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[Saluki]

Wi-Fi down below - that would chafe in ya cycling shorts!

That it would

 

[ColinJ]

I suggest that you change your forum name from 'CannondaleLady' to 'Cannondale Lady' so the forum software can wrap it to the second line in the box on the left of each post. On my tablet, I just see 'CannondaleLad' which made me think you are male! PM Shaun (a.k.a. as the CC Boss) to request it.

Keep up the good work!

I am using my laptop now and your user name is displayed properly as 'CannondaleLady' so the problem was obviously the smaller screen space on my tablet. Still, it wouldn't hurt to put the extra space in unless you aren't fussed about people with small screens thinking you are a 'Lad'!

 

[Cannondale Lady]

Well. Male. Female. Who cares lol

 

[Cannondale Lady]

Hubby is trying to talk me into clipless pedals. I don't understand. How can clippless mean you clip ya feet in. Surely that's clip not clipless??????

Anyway.....clipless..pros and cons please?

 

[Pale Rider]

Hubby is trying to talk me into clipless pedals. I don't understand. How can clippless mean you clip ya feet in. Surely that's clip not clipless??????

Anyway.....clipless..pros and cons please?

They are called clipless because they replaced - for some riders - toe clips.

Main benefit is clipless enables you to pedal faster without your feet flying off the pedals.

A lot of tosh is talked about transferring more power, but they have a barely measurable impact on that.

The pro riders use them because the current fashion is to spin the pedals at 100+ rpm.

I doubt you spin that fast, so clipless won't be of any benefit.

 

[Cannondale Lady]

I'm a bit scared so if no point why would I?

 

[Crandoggler]

Personally find them useful when riding uphill as you can 'pull' on the pedal when on the return stroke whilst pushing with the other. Measureable benefit? Probably little, however, I feel very connected to my bike with them on and it's definitely more comfortable than not being clipped in.

 

[Saluki]

I prefer my clipless pedals to flat pedals or pedals with 'rat traps' on. When I first tried them I was very worried about them and would mutter 'don't forget to unclip' repeatedly as I approached junctions etc but it became second nature very quickly.

Pulling on the pedal when I'm trying to pick up a bit of speed or going uphill is helpful to me. I like them and, having bashed my shin horribly on some flat pedals, really dislike the flatties now.

 

[Cannondale Lady]

I must consider them........seriously.

 

[Crandoggler]

Well worth the initial outlay. Could probably be worth shimano MTB SPD pedals rather than SPD-SL or look keo. Shoes are cheaper, pedals are double sided and much easier to get in and out of. Not really many negatives over the other style except they're not 'supposed' to be used on a road bike.

 

[Aunty Tyke]

Offer will always be there. As to the weight gain don't stress over it. Try taking some measurements every week. When I diet (which is often) I go by them. I lost 8 1/2 stone 5 years ago and my method was smaller portion sizes but no restrictions on foods. Moderation and regular exercise. I noticed a big difference in my shape before my weight. I measured bust, Under bust, hips, belly button and thighs. It's a fantastic way to physically see your progress.

That is an awesome achievement!

 

[Aunty Tyke]

Im photographing evertything I eat this next week!

I surprisingly found Slimming World the way to lose weight,it has really helped me address my thinking regarding food. When I wrote things down I got from eBay, a food diary from The Calorie Club. I would suggest just weighing yourself once a week,same time,be kind to yourself!

 

[Saluki]

Well worth the initial outlay. Could probably be worth shimano MTB SPD pedals rather than SPD-SL or look keo. Shoes are cheaper, pedals are double sided and much easier to get in and out of. Not really many negatives over the other style except they're not 'supposed' to be used on a road bike.

I used SPDs for a long while. I now have SPDs on my CX bike and Look Keos on my Roadie. The advantage of the SPDs is you can have the cleats in recessed bits on your shoe so you can walk about without looking like a costive duck.

 

[Cannondale Lady]

Tried padded women's underwear yesterday rather than cycling shorts. They were pants (pardon the pun) in comparison. Only did 8 mile butI could feel every seam.

Gonna make some anti chaffing cream (chamois butter) myself with the recipe I found on another thread here. I hope to do my longest ride this week. Want to go for 15 miles in one ride.

 

[ColinJ]

Well. Male. Female. Who cares lol

I assumed you did or you would have chosen CannondaleRider or something similarly gender-neutral!