Livre d'Or

I went about getting a bike in rather the wrong way - I wouldn't do the same if I were buying a bike now. I initially had a second-hand kids bike which was a bit too small, then a not-very-good hardtail mountain bike from Halfords that was at least the right size.

If I were doing it now, I'd go to an actual bike shop, be prepared to spend more and go for a hybrid. I would avoid buying online or buying a bike model you haven't sat on and test ridden - as well as frame size, you're going to want to test the distance between seat and handlebars.