First ride in 20 odd years!

[nezbutz]

Finally got round to getting a mountain bike after umming and arrring for a few months. A chap at my missus work was selling a Carrera Kraken for £150 virtually brand new. Went to get it today and love it. Did a flat 10 mile ride and was very impressed with the bike, not so much my sore ass.

I was pretty nervous about going out at first but soon got into it, came back covered in mud, but with a big smile on my face!

Cant wait for next weekend now!

 

[Arch]

Excellent!

Now, get some padded shorts....

Welcome to the club...

 

[marinyork]

Hello, sounds like a good first ride. Sounds like you might need chamois, padded shorts, a new saddle or just to get used to it!

 

[addictfreak]

Yep padded shorts take the edge of it. You dont have to wear lycra, you can geet padded baggies or padded undershorts. Plenty of places on line to buy from or go to your LBS

 

[Chrisc]

came back covered in mud, but with a big smile on my face!

This is the common theme no matter what sort of bike you get back into. Bet you felt like a kid again eh?! You're gonna love it!

 

[jeltz]

Well done!

I returned to cycling last May after a similar break. Its addictive.....You have been warned

 

[nezbutz]

Thanks for the replies, I will look into those padded shorts, any recommendations?

What do you guys generally wear when out cycling? I just went out in jeans and a decent Crag Hopper fleece. I dont want to go for the 80's Bruce Dickinson look...

 

[marinyork]

I used to wear jeans and cords all the time. I never had any issues whatsoever, I actually think lycra is less comfortable. Most people disagree with that.

Anyway there are all kinds of non-lycra/tights looks that are a bit outdoory kind of thing on websites.

 

[Chrisc]

DHB padded undershorts from Wiggle over normal shorts for me. Can't get on with long pants on a bike even in snow and you soon warm up.
Really tho, just wear whatever you're comfy in.
Later, when you develop mega thighs and a flat stomach you may feel the need to show off the fruits of your labours in some lycra!

 

[jeltz]

I started off with baggy cycling shorts, but eventually went for lycra. I soon got used to it and find it more comfortable and practical.

 

[PaulSecteur]

Hi, Sports soccer (or is its sports direct now?) are doing some Karimor Lycra padded shorts for a tenner, ideal for under trackkies or baggy shorts.

NEVER on their own though! (Unless you like the road bike look )

ANd yeah, the kraken is a good bike for the price!

 

[rb58]

When I started out a couple of years ago I swore I'd never wear lycra. You can guess how that ended.......

 

[bauldbairn]

When I started out a couple of years ago I swore I'd never wear lycra. You can guess how that ended.......

- With the 80's Bruce Dickinson look? -

 

[andyfromotley]

welcome and well done, enjoy.

 

[Muddyfox]

I wear Endura Humvee baggies with padded undershorts that clip into the baggies ... very comfy

Simon