New Road Bike For Beginner

[Nigelnaturist]

@mk6golf I find the ones here at Pontefract know their stuff, its because they actually ride themselves, enjoy the new bike.

 

[Boon 51]

Done it. Order placed for the CX an hour ago and will collect it after work tomorrow. I asked them to build it but once collected will take it home and remove the bell lol and other unnecessary shite.

Thought long and hard about road vs CX but the roads I'll be on are pretty crap at the best of times. Shame it's green as need new lycra now

Get some padded lycra shorts is a must ( pay a bit more but get better shorts ) Good gloves (and a helmet, if you want) and keep your flat pedals for a month or two.. Happy riding

 

[mjr]

I think padded gloves are worthwhile but spandex nappies and hard hats are more trouble than they're worth.

 

[raleighnut]

I think padded gloves are worthwhile but spandex nappies and hard hats are more trouble than they're worth.

 

[mjr]

Well(!) Calling something a "must" that thousands ride without, really!

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I think padded gloves are worthwhile but spandex nappies and hard hats are more trouble than they're worth.

Only thing I don't like about skid lids in winter (wear one in winter as its a touch warmer) is it makes a mess of the hair, but then so does rain in the summer.

 

[Boon 51]

I'm sitting at home right now with a fractured hip as on September 10th I came to grief on loose gravel and hit the kerb resulting in a pin plus plate and screws op.

So its always helmet gloves and padded shorts for me..

 

[mk6golf]

Took it out this morning for its first run. Did 5.1 miles according to Strava which wasn't too bad for 24 mins work

Hoping to do a bit twice a week and go from there really!

Bike seems fine, maybe a very small adjustment needed on the front derailleur as the gear change is "hanging" for a little too long so will look at this and see what can be done.

Otherwise, all in all, I think it seems a good purchase

 

[mk6golf]

Get some padded lycra shorts is a must ( pay a bit more but get better shorts ) Good gloves (and a helmet, if you want) and keep your flat pedals for a month or two.. Happy riding

Got some castelli bib shorts and jersey. Super comfy

 

[Boon 51]

Took it out this morning for its first run. Did 5.1 miles according to Strava which wasn't too bad for 24 mins work

Hoping to do a bit twice a week and go from there really!

Bike seems fine, maybe a very small adjustment needed on the front derailleur as the gear change is "hanging" for a little too long so will look at this and see what can be done.

Otherwise, all in all, I think it seems a good purchase

The cables will stretch when new but a few adjustment should put it right. Enjoy

 

[si_c]

The cables will stretch when new but a few adjustment should put it right. Enjoy

Yep, quarter to half turn or so of the barrel adjuster should sort that out.

 

[jay clock]

Enjoy.. And suggestion to mods to clamp down on threads being turned into a helmet debate

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

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Thanks.

 

[mk6golf]

8.2 miles this morning. Saw the sun rise, it was lovely need to keep it up.

I'm loving Strava so I can see the increase in my mileage and eventually speed.

 

[Grant Fondo]

I am looking to get a new road bike so I can start getting some miles under my belt. I currently have a mountain bike and what a pain it is on the road! I want something a little more road friendly without changing wheels, etc on my current bike so I have convinced myself a 2nd bike is necessary!

Now, not looking for anything pro, etc but do like the look of this http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/boardman-road-comp-bike and it matches my lycra

I'll build it myself though as I don't like the stories I hear about Halfords build service!

Do we think it's a good deal? Seems to have some fairly decent specs as well as disc brakes!

The other one I considered was http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/boardman-cx-comp-bike and then changing the tyres to road tyres and keeping the CX ones of winter.

I appreciate it isn't from my LBS but the ones near to me seem to be useless so would rather use Halfords who are cheaper AND useless.

Any help would be much appreciated.

No way I would go with Boardman, check Felt out... https://www.merlincycles.com/felt-z95-disc-road-bike-2016-86932.html...currently £575 for an £800 bike...Merlin far better than Halfords!
just spotted this..http://www.wiggle.co.uk/felt-z95-disc-2016/...even cheaper £549 mega bargain, I am going to buy 3.