Caporegime
Thinking about getting a bike, get some exercise and a mean of travel for the summer. I know i shouldn't get a bike from Halfords but realistically how much do i need to spent without breaking the bank and killing myself?
I've been looking at this site for last year's models as they seem to be best value for money.
http://www.evanscycles.com/dept.jsp?dept_id=1001&subdept_id=1204
Basically i want a bike that handles well on roads, and the odd time when its on some dirt. It won't be jumping off rocks and into the forrest for fancy tricks and stuff. What do i need? Budget is £250 max really (is it enough?). And do i need disc breaks? and what about those funky suspensions? and how do i know what size frames i need? I am not particularly tall, 5'8.
I've been looking at this site for last year's models as they seem to be best value for money.
http://www.evanscycles.com/dept.jsp?dept_id=1001&subdept_id=1204
Basically i want a bike that handles well on roads, and the odd time when its on some dirt. It won't be jumping off rocks and into the forrest for fancy tricks and stuff. What do i need? Budget is £250 max really (is it enough?). And do i need disc breaks? and what about those funky suspensions? and how do i know what size frames i need? I am not particularly tall, 5'8.