Buying a bike is the best investment?

[McLovin]

Suggest Armadillo tyres haven't had a puncture since
Fitting them. Hate punctures!

I used to commute in London on a fixie that I'd banged together from a few spares. The roads in London are full of stuff that likes to eat tyres and I tried running Armadillos. They were, indeed, puncture proof but gave a really harsh ride, and I would find myself breaking spokes with some regularity. I switched to Continental Gatorskins, they were much lighter and had a much better ride than the Armadillos.

 

[CanOz]

Im trying to decide on a mountain bike for fitness and pleasure purposes - leaning towards the"giant" brand .... Any experts have an opinion?

I have the use of a Giant mate, its my brother in laws bike but he doesn't use it. I ride it everyday around the lake. Its a mountain bike, 12 speed. works a treat and its light too.

CanOz