[Other Sport] Cycling geeks

[METALMICKY]

I'm toying with the idea of getting a hybrid bike for general fitness and cycle path/bike path (cuckoo trail style) with my 7 year old son. Bike is not for road use like commuting but by same token I don't intend bombing through the woods hence not thinking mountain bike.
Currently very unfit and previous bike was a 10 gear drop handled racer 30 years ago.

Amongst the many considerations I'm seeing a lot of web chatter extolling the virtues of 1X single chain ring set ups with no front derailleur. Amongst the many virtues I'm loving the idea of a very simple set up with potentially far less maintenance and chances of chain drop. To say I'm not mechanically minded would be an understatement!

Your thoughts please. Not looking to spend more than £500 and appreciate that you usually get what you pay for and that 1X set ups tend to be on pricier bikes currently

 

[Stat Brother]

I'm toying with the idea of getting a hybrid bike for general fitness and cycle path/bike path (cuckoo trail style) with my 7 year old son. Bike is not for road use like commuting but by same token I don't intend bombing through the woods hence not thinking mountain bike.
Currently very unfit and previous bike was a 10 gear drop handled racer 30 years ago.

Amongst the many considerations I'm seeing a lot of web chatter extolling the virtues of 1X single chain ring set ups with no front derailleur. Amongst the many virtues I'm loving the idea of a very simple set up with potentially far less maintenance and chances of chain drop. To say I'm not mechanically minded would be an understatement!

Your thoughts please. Not looking to spend more than £500 and appreciate that you usually get what you pay for and that 1X set ups tend to be on pricier bikes currently

I'm a bit out of the loop on bike buying, prices and new tech, so here's a couple of general pointers.
I'm sure someone with real world experiences will be along soon enough.


Typing 1x hybrid bike into Google bought up a pooh tonne of decent looking bikes around your price point.
Here's just 2 of the first ones I saw, to whet your appetite.

https://www.cyclesolutions.co.uk/bi...X_6I6zCoWNUcsX65sHzud13WK-HpKysgaAlgcEALw_wcB

https://www.cyclesolutions.co.uk/bi...2aocN-bsx0SQTKwHw_jDsIh4cHHoyfqoaAhEjEALw_wcB
(I have no idea who cycle solutions are - that's coincidence not a recommendation)

- Get a bike you really like, even if it's over budget, you'll ride it more.
- Don't bother with front suspension.
- 1x is definitely a plus but don't discount conventional front gears, it'll take years for you to bugger them up.
- Save some money for locks, lights etc, best to buy a couple of differ styles of locks, as opposed to an expensive one.
- Cycle to Work scheme?
- Don't discount future proofing with some electric assistant.
- Get [MENTION=24884]Fignon's Ponytail[/MENTION] to make you one for about £200!!!!

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

- Get [MENTION=24884]Fignon's Ponytail[/MENTION] to make you one for about £200!!!!

Dont put me under that sort of pressure!

I dont mind building my own, so I only have myself to blame when it goes wrong...but for someone else, maybe not!

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

I'm toying with the idea of getting a hybrid bike for general fitness and cycle path/bike path (cuckoo trail style) with my 7 year old son. Bike is not for road use like commuting but by same token I don't intend bombing through the woods hence not thinking mountain bike.
Currently very unfit and previous bike was a 10 gear drop handled racer 30 years ago.

Amongst the many considerations I'm seeing a lot of web chatter extolling the virtues of 1X single chain ring set ups with no front derailleur. Amongst the many virtues I'm loving the idea of a very simple set up with potentially far less maintenance and chances of chain drop. To say I'm not mechanically minded would be an understatement!

Your thoughts please. Not looking to spend more than £500 and appreciate that you usually get what you pay for and that 1X set ups tend to be on pricier bikes currently

I would say - go to Decathlon and get one of their Riverside hybrids for £200-500. Im looking at getting the e-version, but my mate at work has just got one of the standard models.

A VERY good bike for the price. 1x system, easy to maintain, solid build, and they look good too (also available as rigid fork & suspension fork models...see links below)

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/hybrid-bike-riverside-120-grey-2021/_/R-p-300806?mc=8405304&c=GREY

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/hybrid-bike-riverside-700-grey-sea/_/R-p-341646?mc=8751944

 

[Motogull]

[MENTION=1737]METALMICKY[/MENTION], don't rule out a gravel bike. Halfords and Decathlon do them at about your price range.

