John Byrns wrote:
What sort of bicycle should I purchase? That is one of my
three resolutions.
How about a "double pylon" made by
http://www.alexmoulton.co.uk/
I notice it's remarkably like a Vincent motorcycle, without
the engine, which was the best bit, unfortunately.
From experience with motorcycles, and assuming you are quite
old, I suggest that it is most important that you don't have
too much weight on your arms at cruising speed, but not so
little that the front wheel washes out on fast corners. You
shouldn't be hunched up too much and you should be able to
fully stretch your legs. And you should be able to put at
least one foot flat on the floor without tottering. If you
don't get these things right you may end up in serious pain.
Apart from consideration of ergonomics, everything else
depends on terrain, speed and baggage-handling capability.
Perhaps you might observe what other cyclists use in your
area. Bicycle couriers were happy to advise me and seemed to
know what they were on about, although they have a bias
towards urban freestyling.
There are no cyclists in my area in spite of all the cycle
lanes. Hilly towns are no fun because you have to struggle
up slopes with lungs full of car exhaust.
Ian