The Pianoman 1,535 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 I have now been in to Mick Brown at Hilltop Eastwood for some advice and he has suggested that the best bike for me would be a hybrid. I see where he is coming from now that I have looked more closely at them. As it is a bit hilly around here he has said that I will really need the 18 gears. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted November 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Hybrid would be the better choice, glad you got advice from an independent shop, pop down to Decathlon and see what they have on offer,their bikes are called "Btwin" Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,134 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 I’ve just got back from Decathlon. I’ve been trying out their excercise bikes. I want to keep fit but don’t fancy riding my bike round the lanes at his time of the year. They were very helpful. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,417 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Oh keeping fit for me is dead easy. I get all my excercise by osmosis after reading Plantfits bike rides! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted November 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Get yer bike out Brew,there's some cracking hills to climb in Derbyshire Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 17 hours ago, plantfit said: Hybrid would be the better choice, glad you got advice from an independent shop, pop down to Decathlon and see what they have on offer,their bikes are called "Btwin" Rog Just been in Decathlon to have a look at their bikes. Can't say that I was impressed. Nobody to talk to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,134 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Sorry to hear that. I was looked after as soon as I entered. Probably felt sorry for me. Poor old bugger they thought! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,872 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Malcolm, take one for a trial ride in the car park, they'll soon talk to you. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted November 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 You can have a ride on one in the store Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,134 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 I’ve just finished building my excercise bike delivered from Argos this morning. That’s all the excercise I shall need for today. Might try taking it apart tomorrow. Got to start these things gradually! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 58 minutes ago, plantfit said: You can have a ride on one in the store Rog I'll go in again. All the hybrids in there are minus mudguards. That I am not havin'! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted November 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Last time I was in there at the side of the rows of cycle was a strip of carpet you could ride the bikes on, mudguards don't always come as standard but you might be able to strike a deal,you never know, good luck in finding a bike that suits you Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 This is Decathlon Giltbrook that I am going in. I don't know where there are others . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted November 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Thats the one I'm talking about, Giltbrook near to Ikea Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Great. I just walk across when I have finished at Wilko in the morning. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,872 Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 You can get a pair of mudguards in pound land. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted November 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 Bloody heck,them on the front of the trike were £126! Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oldphil 331 Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 22 hours ago, plantfit said: Get yer bike out Brew,there's some cracking hills to climb in Derbyshire Rog Too right! My favourite is Middleton Top to Parsley Hay - meets up with the Tissington trail. Nice view (if weather allows) decent coffee and pies, and a well stocked bike shop. Going to Redmile today. Hopefully a bit calmer than yesterday - did Attenborough and a bit of route 6. Meant to get to Sawley, but the open stretch along the river was a real gale, bits of dead branches flying everywhere. Discretion became the better part of valour, and we beat a retreat to the new café at Beeston Lock. That is an impressive place - even better next year when the garden is finished. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 Been into Decathlon and grabbed someone for help this time. I had a ride around the shop on this: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/riverside-500-hybrid-bike-dark-grey-id_8379020.html I haven't ridden a bike for at least 40 years but I have to say I was impressed. It took a while to get control of it at first as it took off at a rate of knots that I wouldn't have expected. It was a comfortable ride and I have to say I took to it straight away. I am now going to find out about this 'ride to work' scheme. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 Don't forget, Malc, when you get your bike you can ride from Eastwood to the Roebuck. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 Aint cheap ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 Actually it is cheap. The last one I was looking at was £300. There are very few hybrids for sale secondhand, even fewer with ally frames. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 12 minutes ago, Chulla said: Don't forget, Malc, when you get your bike you can ride from Eastwood to the Roebuck. Might consider that after I have had a bit of practice 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,872 Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 Don't forget to get a helmet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 ....and a good bike lock, or someone may decide to take it for a joyride if you leave it parked outside the Roebuck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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