Cycling
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Zoophonic
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Sounds like you want to look at a hybrid bike rather than a road bike then. This article will be a good guide for what is out there. Plenty of choice.
www.bikeradar.com
Heres some great strava routes measured around the area for you
www.komoot.com
Cheap hybrid bikes: 5 practical picks that won't break the bank
Affordable hybrid bikes for relaxed commuting or leisurely rides
www.bikeradar.com
Heres some great strava routes measured around the area for you
Top 20 Bike Rides and Cycling Routes around Middlesbrough | Komoot
Looking for the best cycling routes around Middlesbrough? On this page, we bring you the top 20 bike rides around Middlesbrough so you can just get out and go. All you’ve got to do is choose your route!
r00fie1
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Sustrans are the custodians of the National Cycle Network, which you may find useful.
The National Cycle Network
The National Cycle Network is a UK-wide network of signed paths and routes for walking, cycling, wheeling and exploring outdoors. Find out more about the Network.
www.sustrans.org.uk
pierrequiroule
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There's no point spending much money if there's a chance you'll find cycling is not for you. Like Zoophonic I'd suggest a hybrid, but a very simple style. Go for a single chainwheel - cheap triple and doubles may give the impression of offering you more choice in gears but only add complexity and a LOT of weight. The same for gears. I'm a advocate of hub gears but they don't come in your price range, so a simple derailleur setup will do. Something simple like this Marin from Cycle Heaven in York will do the job. I'd prefer rim brakes as they're easier to adjust but getting harder to find. Nice fat (40mm) tyres for all surfaces. Only 7 gears you might say, but the range is what matters (38x34 in this case) will get you up most hills and you won't be concerned at your level by the larger gear intervals. Just get out in the fresh air, take it nice and slow and if you find yourself enjoying it you can stretch your mileage. If you're loving it after a few months you can start thinking of moving on to whatever type of bikes suits the terrain you're using most. Best of luck.
PS I'd add mudguards, but it would still be well within your budget.
PS I'd add mudguards, but it would still be well within your budget.
Bicycles from Cycle Heaven of York, North Yorkshire
Folding, Touring, Mountain, Road, City, Town, Kids and Hybrid Cycles from Cycle Heaven of York, North Yorkshire
www.cycle-heaven.co.uk
MolteniArcore
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Great advice
All I can add is just check bike weights when comparing models - you won't get something lightweight in your budget but buy the lightest you can within reason. A local bike shop like Cycle Heaven for example will help with this.
Andy_W
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I didn't even know this! CheersSustrans are the custodians of the National Cycle Network, which you may find useful.
pierrequiroule
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I wouldn't bet on it rupert - I knew somebody in York who had a unicycle knicked. I had a postbike that was nicked too.
grumpyoldgit
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I read somewhere that sales of "The Ordinary" have risen during lockdown as cyclists are looking for something new. I'd certainly be interested but there's a long waiting list and they're not cheap.