How much should I spend on a New bike?

Question

I want to get a new Bike for riding to places quickly, perhaps up to 20 miles on country roads!! how much money should I spend??....and recommendations for bike makes and type??

Answer 1

As much as you can, a bike is aninvestment, i would only buy a road bike if it is over $1000, you will not regret it on those extra long rides, i would recommend Trek or Cannondale, particularly something in carbon

Answer 2

1 billion dollars.

Answer 3

Don't get a mountain bike if you are doing many roads cycling as the drag caused by the knobbly tyres on tarmac will slow you down. A racing bike will probably be a bit uncomfortable as they have very little shock absorption. Go for a hybrid as they have thin tyres to reduce drag but are reasonably comfortable. About £150 will get you a decent one!!

Answer 4

£100 to £150 if you like it

Answer 5

I would suggest you look for a commuter bike,

Price will be about $350-$450 for a good quality bike, stay away from the mart store bikes. After 20 miles on a low quality bike, you will hate your bicycle.

Also look in to getting a good pair of riding shorts. That chamois can make or break a rider.

Something Like this style

http://www.marinbikes.com/2008/us/bikes/...

Answer 6

If you are going to use the bike for pure road use , then i suggest a road bike . if road and off road then a mountain bike - you can alternate between knoberly tyres for off road and slicks for road . There are are also hybrid bikes that are very popular (cross between road/mountain bike) which are popular. As for price , you can pay anything from £300 upwards .... my only tip is 'buy cheap , buy twice' . try and push your budget to a bike with decent kit on it. i.e middle range shimano . good makes price and build : try Bianchi , cannondale .

Another way , is to buy second hand . try Cycling Weekly which comes out each thursday. You can pick up excellent bikes originally costing £1000 for £300-£400 pounds .

Answer 7

For road work, £350 will get you a cracking bike.  If you are a seriouse roadie, at least £500 before you can get a decent road machine.

However, I would look at the following:

Claude Butler

Trek

Specialized

Giant

Scott

Dawes

As well as road bikes, I would also consider a comfort bike or a hybrid machine, perhaps with some rear panier mounts for carrying clothes, lunch etc. to work.

On the lower end of the market, Raleigh do some reasonable simple, road bikes.  Worth considering if you are on a budget.  However, for doing the miles, you need to consider the lifespan of the parts and the reliability factor. (So buy a bike with branded parts like SRAM or Shimano).  I would look at about £300 minimum spend.

Luck

Answer 8

how old are you and do you want a mtb or a street bike

Answer 9

about £100 mountain bike

Answer 10

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Model...

Answer 11

As much as you can afford, the more expensive the bike the better, well in most cases anyway.

Answer 12

The type of bike you want to buy should be dictated by the type of riding you intend to do and how fast you want to go.  So the first question to answer is what type of surface are the country roads?  Are they dirt/gravel, paved, or a combination?

For riding on dirt and gravel you want wider, lower pressure, knobbie tires.  For riding on pavement you want narrower, high pressure tires.

Clearly you are interested in going fast.  Sustaining a 20mph pace is quite ambitious on paved roads.  It is pretty near impossible on dirt and gravel roads.

In any case, if the roads you are riding are all paved, I'd recommend a road bike.  Speed is all about aerodynamics.  There is nothing that enhances speed more than riding in an efficient aerodynamic posture on the dropped handlebars of a road bike.

If you are riding a combination of paved roads along with some dirt and gravel roads, you ought to consider a cyclocross bike.  A cyclocross bike is built like a road bike but has clearance for wider tires than a road bike.  You can either mount regular road or knobbie tires on your wheels.

If all of your riding is on dirt and gravel roads you may want to consider a mountain bike.  A mountain bike is built for trail riding and will provide the most comfortable ride.  Given the rugged construction and suspension of a mountain bike, it will be heavier and slower than a cyclocross bike.

Personally, I'd not recommend a hybrid.  I think hybrids are great for recreational riders, but from what you've written, you want to go fast.  Therefore, you need a go fast bike and the upright stance of a hybrid or mountain bike will limit your top speed.

Insofar as you want to go fast, you need a light weight machine.  Fundamentally, the lighter your bike, the faster you can move it.  This is especially true when climbing hills.  With regard to speed, there are three issues to consider: weight, strength, and cost.  Choose two.  You can't have low weight, great strength and low cost.  Thus, the amount you pay for a bike is really going to be a factor of how light and robust you want it to be.

Remember, though, if you have some weight you can lose, it is a lot less expensive to shave pounds off your body than grams off your bike.

This said, I encourage you to go to your local bike shop and discuss your needs and budget with them.  I hope this helps clarify your options.