Re: Help - Advice please

John Curry <jcurry175421@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>OK, did the theory, CBT and passed DAS. I want a bike to have
>fun on dry weekends and commute to work (20 - 40 miles each way
>depending on site) in the summer.
>
>I've had a look through all the magazines. I've decided I liked
>the look of a few. So - today I went to the bike show. I sat on
>a few bikes. I sat on LOADS of bikes.
>
>Should I get the "gear" first? Will dealers lend me the gear to
>test the bike (would be a bit of a pain if I got gear that
>completely clashed with the colour of the bike I eventually
>bought).
>
>I've checked insurance. I'm an old git and can afford FC
>although obviously some bikes in that list are going to cost me
>double the others.

Erm ... you haven't just been for a "walk" in the park, have you?
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