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deeferdonk wrote: ↑5 Jul 2024, 9:32am Decathlon and their own brand B'Twin do good value bikes and have a good repuattion. If you want something that has the flat bars of a mountain bike but faster tyres, maybe a hybrid such as this would suit you.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/hybrid-bi ... R-p-300795

Bikes sold as "gravel bikes" tend to be of a drop bar configuration similar bikes with straight bars would usually be classified as "hybrid".

You can get more bang for your buck if you shop second hand but, depends how comfortable you feel without a warrantee and whats available in your area.

Thanks to you and everyone else that replied. I think I'm going to go with your suggestion. It appears to tick all of my boxes!

Hi everyone,

This is my first post here and I am seeking some advice about getting a bike that will suit my needs. Please forgive me as my technical knowledge isn't very good at all!

In a nutshell, I used to do a fair bit of cycling (mainly on the road or footpaths etc). I am looking at getting back into cycling as a means of exercise and pleasure. I will mainly be cycling on the road but also on footpaths/dirt tracks occasionally.....

I used to ride a mountain bike with the typical thick mountain tyre but a store assistant I spoke to recommended that I use (what is apparently now known as) "gravel" tyres, so I am thinking that these might be most suitable for me..... I guess it's a toss up between gravel or road tyres.

My budget is £600, so I am wondering if anyone could recommend a suitable bike for me? Any additional tips would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks.