I've lost my bike. Its a long story but that's not the point of this post. Suffice it to say it wasn't 'stolen' in the sense that most people would think and that I don't now imagine the streets of London are filled with bike thieves. I am not naive enough to think they're the safest places on Earth either but one must be sensible and realistic about these things.
The last time I bought a bike was about 10 years ago. I got my first pay check and thought I'd treat myself to a nice, new bike. I didn't, and still don't, know much about bikes and the people at the shop were very helpful. This time round I thought a bit of research is not out of place- if one owns a bike then one should know a bit about bikes, no? There are a number of websites that offer advice but I found this one particularly useful.
The reason I wanted a bike was that I am enthused by the new Barclays Cycle Superhighways to cycle to work more frequently. It makes health and financial sense to buy a bike as my employer participates in the Cycle to Work scheme.
I now know what kind of bike would best suit my needs, know my route, and know which shops I can get my bike from. Off bike shopping then!
The last time I bought a bike was about 10 years ago. I got my first pay check and thought I'd treat myself to a nice, new bike. I didn't, and still don't, know much about bikes and the people at the shop were very helpful. This time round I thought a bit of research is not out of place- if one owns a bike then one should know a bit about bikes, no? There are a number of websites that offer advice but I found this one particularly useful.
The reason I wanted a bike was that I am enthused by the new Barclays Cycle Superhighways to cycle to work more frequently. It makes health and financial sense to buy a bike as my employer participates in the Cycle to Work scheme.
I now know what kind of bike would best suit my needs, know my route, and know which shops I can get my bike from. Off bike shopping then!
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