fanny paddery Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Given your height, you could wait forever before picking up a second-hand bike that fits you perfectly. My advice would be to set a realistic budget and do some online research. Modern aluminium frames are extremely strong, so that shouldn't be an issue even if you're a big guy. You should be able to pick up a decent bike from 2011 or even 2010 ranges with significant discounts given that you'll be looking for a XL frame, and these won't sell as quickly as standard bikes. Check the likes of Evans, Chainreaction, Cycles and Wiggle (they have massive stock), but don't forget the other, smaller outlets. It's also worth dropping into a high street bike shop so you can suss out the size you need. Avoid BSOs (bike-shaped objects) from Argos etc., as they are a false economy. You should be able to get something pretty decent for around £300 - £350 (perhaps discounted from the original price by up to 40%, so it would have decent kit). Good luck, and let us know how you get on. Thanks for the advice. I actually managed to pick up a circa 1989 Rayleigh Equipe. It has a 60cm frame which with the seat up is just about right. It had just been serviced and the frame was in good shape. £90 from gumtree 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckles Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Thanks for the advice. I actually managed to pick up a circa 1989 Rayleigh Equipe. It has a 60cm frame which with the seat up is just about right. It had just been serviced and the frame was in good shape. £90 from gumtree Good stuff mate, happy cycling ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fueradejuego Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 My mate and I are cycling around Arran on Sunday 15th. It's the longest cycle we will have done - think it's 5 miles longer than Edinburgh to Glasgow? Anyway, any pointers etc what to do, what not to do, places to stop for food etc. All advice greatly received 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 My mate and I are cycling around Arran on Sunday 15th. It's the longest cycle we will have done - think it's 5 miles longer than Edinburgh to Glasgow? Anyway, any pointers etc what to do, what not to do, places to stop for food etc. All advice greatly received Only stop if you have a cafe etc to go inside to eat, 'cause if the damp humid weather continues, you'll get eaten alive by midges if you stop outside 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Tearoom at Machrie is a must, fueradefuego. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Do you all keep the reflectors on your bike I've been toying with the idea of ditching the front one 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 My mate and I are cycling around Arran on Sunday 15th. It's the longest cycle we will have done - think it's 5 miles longer than Edinburgh to Glasgow? Anyway, any pointers etc what to do, what not to do, places to stop for food etc. All advice greatly received Coffee Pot in Whiting Bay does the best bacon rolls in Scotland. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 For the first time since joining,managed to finish in a points scoring position in bike club APR last night in 5th place Averaged 23.9 mph for the 24 mile circuit Well chuffed 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Well done. Due in no small part to your p&b training partners and armchair supporters of course 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printer Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I've entered the "pedal for Scotland" Glasgow to Edinburgh charity ride in September (the 50 mile one) to get more into cycling and get fitter. Really just started using a road bike this year. Got the train into Glasgow and cycled the route back to Falkirk via Avonbridge. 36 miles in total and completely f*cked at the end. Made even trickier as one of the screws came off my cleats and I couldn't get my shoe off the pedal clip without taking it off. Made stopping at junctions tricky! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Sick of the wet weather now, Any advice or links to a decent priced turbo trainer 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Sick of the wet weather now, Any advice or links to a decent priced turbo trainer Dont be such a fucking wimp ..............man up FFS 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) Dont be such a fucking wimp ..............man up FFS Haha I still cycle daily to and from work. The weather hasn't stopped me And I just bought myself overshoes to help me lol Edited July 9, 2012 by paisleysaints 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Trawling through some cycling websites and found this Monkeyblair.you know you have to get one!!! .http://scudopro.com/zcart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=119 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipples Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Does anyone else use Strava? I'm finding it far too addictive just now - pretty sure some of the times must have been done on a motor bike though! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooper Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Does anyone else use Strava? I'm finding it far too addictive just now - pretty sure some of the times must have been done on a motor bike though! Is this the new codename for EPO? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footiechick Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 nice wee 19 mile round trip to Culross and back yesterday. Stayed dry but the headwind on the way back was brutal! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Left my bike at Drumgelloch Railway station, came back to find the tyres let down, el-cheapo pannier bag taken, lights stripped off the bike and they had buckled the back wheel. So much for CCTV being a deterrent. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiG Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Do you all keep the reflectors on your bike I've been toying with the idea of ditching the front one http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_069837 Check out Rule 60. Looks like the front one is expendable. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endieinreekie Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Cycled to work today for the first time since moving house. Kirknewton to Ratho and then along the canal path to Sighthill Industrial estate, not sure how far it was but took about 40 mins (looking to cut this down to under 30 minutes). It was a nice ride along the canal, very peaceful, not looking forward to the return trip which is mostly uphill from the canal to Kirknewton. Good to get back on the saddle again and hopefully can do it at least twice a week (need to drop wean off at nursery the other 3 days). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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