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I need to buy a bike so that I can get fitter without the trauma and impact of running all the time. I would like sensible advice of where to go to buy one. I used to have a Dawes back in the day until I crashed into the back of a car that had suddenly stopped. The driver had suddenly seen her son and slammed on the brakes to pick him up. I remember sliding down the back of the vehicle. I don't even think I got an apology from the Merchant Taylor's parent. Anyway by the time I'd dusted myself off and picked up my bike I tried to ride it home I had only a mile and a half to go. The frame had taken the impact and had buckled so I had to carry it home. Fortunately it was very light and I used to do 100 miles or so on it with ease. That's the type of bike I want - at the time they were made in Birmingham area. I think they still are but the frames are no imported. I believe that Devereux in Lymm are one of their dealers - what is this cycle dealer like?