First ride on first road bike

[Fil6914]

Well I've been worried about taking the bike out for its first spin because of the new spd-sl pedals

Ha ha ha ha ooch lol

I didn't even get off the drive before I went down, I got one foot clipped in but forgot to get some sort of momentum to be able to get the other in before I knew it I was on the floor with the bike on top of me lol

Sorted myself out and managed to do a very quick 5 miles but very windy and very very cold

The thing I found difficult was the pedals once unclipped hung upside down so spent more time trying to spin them around to get clipped in, I think I'm finding clipping in harder than getting out of them !

Anyhow I'm a member of the gang now and apart from a bruised elbow and ego the bike seems to have got away unscathed.

As for the ride , loved it the bike is so smooth I can't wait till I get a little more confident so I can start to turn the big cog, I'm so pleased with it,

Oh apart from when I took the rear spindle out to put it on the turbo the spindle was very stiff to get out, once I managed to pull it out I've found it is bent, not a lot but obviously enough to be concerned about it, what would you do ?

Do I ring the shop tomorrow and mention it or do I try to straighten it myself given the bike is two days old and only had 5 miles of riding

Phil

 

[boybiker]

I hope your okay. The clipping in/out is just all practise, it does get easier as time goes on.

 

[jim55]

re the spindle ,def return the bike and get the part replaced ,you dont want it breaking at the wrong time ,well done with the pedals ,itl b second nature in no time

 

[ianrauk]

You don't need to return the bike.
Just take the QR lever 9Spindle) to the store.
No doubt they will exchange.