Cycling for Noobs

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SsH Oct 2021 9:56am, 13 Oct 2021 3,606 posts	SsH Thanks Dibble, I had a feeling that might be the case - either that or one cheap enough would be a bit naff. Right, best start saving!
AndyS Oct 2021 1:12pm, 13 Oct 2021 534 posts	AndyS The only problem I foresee with Fetch bar tape is that I'm going to have to buy a bike that has taped bars, aren't I? Ah well, they do say the correct number of bikes is N+1.
MudMeanderer Oct 2021 2:45pm, 13 Oct 2021 2,159 posts	MudMeanderer SsH, both my parents have converted their bikes with E kits over the last year, and they were pretty easy and effective. It slightly dependent upon how much you like your existing bike. A conversion is a lot cheaper than most new ebikes, and whilst probably not as perfectly integrated, can still be very good if there are lots you like of your existing bike. However if you don't really like your current one, converting it probably won't change that.
fetcheveryone Oct 2021 10:33am, 25 Oct 2021 26,644 posts	fetcheveryone I've realised that whilst we have a 'for noobs' thread, we don't have a general thread for the not-noobs. What do people think about changing the name of this thread, vs creating a second thread:
MudMeanderer Oct 2021 11:11am, 25 Oct 2021 2,161 posts	MudMeanderer There is I believe a 'how was your cycle today' thread. Would it make sense to change that to the general cycling thread, and leave this one for beginner questions?
K5 Gus Oct 2021 11:41am, 25 Oct 2021 4,728 posts	K5 Gus There's the "Bike Thread" which I thought was for general bike/cycling stuff fetcheveryone.com/forum/bike-thread-4600/ And also a specific mountain biking one called " Fat tyre thread" which would be hard to guess and search for if you were a newbie to mountain biking
MazzyH Oct 2021 11:42am, 25 Oct 2021 11,468 posts	MazzyH Thread 1 - Cycling - no such thing as a stupid question, all rookies welcome. Thread 2 - Cycling, more experienced, competitive, more lycra etc
MazzyH Oct 2021 11:46am, 25 Oct 2021 11,469 posts	MazzyH Thread 3 - mountain biking / fat tyre It's true Gus, sometimes we can be a bit cryptic and in joke, (dare i say cliquey, no) which must prove hard for anyone searching for something in particular.....
MsG Oct 2021 11:55am, 25 Oct 2021 1,942 posts	MsG There's also a zwifting* thread for the discerning indoor cyclist. *Other platforms are available.
Autumnleaves Oct 2021 3:25pm, 25 Oct 2021 17,274 posts	Autumnleaves I think the appeal of this one for people like me is 'no question is too stupid'?