving past me. Luckily I was on the cycle path and not on the road otherwise I would of been ran over! ended up fracturing my wrist and having a cast on my arm for a month
Played havoc with my xbox'ing !

[Master]

I got one from Halfords a few years ago for getting to work, but since moving I have not really used it alot.
I had a bad experience after a week of having mine, when biking to work the gears slipped and the handle bars twisted round, I ended up flying over the handlebars and the bike followed me over my head, it must of looked funny to the people driving past me. Luckily I was on the cycle path and not on the road otherwise I would of been ran over! ended up fracturing my wrist and having a cast on my arm for a month
Played havoc with my xbox'ing !

You are putting me off Matty, that would be my worst nightmare looking a prat and getting hurt. Worst would be getting hit by a car.

[Mark TKO]

Please don't get run over by a car Master.

please.....

[Mo Frazier]

I got one from Halfords a few years ago for getting to work, but since moving I have not really used it alot.
I had a bad experience after a week of having mine, when biking to work the gears slipped and the handle bars twisted round, I ended up flying over the handlebars and the bike followed me over my head, it must of looked funny to the people driving past me. Luckily I was on the cycle path and not on the road otherwise I would of been ran over! ended up fracturing my wrist and having a cast on my arm for a month
Played havoc with my xbox'ing !

I LOL'd

[armyash]

Just got myself a hybrid - narrow tyres similar to a road racer but a bit more sturdy, normal mountain bike handles so best of both worlds.

Highly recommended by cycling enthusiasts and glad i listened

ooops just saw how old the post is.

[Master]

Just got myself a hybrid - narrow tyres similar to a road racer but a bit more sturdy, normal mountain bike handles so best of both worlds.

Highly recommended by cycling enthusiasts and glad i listened

ooops just saw how old the post is.

What you got, I took ages to get mines.

I got Carrera Crossfile 2, cost £330 Halfords. I decided the thicker tyres were better if it snowed or if I wanted to go on canal pathways.

[armyash]

Just got myself a hybrid - narrow tyres similar to a road racer but a bit more sturdy, normal mountain bike handles so best of both worlds.

Highly recommended by cycling enthusiasts and glad i listened

ooops just saw how old the post is.

What you got, I took ages to get mines.

I got Carrera Crossfile 2, cost £330 Halfords. I decided the thicker tyres were better if it snowed or if I wanted to go on canal pathways.

I have a Viking urban trail paid £260 for it. doesn't get used as much as it should though.

[Master]

Just got myself a hybrid - narrow tyres similar to a road racer but a bit more sturdy, normal mountain bike handles so best of both worlds.

Highly recommended by cycling enthusiasts and glad i listened

ooops just saw how old the post is.

What you got, I took ages to get mines.

I got Carrera Crossfile 2, cost £330 Halfords. I decided the thicker tyres were better if it snowed or if I wanted to go on canal pathways.

I have a Viking urban trail paid £260 for it. doesn't get used as much as it should though.

I aim to go to the train station with it everyday.

[Master]

Cycled 35 miles on Sunday very tiring and a bit dangerous because it was very windy. The wind knocked me into the next lane of the road and I was lucky no car was coming. It was a very good work out and my knees feel better for it as I have been trying to build them up by playing football but kept on getting injured.

I also had a runny nose and red eyes after the ride so need to get a mask and glasses.

[Master]

I took my bike out today and I did not enjoy it and it was not £600 well spent.

Felt every bump in the road, bent over in a odd position, can not get to the breaks in an emergency and worried that the bike would get nicked all day!

[ryanman]

I took my bike out today and I did not enjoy it and it was not £600 well spent.

Felt every bump in the road, bent over in a odd position, can not get to the breaks in an emergency and worried that the bike would get nicked all day!

You'll get used to it really quickly. You won't look back (especially because you'll fall over if you do).

Hold the handles not on the place you would on a mountain bike but either on the 'drops' (the curved down bit) or on top but forward, so palms facing in towards each other not back as the would be on mountain bike. You need to be able to reach brakes and unless you have tiny hands you can if you hold the bars in the right place. It's hard to explain.

[ryanman]

I took my bike out today and I did not enjoy it and it was not £600 well spent.

Felt every bump in the road, bent over in a odd position, can not get to the breaks in an emergency and worried that the bike would get nicked all day!

Give it a week and you won't notice the bumps and the position will feel comfortable. Trust me everyone thinks that when they first ride a proper road bike.

[Master]

I fell off my bike going down the subway which was slippy from the rain and leaves. Knee is bruised and I was in extreme pain. Lucky it was the old bike.

[ryanman]

I fell off my bike going down the subway which was slippy form the rain and leaves. Knee is bruised and I was in extreme pain. Lucky it was the old bike.

Have you given up on the new one?

[IamInuit]

Just got myself a hybrid - narrow tyres similar to a road racer but a bit more sturdy, normal mountain bike handles so best of both worlds.

Highly recommended by cycling enthusiasts and glad i listened

ooops just saw how old the post is.

What you got, I took ages to get mines.

I got Carrera Crossfile 2, cost £330 Halfords. I decided the thicker tyres were better if it snowed or if I wanted to go on canal pathways.

This is my bike although I added bar upright extensionsIts Giant Boulder SE 21 speed. You could climb a tree in first gear lol.

Happy riding.