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Originally Posted by punky
I do have a question.
I'm looking at getting a bike (mainly for fitness but eventually getting around although the terrain isn't very bike friendly). I remember Angua said to get a road bike and not a mountain bike to reduce friction. But if I get a road bike with the smooth slick tyres, what is it like if I do go offroad? OK on grass but impossible through forests?
I've seen hybrids but they seem expensive. I should imagine most of my riding will be on road but wouldn't mind going through country side on it.
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I'd say go for a hybrid. They generally have MTB style gearing, slicker tyres than Mountainbikes, flat handlebars and no suspension. They are fine for light off-road, and faster on the road than MTBs, and don't have the drop bars that road bikes do. Not suited for downhill racing, but fine on towpaths/disused railways, light forest trails. What kind of budget do you have?
Evans do a Specialized Globe Vienna from £300 for £200. It's a nice bike. My wife has the woman's version.
http://www.evanscycles.com/categorie...s/hybrid-bikes