Bike feels slow

[Diddon]

In the last few days my bike has felt like it's gone slow on the pedals

It was ok on Saturday when I did 50 miles but yesterday it felt a bit of an effort in gears 12 onward where it doesn't normally

The bike is a 2014 specialized allez done about 450 miles

Any ideas

 

[L14M]

Tyre pressure? Brakes rubbing the rim? Good lube?

Liam

 

[vickster]

If it's new, take it back to the shop where you bought it for its 6 week or so check over

 

[L14M]

Also tired legs?

 

[Diddon]

Nothing is rubbing all is running smoothly as far as I can see

How often should I clean and re line the chain ?

 

[BSRU]

How do you know your slow?

My ride yesterday seemed slow and laboured to me but it was no slower than usual.

I clean and lube my chain every week, can be more in the winter.

 

[Saluki]

I lightly wipe my chain over with a wetwipe after most rides, especially if we've got wet. Wet wipes are the best invention ever. Lube once a week

Maybe you have empty legs. I had this the other night. I laboured around the ride and was convinced that it was really slow. Got home and averaged 14.5mph which was not as hideous as the 8mph average that I had envisiaged.

 

[Diddon]

I usually average between 16-17 was down to 14 this morning

 

[vickster]

Have you checked the gear indexing and for cable stretch, often happens with new bikes

Traffic heavier this morning, windier?

 

[fossyant]

It's you. If the wheels spin, and the crankset does, it's you !!! Trade your body in for a new one

 

[cyberknight]

It's you. If the wheels spin, and the crankset does, it's you !!! Trade your body in for a new one

I usually average between 16-17 was down to 14 this morning

It happens , you have good and bad days.
Take this morning for instance , 2nd night shift so the body clock is still adjusting with no real sleep the 1st day so i came home and averaged 15 mph as i just did not have the oomph or motivation .Normal average for the return commute is hovering around 17 mph dependent on route etc.

 

[ianrauk]

It's the engine not the tools

 

[Diddon]

I've given the bike a once over and cleaned and re-lubricated the chain

Will see what tomorrow brings but times seem almost the same so I think it's me or in my mind lol

 

[oldfatfool]

Will see what tomorrow brings but times seem almost the same so I think it's me or in my mind lol

Worst I average 16-17 mph thread ever

 

[I like Skol]

Worst I average 16-17 mph thread ever

Only 16-17mph