 

[METALMICKY]

[MENTION=1737]METALMICKY[/MENTION], don't rule out a gravel bike. Halfords and Decathlon do them at about your price range.

Sorry but don't want or need racer style drop handlebars

 

[Madafwo]

I would say - go to Decathlon and get one of their Riverside hybrids for £200-500. Im looking at getting the e-version, but my mate at work has just got one of the standard models.

A VERY good bike for the price. 1x system, easy to maintain, solid build, and they look good too (also available as rigid fork & suspension fork models...see links below)

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/hybrid-bike-riverside-120-grey-2021/_/R-p-300806?mc=8405304&c=GREY

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/hybrid-bike-riverside-700-grey-sea/_/R-p-341646?mc=8751944

Am I missing something but apparently the 900 is on offer at the moment and is cheaper than the 700 you've listed. All sizes available if colour isn't an issue.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/hybrid-bike-riverside-900/_/R-p-300794?mc=8577823&c=GREY

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

Am I missing something but apparently the 900 is on offer at the moment and is cheaper than the 700 you've listed. All sizes available if colour isn't an issue.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/hybrid-bike-riverside-900/_/R-p-300794?mc=8577823&c=GREY

Yeah, you're right - I just picked out the 700 to show what they're like with & without suspension rather than a specific model. My mate has the 900 and its a great looking bike.

 

[Marty McFly]

I think I'm almost sold on the 900 - and I don't even need another bike!

 

[Stat Brother]

I think I'm almost sold on the 900 - and I don't even need another bike!

Your kind aren't welcome around these parts.

 

[Marty McFly]

Your kind aren't welcome around these parts.

TBF I felt dirty writing that.

I think the Mrs and I both need gravel bikes. She just needs convincing.

 

[Motogull]

Sorry but don't want or need racer style drop handlebars

That's cool. I would have felt guilty not mentioning it.

 

[Madafwo]

Your kind aren't welcome around these parts.

If he'd said that he didn't want another bike, then they'd be trouble. None of us really need more bikes. Or am I just not trying hard enough?

 

[Marty McFly]

If he'd said that he didn't want another bike, then they'd be trouble. None of us really need more bikes. Or am I just not trying hard enough?

The list of wanted bikes is definitely a long one!

 

[Icy Gull]

I haven't posted on this thread before but I have just seen this

How very sad

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/ukne...sedgntp&cvid=b64c41ea2a9a4294bfd424613a9f39f7

 

[Motogull]

I haven't posted on this thread before but I have just seen this

How very sad

Terrible for both of them. I hope she can get over that trauma soon, but a tough battle ahead for her.

 

[Billy in Bristol]

Input please cycling geeks I am trying to put together a handicap bonus system for my latest Beat the Medallist cycling days, where as part of your afternoon with a GB Cycling Gold Medallist the plan is the more money you raise for your chosen good cause you get time off bonuses. I attach the latest times the last three GB Cyclists posted at Lee Valley Velo Park and looking at what time bonus we should give for every £100 raised...? And of course whether age of the riders should come into it?









Many thanks.

 

[Motogull]

I've got yet another 'gentleman's condition' to keep me off the bike. This time, its a suspected UTI. I've never had one before. Holy shit. Or maybe I should say, hell's piss.

 

[Motogull]

Holy fukken shitballs. Vlooters has just murdered the field there. What a girl.

A great Worlds so far overall. Zoe B our next superstar?

 

[Billy in Bristol]

More visuals from our last day...to illustrate the gap. See the time from the Team GB Athlete on the top. Again simple question is what bonuses should we give for every £100 raised through the donation pages set up and the proceeds of the event auction page? Making realistic but still an incentive to fundraise for chosen good causes.

Input please cycling geeks I am trying to put together a handicap bonus system for my latest Beat the Medallist cycling days, where as part of your afternoon with a GB Cycling Gold Medallist the plan is the more money you raise for your chosen good cause you get time off bonuses. I attach the latest times the last three GB Cyclists posted at Lee Valley Velo Park and looking at what time bonus we should give for every £100 raised...? And of course whether age of the riders should come into it?

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Many thanks.