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Does this seem a fair price?

Approximately £62 to cover these:

• Full & Mini Bike Pump
  D Lock
  Master lock with Hasp (for garden shed)
  Multi tool
  Repair kit with mini levers

I also have these to go on the list:

• Inner Tube
  Bicycle Helmet
  Phone Mount

Which I presume is somewhere around another £50?

I need recommendations for a phone mount actually, my phone is like 6.5 inch.

I’m generally not the type of person to explore haha. But as I think I mentioned I do rlly need to do some exercise and I defo don’t fancy doing a jog and haven't got a local gym.

Let’s phrase this another way. I have no NEED for a bike. The only use is exercise.

Will I ‘magically’ find a use once I have it?

axel_knutt wrote: ↑27 Aug 2022, 1:07am You don't need to spend a lot to give it a try, especially if you buy second hand.

Unfortunately the second hand Market around here is rather sparse, mostly bikes that need work done to them, are very small frames or just generally look really rough.

And I’ve been told when buying the cheapest bike (even for a trial) Probs isn’t the best idea even once you look past build quality, as you won’t get the same gearing, tire sizes etc to a more expensive bike if that makes sense?

I’ve been told to look at and I can certainly afford to buy the Pinnacle Lithium 1 at Evan’s as that’s one of the few bikes around the £300 mark that isn't just going to drop to bits after a summer.

I would be rather disappointed if I found myself bored after a summer though, as it’s still a fair bit of money. Any ideas what the second hand Market is like if I needed to sell? Don’t see an awful lot of Lithium’s listed?

axel_knutt wrote: ↑27 Aug 2022, 1:07am Walking may seem slow, but my experience is that satisfaction with speed is dependent on effort: 3mph on foot is less frustrating than 3mph would be on a bike because it's less feasible to go faster.

I generally just don’t enjoy the type of body movements when you walk, if that makes sense. Becomes tiring rather quick, even if I have done the same route once every week or two for multiple years.

I think a fairly key thing to me is probably having a ‘goal’. I.e go to a cafe, visit a business in the industrial estate, pickup grocery’s for dinner that day etc as to be fair whilst I do use buses, they are rather inconvenient and I can easily be stood for 30 minutes. Something to make a ride useful.

I noticed you mentioned the speed point and I’m not really sure what you are getting at, as realistically you should be able to always go above walking pace, and really above running pace unless your going up a really steep hill when cycling.

I do unfortunately have the disadvantage that buses around here don’t accept bikes unless they are folding (I’ve noticed they tend to be more basic, smaller and lower weight limits) and the main 2 routes into the next town over (city centre) are rather steep and very busy. However, there is a National cycle way that takes the long way round and avoids the main city connection road.

I think what I would need is something secondary to focus on, I.e a good podcast to keep me occupied. If that makes sense? Obviously need to be aware of surroundings, but that alone I don’t think would stimulate my mind enough I don’t think, at least not long term.

Let’s put this into context. I’d probably only cycle in my local area which is 2-3 moderately sized villages and a high street as I don’t have a regular commute to be completing. Longest route around the boundary of the area is about 9 miles.

The only reason I’m considering cycling is for the health benefits, I’m not particularly healthy and I’d say my exercise is no more than an hours walking per week on average now, I have considered walking more / even running but the pace is really slow for the effort, even if you run.

My concern is I’ll quickly grow bored if I stick to the same area and it’d quickly become an expensive ornament.

TrevA wrote: ↑26 Aug 2022, 6:55pm Regarding locks. I don’t routinely take a lock with me when out on a ride. I have a small “cafe lock”, to use if I stop at a cafe, though I often don’t bother if my bike is in view at the cafe. I would only take a big beefy lock and cable if I was going to leave my bike unattended for a length of time in a higher crime area such as a city centre or a supermarket. The cafe lock I have is similar to this:

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/abus-combiflex ... lsrc=aw.ds

Only a minor deterrent and wouldn’t stop a thief with tools. My beefy lock is a Kryptonite.

I’d also be wary of carting a load of stuff around with you that you may not need, especially if just going for a shortish local ride of 20-30 miles.

Definitely wouldn’t say I’m in a high theft area, but I still want to be covered by insurance if it’s stolen. Property itself is relatively secure, cctv covering all corners and a 6 foot fence on the side I’d store the bike. Unfortunately I’m actually coming across the issue I don’t technically have an immovable object.

I use to have a metal bannister outside the door, but now it’s thick wooden planks which don’t count for most insurance policies.

Bonefishblues wrote: ↑26 Aug 2022, 3:12pm

geomannie wrote: ↑26 Aug 2022, 2:52pm I have used one of these Abus Bordo folding locks for years. They are a nice form factor & reasonably secure.

£50 at Decathlon

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/bordo-fol ... p-X8130253

Poster has used one for years is a good endorsement.

Unfortunately wouldn’t be able to claim on insurance if the bike was stolen with an unrated lock.

Eyebrox wrote: ↑26 Aug 2022, 3:19pm The Trek is dearer, has disc brakes and the Stagger model looks like it has been designed for women with a dropped top tube and perhaps smaller reach.

Or even 2022 Trek FX 1 Hybrid Bike

What I want to know is the difference in real world terms, does the trek climb better, last longer, go faster etc etc?

Here’s another bike I’d also consider ‘ Trek FX 1 Disc Stagger 2020 Hybrid’ - again no idea what the difference between this and the lithium is

geomannie wrote: ↑26 Aug 2022, 2:52pm I have used one of these Abus Bordo folding locks for years. They are a nice form factor & reasonably secure.

£50 at Decathlon

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/bordo-fol ... p-X8130253

Doesn’t appear to have a secured by design rating.

Has anyone happen to have used both of these, or the older equivalent models?

I’m told the Pinnacle is better, but I’m also concerned unlike Halfords there’s no returns policy if after use it’s unsuitable.

My only concern with the Pinnacle is there’s no right to return if after a couple days use I find it unsuitable, where as Halfords have a 14 day return policy if there’s no significant dirt.

Hi all,

I’m looking for a Silver Standard bike lock and chain that comes in under £50, ideally closer to £30 (special deals, whatever). It needs to be big enough to secure to places like say the bannisters that run alongside trolley bays at supermarkets.

There’s tons listed on Amazon, but they have mixed feedback, even the ones from well known brands.

The chain isn’t essential as I don’t think tires on a £300 bike are going to be particularly worth stealing and I can always buy a generic one for £10 at Evan Cycles.

Also alongside that, looking for a basic multi tool set I believe you can get these within the £20 price range?

Thanks for any suggestions. And please don’t eat me alive.