Anyone know much about bikes?

[Jon the Hat]

If you do get front suspension make sure it has a lock feature - ie you can turn it off! Makes you much quicker on road.

[Guest]

I'm resurrecting this thread having just bought an adjustable stem for my bike to raise the height of my handlebars, but I'm also looking at some bar ends for longer rides and a more comfortable position.

 

Anyone got any experience of these type of ergonomic bar ends or the standard metal bar types and which are a better buy?

[Bayfox]

 

cycle to work scheme is definitely worth looking into. You get a reduction on the cost of the bike & you get a slight deduction in your National Insurance contributions. Halfords is an absolute no no - when there are so many good bike shops & websites available. I would say that the weight of the bike & the type of tyres are important.....they make the biggest difference in saving energy. As with anything though.......you get what you pay for. It may not be an option, but it's worth paying that little bit extra & getting yourself something decent that will last you a while. Cheap & cheerful may be good in the short term, but it will be ready for the scrap heap after no time. Also, a little maintenance goes a long way.I bought the above bike on the 'cycle to work ' scheme. A hybrid as I don't really use anything other than tarmac. A Marin Muirwoods 29er. It's worth over £600, but paid for it over 12 months out of my wages. With all the reductions, it ended up costing me about £230.

 

If your after a Marin, Naked Bikes on Burnmoor st. is the local official stockist. Might be worth a try, not sure what times they are open on saturdays, but i'm sure if you got in town early you could combine a chat with the guy there, Phil I think his name is, maybe paul.