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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Miles Brignall

Cycling: here’s how to make buying a new bike an easy ride

Woman commuting by bicycle.
New bike prices have gone up in recent years, partly on the back of the Covid pandemic. Photograph: AzmanJaka/Getty Images

Although prices of new bicycles have shot up in recent years, thanks in part to a Covid-induced bike-buying frenzy, it is still possible to find a decent one at a cost that won’t break the bank – if you know where to look.

In fact, now is a very good time to buy a new bike because sluggish sales have prompted many big retailers to knock 20-30% off. For first-time buyers, the bike market can seem daunting but here’s the Guardian Money guide to buying a bike.

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