Bicycle Expert Needed!!!!

[Gavmacp]

Looking to buy a bike.
Health issues are...
Have has a disc removal L5/S1 with metal work.
Left leg nerve damage due to the above
Dicky left shoulder
Looking at
Dawes Sonoran or
Giant Escape City
My friend has put a spanner in the works as he has suggested front suspension but both these bicycles don't have this.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[gness]

Well I don't know what you're looking at, Gav....but you can't beat an electric bike.....pedal when you want......outrun a crazy dog if you need......☺

[Gavmacp]

Trying to get fit!

[Prudie]

My OH did a lot of mountain biking, he's out of touch with what's currently available but has advised go for something light and yes with some front suspension.

[Davemano]

Be guided by the views of your GP

[Hopkirk]

If your back is a bit fragile I would have thought suspension was more important on the rear wheel.

[gness]

That's why I bought mine, Gav....knew I couldn't do hills but wanted to cycle......the ebike has been great....x

[CrapAtCryptics]

Perhaps you could get that lady cyclists motorised one cheap......

[SlackAlice]

Bearing in mind your health issues would suggest getting GPs advice first.

I would also consider that any bike you choose should have both front and rear suspension.

[alavahalf]

Sounds as though your friend hasn't got a clue ? .. If a bike is for road use only avoid suspension of any kind. If you have ever ridden a bike on the road with suspension you will know why .. it takes a lot more effort to pedal a bike with suspension than it does without.

Ever watched the Tour de France .. how many bikes do you see with suspension ?

Suspension is for off road and downhill riding only.