Irn-Bru? Scottish Blethering Thread

[Col5632]

Well done to you guys offering to help @CC2014 out, goes to show what a bunch of nice people we have on here

Hope you get the problem sorted soon, just sounds like you have set it up wrong and get used to it for a bit, will all feel odd at first, jumping from a hybrid to a roadie is like night and day but once you get used to it you wont go back on a hybrid

 

[Louch]

Had a look, bike looks to be right size, bring a day old didn't want to risk breaking g it. Have recommended going back to store, might need a Shorter stem , I'm slightly taller but was really stretched out

 

[GlasgowFinn]

Had a look, bike looks to be right size, bring a day old didn't want to risk breaking g it. Have recommended going back to store, might need a Shorter stem , I'm slightly taller but was really stretched out

54cm not be a better size?

 

[Louch]

I don't think it's too much out, may be fixable by change in stem and spacers than whole new bike. It is beautiful tho

 

[edindave]

@CC2014 you'd be better taking the bike to the shop, and explaining the issues.
A shorter stem might be the solution. A smaller frame might be the solution.
Size charts are only a guide - people have different dimensions in terms of leg length to torso length, and some people have shorter/longer arms in relation to the rest of their body.
The bike shop has a duty of care to make sure you are happy and comfortable with the bike.

 

[Louch]

From sounds of it, he didn't get a great service when in. It's a shop I avoid if I can help it as they are quite dismissive of newbies

 

[ChrisV]

Cheers @Louch for taking the time to welcome a severely inexperienced newbie!

Got home and lowered the seat slightly then headed out to see if I could make any more sense of the bike.

With the clips off, I felt much more confident pedalling. I was getting the hang of the gear system too so felt more confident with that tonight. Yesterday was a bit of a bomb scare!

Felt much better tonight. Could have cycled a lot more there once I got going. Frame seems the right size but still feel like I'm stretching, so will contact shop and explain the issues.

I reckon now I've made the right decision - tonight felt much better and I could feel the legs/speed ratio much better than on hybrid.

Cheers everybody and especially @Louch for postponing his dinner - not despairing as much tonight!

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

From sounds of it, he didn't get a great service when in. It's a shop I avoid if I can help it as they are quite dismissive of newbies

Rhymes with Siths?

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Who's planning on cycling back to Glasgow after PfS?

 

[ChrisV]

1st commute completed!

It's no fast, but I did it!

17.68 miles
1 hr 18 m
Average 13.48
Fastest 25.65

And it was peeing of rain!!!!

Can't believe I've got to work a whole shift now right enough!!!

 

[Louch]

Congrats, did you go the kincardine way?

 

[Col5632]

1st commute completed!

It's no fast, but I did it!

17.68 miles
1 hr 18 m
Average 13.48
Fastest 25.65

And it was peeing of rain!!!!

Can't believe I've got to work a whole shift now right enough!!!

Good going for your first commute, quite a distance too, is it the same distance back? lol

 

[ChrisV]

Yeah @Louch, Kincardine way it was to avoid traffic.

Just home - enjoyed it so much there was a bit of detouring:

19.35 miles
1 hour 34 minutes
Average 12.29

Going to go wolf down my tea (!) then have a few questions

 

[Louch]

Should try the glen road way into plean, they are good roads too. That's good mileage

 

[ChrisV]

I dropped 3 shirts and suit at work on Wednesday, so the plan is to do Thursday/Friday/Monday, drive and replenish stocks on Tuesday, then cycle Wednesday/Thursday/Friday. Should be more patient than that and build up but I'm loving it!

And saved a day's fuel in my car. Result!!