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I live on edge of the Peaks.
I would like a bike that I can ride from my house on roads, canal tow paths and bridleways into Peaks.. then ride a bit more of the rough stuff in the Peaks and then come back.
Is that a cross or gravel type bike?
Any recommendations?
Needs to be on a tight budget because I'll still be riding my other bike for proper MTB duties and not going to spend loads on a bike that'll not see alot of use.
Any help appreciated.
Edit; Purpose is for munching miles and fitness. Won't be seeking out particularly technical terrain on it.
Cheers..
and your budget is?Needs to be on a tight budget
what bikes have you got already?
depends on how much of the rough stuff you want to cover. Immdiate suggestion would be a 29er HT with skinnyish tyres.
I already ride a hardtail - since the bike would get used once every couple of weeks I know I'll not want to keep changing tyres.
Budget? Second hand under £500?
then maybe you already have the most suitable bike? spend your money on a nice MTBing holiday?
Something with laser beams.
I have a feeling this isn't going to go as I planned. 😀
I would agree, just use the hardtail. It will do all of the above.
I would agree, just use the hardtail
Does it have laser beams?
let's face it Op, you've got an N+1 itch and you've come on here looking for justification for spending some dosh on a new bike. Well then of course you need a new bike defo. Why not do as I do and spend a month researching and prevaricating and then in the end not bother.... 🙂
Get [url= http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RAPIDE-RL3-DISC-BIKE-BRAND-NEW-/142275297074?hash=item212044bf32:g:GOYAAOSwt5hYciF3 ]this one[/url] and put some knobbly tyres on it.
I have the RL2 as a result of an insurance replacement, and can't believe how much I like it.
Buy a nice set os second wheels and tires.
2nd set of wheels would be your best bet I reckon. or maybe a second hand adventure bike
Fatbike! 😉 Comfy on the towpath sections and it'll keep you fit on the road sections 😆