Welcome. Can't add to the number of ex Chislehurst residents but did occasionally escape from Petts Wood to visit the Tiger's Head or the Rambler's Rest. Are they still going or are they mini Tesco's now?
If you ever go into London you will want a bike that is ULEZ compliant ie after about 2006. If you do not then get what you like - what is the budget?
Apparently almost everything tested independently becomes compliant - just means yo have to spend a few quid getting it tested. There is a thread on here about it