Bike buying guide: Frame sizes, saddles, accessories and more
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Bike buying guide: Frame sizes, saddles, accessories and more

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Take a look at Ribble’s excellent CGR AL – it looks more like a traditional racing bike and will spin along faster than many hybrids. Take a look at Continental’s gatorskins if you want great protection from flats – these super-tough tyres have protective layers built into their construction to stop road debris making a hole in your innertubes. If you leave your bike at work or outside at home, think about buying a heavy chain and lock that you can leave in place and don’t have to lug around. Where to buy It’s great to support your local bike shop, but online stores offer the widest range of bikes and cycling-related kit.

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