You are reading a single comment by @Introvert and its replies.
Click here to read the full conversation.
London Fixed Gear and Single-Speed is a community of predominantly fixed gear and single-speed cyclists in and around London, UK.
This site is supported almost exclusively by donations. Please consider donating a small amount regularly.
@Introvert
Greetings (Yep, this is a long one..),
I'm currently new to this forum and I'm in need of a way to budget my money as a student in University. I find myself contemplating whether I should get a bike or not as a way to cut cost on my monthly spendings.
I guess I made up my mind and made this thread to proceed with what I think is best for me. To be honest, I recently found out that I'm someone who has diabetes. This is also another reason why I wanted to get one, as a form of cardio in which my GP insisted.
I have been lurking LFGSS because it was recommended by google. I was searching for second hand bikes and this site was the most appealing one.
I prefer fixed gear (including brakes) or single speed, I don't mind. I'm a total newbie so please if you're going to say a part or anything, it would be great if you kindly put a definition of what it is, etc.
Height - 5'7 (171cm) - I hope you could recommend me something that'll fit me..
Weight - 93kg (205lbs) - I hope a little rough road won't break the frame as it bounces with my weight..
I also did an experiment of riding a barclays bicycle to University. It took me about 45 minutes but it was very uncomfortable. I feel like I could do better with pedaling my actual weight, or with the force of my weight in each pedal (reason why I am planning to try and buy a fixed gear one).
If there are other informations needed, please let me know..
Also, as I stated that I'm a total newbie, I'd like a reasonable price for the bike you're about to offer. I don't have an actual estimation on the cost but if anyone would like to help me decide whether I should take it or not, please do.
Kind Regards,
Introvert.