mark st1
Plastic Manc
- Location
- Leafy Berkshire
Sorry the picture is so big im a computer noob 
thanks for the tip Typhon much appreciated 
thanks for the tip Typhon much appreciated 
First ride on Boardman
- Thread starter Dave Carey
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Typhon
Senior Member
- Location
- Worcestershire
No problem. 
And don't worry about the picture size, that looks about right to me. A great bike like that should be seen in all it's glory!
And don't worry about the picture size, that looks about right to me. A great bike like that should be seen in all it's glory!
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
Saddle is a bit tilted ? looks sweet
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
True i never noticed that , as long as mark is comfy who gives a flip ?
dropped my stem 1 more spacer down today so we will see how it feels tommorow.
mark st1
Plastic Manc
- Location
- Leafy Berkshire
Your both right 
I knew my saddle was tilted back and maybe a little short so i had a tinkle with it last weekend i went out on Sunday and did 46 miles previous best was 32 odd Sunday arvo i was in agony both knee-caps were throbbing 
. I assumed it was just down to this so i lowered the seat a bit and tilted the seat a bit more up-right. Went out today with the CCSR nothing strenuous just a social ride and my right knee is killing left 1 seems fine (compared to last week anyway). Guess i will have to continue the tinkering 
lol
I knew my saddle was tilted back and maybe a little short so i had a tinkle with it last weekend i went out on Sunday and did 46 miles previous best was 32 odd Sunday arvo i was in agony both knee-caps were throbbing . I assumed it was just down to this so i lowered the seat a bit and tilted the seat a bit more up-right. Went out today with the CCSR nothing strenuous just a social ride and my right knee is killing left 1 seems fine (compared to last week anyway). Guess i will have to continue the tinkering lol
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
http://www.jimlangley.net/crank/bikefit.htmlYour both right
http://www.jimlangley.net/crank/bikefitchart.html
http://bikedynamics.co.uk/guidelines.htm
The above should get you close enough.
mark st1
Plastic Manc
- Location
- Leafy Berkshire
Thanks matey just increased the seat height by quite a bit got the spirit level on the saddle which now seems to be 99.9% flat also tilted the bars a bit and found the seat to be very far back (first time ive ever owned a bike where the seat doesnt just move up and down lol ) Just had a quick burn round the block and it feels alot better so will test properly tomorrow.
Many thanks for the links spot on advice
just increased the seat height by quite a bit got the spirit level on the saddle which now seems to be 99.9% flat also tilted the bars a bit and found the seat to be very far back (first time ive ever owned a bike where the seat doesnt just move up and down lol ) Just had a quick burn round the block and it feels alot better so will test properly tomorrow.Many thanks for the links spot on advice
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
If anyone finds the correct shade of white to touch up a boardman comp let me know , got some white car stuff but its too bright.
Why do you think i put a chainstay protector on? bike fell over when cleaning and took the paint off it about the size of a old ha`penny
Glad the links helped
Why do you think i put a chainstay protector on? bike fell over when cleaning and took the paint off it about the size of a old ha`penny
Glad the links helped
have you checked your saddle set back ? i know KOPs is slated but its a starting point to work from , youmight even need to change stems if the reach is too long , the trick is to get your seat height /setback right 1st then work on the reach/drop to the hoods next .
mark st1
Plastic Manc
- Location
- Leafy Berkshire
Thanks alot mate thats sound advice hope you get your paint sorted sounds proper annoying u take the effort to clean it thats what happens
hope you get your paint sorted sounds proper annoying u take the effort to clean it thats what happens 
defy-one
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Your both right
Mark - i noticed you chug out a high gear on the CCSR ride. Have you tried a smaller gear with a higher cadence. I have had to remind Andy all this week and he's finally seen it helps the knees.
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mark st1
Plastic Manc
- Location
- Leafy Berkshire
Cadence
Please feel free to give me any advice when we are out Kam the only other cyclists i know and ride with are you lot so any feedback and tips are most welcome
mark st1
Plastic Manc
- Location
- Leafy Berkshire
Looks very pro, if only white bar tape would stay white
Thanks mate if you see cyber's black bar tape in an earlier picture that looks alot better im thinking thats the next step when ive paid my coffee debts
skudupnorth
Cycling Skoda lover
- Location
- Astley,Manchester
Boardman bikes are fantastic and a bargain ! I have great rides on my fixie.....i actually ride that more than my geared bikes !