Re: which bike??

SARAH FOURACRE wrote:

> Hi, I was hoping if anybody could offer any advice and/or constructive
> criticism. I am looking to get a newbike.
> I have not rode for some time and I am looking for a cheap bike, up to
> £2k. I dont mind an older bike, just want something reliable. Insurance is
> not an issue either. I was thinking of an early GSXR or FZR 1000 EXUP.
>

Define some time.

> I am a little on the "large side", 6 foot 1 and rather too heavy as well,
> I'm afraid, I am reasonably fit and agile, just got a badly smashed up
> wrist and collar from years ago.
>

Ooh, knackered wrist. That'll be "ensure you take an extended test ride
including town and fast A road work"

> I will use it for work, about 5 miles each way, come rain or shine, and
> for the odd weekend ride for fun.
>

Don't you think a litre sprotbike is just a tad too much for commuting all
of 5 miles on?

> Which of the 2 is best, or can you think of something better?
>
> thanks for your advice in advance...
> Alan
> PS any good bike dealers in the midlands?

I would seriously reconsider the sprot bike option for such a small
commute, especially if you have a knackered wrist.

Something like a Bandit/Hornet/Z1000/Fazer with their more upright stance
may be better for you, and they still provide hours of fun come the weekend.

Tyres are cheaper, maintenance costs lower ( largely due to losing an hour
or two of the labour element. ), insurance is lower, and your wrist will
not be subject to as much weight.

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S	Re: which bike?? SARAH FOURACRE wrote: > Hi, I was hoping if anybody could offer any advice and/or constructive > criticism. I am looking to get a newbike. > I have not rode for some time and I am looking for a cheap bike, up to > £2k. I dont mind an older bike, just want something reliable. Insurance is > not an issue either. I was thinking of an early GSXR or FZR 1000 EXUP. > Define some time. > I am a little on the "large side", 6 foot 1 and rather too heavy as well, > I'm afraid, I am reasonably fit and agile, just got a badly smashed up > wrist and collar from years ago. > Ooh, knackered wrist. That'll be "ensure you take an extended test ride including town and fast A road work" > I will use it for work, about 5 miles each way, come rain or shine, and > for the odd weekend ride for fun. > Don't you think a litre sprotbike is just a tad too much for commuting all of 5 miles on? > Which of the 2 is best, or can you think of something better? > > thanks for your advice in advance... > Alan > PS any good bike dealers in the midlands? I would seriously reconsider the sprot bike option for such a small commute, especially if you have a knackered wrist. Something like a Bandit/Hornet/Z1000/Fazer with their more upright stance may be better for you, and they still provide hours of fun come the weekend. Tyres are cheaper, maintenance costs lower ( largely due to losing an hour or two of the labour element. ), insurance is lower, and your wrist will not be subject to as much weight.