Widnes Two Hats Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 I'm thinking of doing some cycling if the lockdown continues but not had a bike since my Raleigh Chopper. What size frame so I want, I'm 6'1 no idea what I should be buying. Dont want anything too expensive as I'll probably thrown it away after lockdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfessorWoland Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Just now, Widnes Two Hats said: I'm thinking of doing some cycling if the lockdown continues but not had a bike since my Raleigh Chopper. What size frame so I want, I'm 6'1 no idea what I should be buying. Dont want anything too expensive as I'll probably thrown it away after lockdown Depends on the bike but this could help: https://www.evanscycles.com/help/bike-sizing I went for a hybrid which for you would be X Large 21-22" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widnes Two Hats Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 9 minutes ago, ProfessorWoland said: Depends on the bike but this could help: https://www.evanscycles.com/help/bike-sizing I went for a hybrid which for you would be X Large 21-22" Cheers Prof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 It doesn’t help that some bikes come in sizes S,M,L, XL, and others are measured by frame size. At 6ft 1 i reckon you’d be fine with a Large or a 19” - 20” frame. Remember that you can raise/lower the seatpost & handlebar stem for fine tuning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 big ride for me tomorrow somewhere stepping up from the usual 20 mile route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter only1swanny Posted May 9, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted May 9, 2020 5 hours ago, Widnes Two Hats said: I'm thinking of doing some cycling if the lockdown continues but not had a bike since my Raleigh Chopper. What size frame so I want, I'm 6'1 no idea what I should be buying. Dont want anything too expensive as I'll probably thrown it away after lockdown xl or 20/22 inch frame.. road bike 58-60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, L/H White said: big ride for me tomorrow somewhere stepping up from the usual 20 mile route Get out around Parbold, Rufford, Croston, Mawdesley, area it’s fantastic. worth downloading the bike map app as well. Edited May 9, 2020 by Mounts Kipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter only1swanny Posted June 18, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted June 18, 2020 are these any good? looked online and 58 will fit albeit it on the smaller size.. anything bigger is like rocking horse poop https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Canondale-synapse-Carbon-road-bike-58cm/164250680852?hash=item263e1a7e14:g:-fcAAOSwSwte60~Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 someone has stolen most of the spokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter only1swanny Posted June 18, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted June 18, 2020 Just now, Traf said: someone has stolen most of the spokes well spotted, didn't even notice that, those wheels wouldn't make it to the end of the street with me on them 😛 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter desperado Posted June 18, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted June 18, 2020 8 minutes ago, only1swanny said: are these any good? looked online and 58 will fit albeit it on the smaller size.. anything bigger is like rocking horse poop https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Canondale-synapse-Carbon-road-bike-58cm/164250680852?hash=item263e1a7e14:g:-fcAAOSwSwte60~Q That looks a very good bike at a decent price. Local too for pick up. My race bike is a Canondale, I did Ironman on it last year. Canondale traditionally do Great bikes. And the one listed seems like it’s been looked after well. I love mine - it gets more love and attention than my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted June 19, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted June 19, 2020 Uni Bol have ordered 1000 bikes for their students to get around. Perhaps a wander down some central back streets and the croal in a few months will yield the opportunity of a free bicycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 27 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Uni Bol have ordered 1000 bikes for their students to get around. Perhaps a wander down some central back streets and the croal in a few months will yield the opportunity of a free bicycle. Nice order for some company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Steejay Posted June 19, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted June 19, 2020 26 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Uni Bol have ordered 1000 bikes for their students to get around. Perhaps a wander down some central back streets and the croal in a few months will yield the opportunity of a free bicycle. I know, I thought exactly the same. People who make these decisions aren't spending their own money though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter only1swanny Posted June 19, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted June 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Steejay said: I know, I thought exactly the same. People who make these decisions aren't spending their own money though. I'm a uni bol student.. not heard about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert_monkey Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 On 09/05/2020 at 12:26, Burndens Bogs said: It doesn’t help that some bikes come in sizes S,M,L, XL, and others are measured by frame size. At 6ft 1 i reckon you’d be fine with a Large or a 19” - 20” frame. Remember that you can raise/lower the seatpost & handlebar stem for fine tuning. You can't safely raise the stem, you can buy new ones that are raised and you could also replace the handle bars. Makes a massive difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deane koontz Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Every time i see this thread the song starts 🤬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter superjohnmcginlay Posted June 20, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted June 20, 2020 So reading through this thread and being a total newbie to it all, look at around 800 for a good starter and not from Halfords try to go through a small independent retailer? we signed up to the cycle2work scheme so might take advantage of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deane koontz Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, superjohnmcginlay said: So reading through this thread and being a total newbie to it all, look at around 800 for a good starter and not from Halfords try to go through a small independent retailer? we signed up to the cycle2work scheme so might take advantage of it? I got mine from Decathlon 3 years ago and it's been great. I use it a lot too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted June 20, 2020 Moderators Share Posted June 20, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, superjohnmcginlay said: So reading through this thread and being a total newbie to it all, look at around 800 for a good starter and not from Halfords try to go through a small independent retailer? we signed up to the cycle2work scheme so might take advantage of it? Id nip into bury to leisure lakes if i was you But check if theyre open They range from low end proper bikes, to 10k stuff And they do c2w And its not too far from you....near iceland on rochdale road Edited June 20, 2020 by Casino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter superjohnmcginlay Posted June 20, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted June 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, Casino said: Id nip into bury to leisure lakes if i was you But check if theyre open They range from low end proper bikes, to 10k stuff And they do c2w And its not too far from you....near iceland on rochdale road Will have a nosey. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 19 minutes ago, Casino said: Id nip into bury to leisure lakes if i was you But check if theyre open They range from low end proper bikes, to 10k stuff And they do c2w And its not too far from you....near iceland on rochdale road Good shout. Great shop that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert_monkey Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 I bought a mega bike from Leisure Lakes, a Kona Roast should have been £800 got it for £600 as it was ex display, it was put together beautifully. Then some cunt stole it. I highly recommend leisure lakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 It’s always worth asking if they’ve got any models from last year. Every mountain bike I’ve bought has been the previous years model. Once saved £500 on a Marin that had been minimally upgraded. Current Trek Mamba was a £200 saving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter only1swanny Posted June 20, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted June 20, 2020 Most shops have very little left.. Second had bikes are selling for not much less than new ones are in the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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