S.Esposito Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Hi all, I´m Sarah from sunny Linwood. I have been cycling for a few years and would love to join the club, I regularly cycle the Lochwinnoch loop too. Though I currently own a mountain bike, would I need to buy a road bike, if so what would you recommend? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Hi there, Welcome along! No need to rush out and buy a road bike some slick tyres or your MTB will serve you well until you are sure you want to go to the expense of a new bike! Why not try out with the 30 milers, you'll be made to feel more than welcome! We have a hill-climb this Thursday just along the road at Howood, you will find details at the 'Confined events calendar' section, come along and give it a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Esposito Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Thanks Kenny I would love to come along thursday but I won´t be able to attend. I´m looking to buy a new bike anyway but this time specifically for road use, however I have no clue about which to get. Are women´s bikes worth the expense (they are expensive) or does it really make a difference by getting a unisex bike? I may qualify for the ride to work scheme, every little helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 If you qualify for CTW then that's excellent. As you say every little helps. Definitely go for a women's specific design, unfortunately I cant recommend a particular bike but any of the major manufacturers bikes will be more than adequate. Best go to a reputable bike shop, one that will set you up for fit and not take advantage of you. For good service, Evans, and particularly Dales are very good at this kind of thing, helping you choose the best bike for your personal requirements. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Esposito Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Cheers Kenny, will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted September 20, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 And of course, the club sponsor, Dooleys Cycles in Moss Street, Paisley. http://www.dooleys-cycles.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Esposito Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 My neighbour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Oops, yeah, neglectful of me not to mention Dooleys. Im sure they could help too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions duncan thomson Posted September 20, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 dooleys will give you a good deal if you are a club member (probably also prospective club members too) don't be put off by the sometimes gruff approach, they are helpful really. Cycle to work is well worth going for cheers duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Esposito Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Thanks guys, I´ll keep you posted. By the way do you all normally meet every weekend to go cycling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hello and welcome. Have a look in the Club Runs section. There will one at least of the groups going out on a weekend, all year round except for really, really bad weather....really bad weather is ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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