Push-bike help!

I have a Cannondale Badboy and it's been really reliable and have been riding to work for the past two years, saved on gym membership, found it really enjoyable and discovered parts of London you just don't see whilst on the tube.

Evans bikes are having a sale at the moment and I recommend getting a 2010 bike because you can save some money as the components are usually the same for the 2011 model but for a change in frame colour.
 
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This is my daily ride, and of course a nice mean of recreation. I recommend you to take the same thing for your home to work and vice versa journey. It is fast enough to deal with the city traffic and agile and flexible for unexpected turns and maneuvers including jumping on and of sidewalks. So yes, buy yourself a nice hardtail and enjoy!
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/cross_country/8_series/8000/#
http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/mountain/hardtail/hardtail-trail
 
slightly off topic, as anybody any knowledge on bike trainers, the sort you put your bike rear wheel into (er does that make any sense)
 
Decio - that's nice...

This is my new beast - picked up on Saturday! :D

Will get some road tyres for future use too, but importantly the front shocks have a lockout, making the bike rigid and better for putting power down on the road. The lockout is actually remote, can activate it from the handlebars...

Just need to work out how to get it into the boot of a Zed... :wink:

Si

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Taz x said:
slightly off topic, as anybody any knowledge on bike trainers, the sort you put your bike rear wheel into (er does that make any sense)
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You mean a Turbo Trainer. What do you want to know?
 
srhutch said:
Taz x said:
slightly off topic, as anybody any knowledge on bike trainers, the sort you put your bike rear wheel into (er does that make any sense)
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You mean a Turbo Trainer. What do you want to know?
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Er possibly i mean a turbo trainer, are they easy to fit and are there any particular models to go for. I wouldn't.t want to spend a fortune

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I'm not a fan of turbo trainers - don't like the feel of them (inconsistent resistance) and they make a hell of a racket.

I can't remember what type of bike you bought Taz x, but you need to use a completely slick tyre with a turbo trainer (apart from a few where the resistance runs on the rim of the wheel, not the tyre). That would be a PITA if you were forever swapping over tyres to use the bike on the turbo.

Instead of a turbo trainer I bought a spinning bike like you'd find in a gym: http://www.spinning.com/en/webshop/product/815/spinner_sport - that's what I bought but I paid about half that as I bought it secondhand as ex-leased gym equipment. More expensive than a turbo trainer but more likely to get used.
 
I bought a cube mountain bike. I was thinking that a turbo trainer would have been a easy exercise and would not take up much space.

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Taz x said:
I bought a cube mountain bike. I was thinking that a turbo trainer would have been a easy exercise and would not take up much space.

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Yep, assuming it's got a knobbly tyre then you'd need to swap the rear tyre to a slick one before using on a TT.

Alternative is one that runs on the rim: http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/training/trainers/minoura-trainers/minoura-e-rda-80-rim-drive-trainer.html?utm_campaign=googlebase-GB&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=shopping&utm_term=Minoura+Trainers - but not cheap and that assumes your rim has a braking surface (on the side) for the TT to run against. Sorry, I'm trying to keep this simple and unconfusing but probably failing!
 
Taz x said:
I was thinking that a turbo trainer would have been a easy exercise and would not take up much space.
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Tacx are the market leaders for turbo trainers.

http://www.tacx.com/en/intro/index.dot

They are are really only suitable for road bikes with 23mm tyres for a serious indoor structured workout. However, I don't think they are really suited for recreational riders. My son brought one of the Genius models a few years back but has since sold it preferring to get the miles in on the road.
Great if you work on an oil rig.
 
Glad i asked before i rushed out and bought one. So the only real thing to do is get out and ride the blooming thing

Its too cold lol

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Yeah, just get out on the road, or trails if you have a MTB. Much more enjoyable, fresh air and scenery. If it's a little cool, get a decent wind proof jacket and some lycra tights/legwarmers. Don't wear shorts below 10-12C.
Enjoy. :wink:
 
Lillywhite said:
Don't wear shorts below 10-12C.
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I'd rarelt get to wear shorts if I followed that rule :D

But I know what you mean - keep the knees covered when it's cold. I very often combine 3/4 lycra with less offensive baggy short outers over the top, purely just to cover the knees and keep them warmer.

Taz x - stop being a wuss and get out on the bike :wink:
 
Lillywhite said:
Yeah, just get out on the road, or trails if you have a MTB. Much more enjoyable, fresh air and scenery. If it's a little cool, get a decent wind proof jacket and some lycra tights/legwarmers. Don't wear shorts below 10-12C.
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lycra? maybe 1 of the lady members will have some they can pass on to me :)
 
Taz x said:
lycra? maybe 1 of the lady members will have some they can pass on to me :)
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Lycra on specific designed cycling clothing is essential including proper cycling bibshorts. Give those baggy shorts that some MTB riders and kids on a skate park use a miss. :wink:
 
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Taz x said:
lycra? maybe 1 of the lady members will have some they can pass on to me :)
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Lycra on specific designed cycling clothing is essential including proper cycling bibshorts. Give those baggy shorts that some MTB riders and kids on a skate park use a miss. :wink:
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:rofl: :thumbsup:
 
OP how far is your commute?

I've commuted 5 miles each way for the last couple of years on my heavy Carrera full suspension MB and but got a road bike in April this year and I cant believe I left it so long, it is so much easier to ride the difference in night and day.

If it's just a mile or two then a hybrid or mountain bike will suit you fine but over longer distances I'd get a road bike.

Purely my opinon of course, I know bugger all about bikes - this is just what I found.

Heres mine:

Italian made Wilier Triestina with carbon forks and long gearing

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