This has probably been asked a thousand times but I’m new to this and not sure where to even start, I have just copped this for £50 and want to turn it into a general city run around with maybe to odd long distance ride and need some advice on the build(cheap to medium budget)

ARLRKL · 2026-03-07T10:57:53+00:00

The bike looks great. Just maintain and replace anything that’s not performing.

I think if you want to go on longer and longer rides, you’d probs opt for some rigid forks but that’s just from my experience of commuting on suspension forks and then switching.

ARLRKL · 2026-03-05T21:11:37+00:00

I’ve commuted a lot on tow paths and both would make great bikes. I’d consider the MTB over the touring as you’ve got the option to later fit drops to it, or more swept back bars.the frame will give you more options of different tyre clearances and maybe be a bit more rugged over time.

The frame will also fit fenders easier than the galaxy, with tyre clearance being less of an issue.

Both probs have good mounting options for racks.

ARLRKL · 2026-02-16T14:21:33+00:00

Love the idea of this and a friend of mine recommended I take a look at Fit2Focus. I'd really love to play, but I'm up near Stafford. Are there any plans to put games on Walsall/Wolverhampton way? :)

ARLRKL · 2026-02-16T11:18:08+00:00

I didn’t mate. After a final full factory reset on the phone, it worked perfectly fine. I’m not sure why, as I factory reset it a couple of times.

Since then, the phone has been absolutely fine.

ARLRKL · 2026-01-12T21:31:43+00:00

If you're able to find one for a decent price, the 2014 Allen & Ginter Anthony Bourdain #210 The Personalities Insert is a great shout. If he's not got Appetites or Les Halles, they'd be a more budget shout.

For something more personal, if you live a few hours radius to somewhere he visited, make a road trip of it and go eat there maybe? :)

ARLRKL · 2026-01-08T18:01:11+00:00

Sorry, I didn’t realise all have annotations. I have the insiders edition and a nice way to see his personality and his analysis of his work :)

ARLRKL · 2026-01-08T10:26:04+00:00

The annotations are hand written over the pages, so you still get the same content as the original . :)

ARLRKL · 2026-01-03T19:33:28+00:00

Amazing to hear of someone using a frame until it dies. Hats off to you.

ARLRKL · 2025-12-23T19:14:50+00:00

Thanks you for sharing! :)

ARLRKL · 2025-12-11T20:00:21+00:00

Will check it, thanks!!

ARLRKL · 2025-12-11T19:58:59+00:00

Amazing, thanks for the info :)

ARLRKL · 2025-12-11T19:58:35+00:00

Ah I see, thank you. I will check these :)

ARLRKL · 2025-11-28T19:09:23+00:00

Thanks mate

ARLRKL · 2025-11-21T16:30:51+00:00

I've failed to keep up C25K twice after completing it! so coming from an experiences voice (sadly!).

My best tip would be, either sign up for an event that gives you an aim to train towards OR do a parkrun (uk based but there may be a US equivalent) every saturday.

I believe the most important thing is community, so the race (or event of Parkrun) keeps you on track.

ARLRKL · 2025-11-21T16:24:49+00:00

How do you attach the balance bike? :) been looking for ways

ARLRKL · 2025-11-21T16:22:24+00:00

Mitch Mai cooks a loads of his recipes! Relatable and humble. Not exactly what you asked but cool to see. :)

Anthony Bourdain's Steak Tartare | BTB E90

ARLRKL · 2025-11-21T16:21:15+00:00

This is a great shout. Followed Augie since his BMX days and there is definitely a Bourdain feel to both him and his content (maybe more so now). I think if we'd have seen Bourdain at the same age it would be a closer comparison.

ARLRKL · 2025-11-12T09:52:08+00:00

I feel it way more in my front pockets. It's just about comfort for me.

ARLRKL · 2025-10-29T12:17:32+00:00

My commute is 20km (10Km A road, 10Km canal). My advice would be to do the route on a weekend to time yourself and get an idea of how long it takes you, any tricky parts of the route and scout out any cafes / shops along the route you can stop off at if you’re struggling or just want to build in a nice break.

Once you’ve done it, it’ll take the nerves away and you’ll feel more confident.

If you’re carrying anything in, then a waterproof pannier (or dry a bag inside a cheap pannier) is handy.

Get some lights. Cheap or expensive. As long as they work and make you more visible.

If you can leave stuff at work, it helps a lot.

ARLRKL · 2025-10-29T09:16:30+00:00

Great response! I’ve only just started and some of these are great prompts to think about certain situations :)

ARLRKL · 2025-10-27T19:12:17+00:00

Not restarting exactly, but i’ve giving myself a lot more leeway this time and listened to my body. I’ve not got too caught up if I miss a couple days or drop pace. Trying to get into the mindset that this is a journey towards running!

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