Hi all,

I'm a 32 year old guy from Paris, France. I've mostly hated bicycles for the biggest part of my life, mainly because riding it in Paris or cities around is something I find to be dangerous as those cities weren't designed for it, ie no bike lanes etc...

A few month ago I rode for a day in Sevilla and had quite a revelation: when biking is safe and has been "thought" in its whole experience, I love it! And it turns out I now live a bit further away from Paris, in suburbs with bike lanes and bike paths all over the place, so I'm starting to have some fun.

I don't know much about bicycles, just bought a city bike at Decathlon to go shopping with it, and am now looking to buy a bit more "fitness oriented" bike to double the fun.

I've learnt a lot reading here so far, so thank you all!
Cheers

Welcome to Bike Forums. Glad you joined us. What bike did you get? Got pictures?

Welcome to BF Stitch, many happy cycling miles to ya

Welcome!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks guys, and you're gonna help me practicing my English which is never a bad thing for a Frenchie :-D

RonH, I've yet to decide on my main bike yet. I bought as a second bike an Elops 300 city bike from Decathlon as it is cheap, easy to ride, and girlfriend approved: this is the bike she likes to use when we do small bike trips together. Also I'm not afraid to lock it in front of the supermarket while I buy my groceries, which I may not want to do with a more expensive bike.

I'm seriously looking at the Giant Escape for the main bike, mainly for its versatility, lightweight for its price, and for being in my mind a good balance between a real road bike and a casual city bike.