Originally Posted by
foldup68
it will be 20" wheels and it will be a new bike alloy frame or steel it doesnt matter for me its going to be used for a 6 month road trip around scotland and europe... france, holland, germany, and would need a good gearing set up for those dreaded hills haha! external gears. hope this helps. my budget will be £750 just for the bike.
and thanks.
Alex
What about comfort/ suspension?
Bikes with suspension is often heavy, more maintenance and cost. In my opinion nothing you need if you are not counting on seriousely bad roads.
Alu is said to be stiffer to ride, so you may want cushy tyres and maybe also sprung saddle if you buy alu.
Steel (at least better quality bikes) is said to be more "cushy" in the feel, you may want this if you like the narrow hard tyres like some do.
Do you want the seatpost with a pump innside it? May be smart on a trip like that. Steel is easyer to repair (welding) if needed. Does colour matter?