Show us your.......newbie progress! [4 Sep 2012 - 4 Oct 2014]

[Nomadski]

Sorry @Nigelnaturist, gave you credit for @NorvernRob's video which was a good viewing.

In my defence I have had a bottle of Pinot Grigio...

Have spent this evening trying to conjure up a route with some hills to get me huffing and puffing, probably tomorrow as the forecast is good. Came up with this - http://app.strava.com/routes/310312

It looks hard but doable.

But then I have had a bottle of Pinot Grigio...

 

[Mo1959]

Sorry @Nigelnaturist, gave you credit for @NorvernRob's video which was a good viewing.

In my defence I have had a bottle of Pinot Grigio...

Have spent this evening trying to conjure up a route with some hills to get me huffing and puffing, probably tomorrow as the forecast is good. Came up with this - http://app.strava.com/routes/310312

It looks hard but doable.

But then I have had a bottle of Pinot Grigio...

Just stick another bottle of it in your bottle cage and you'll never notice the hills!

 

[Stonechat]

Sorry @Nigelnaturist, gave you credit for @NorvernRob's video which was a good viewing.

In my defence I have had a bottle of Pinot Grigio...

Have spent this evening trying to conjure up a route with some hills to get me huffing and puffing, probably tomorrow as the forecast is good. Came up with this - http://app.strava.com/routes/310312

It looks hard but doable.

But then I have had a bottle of Pinot Grigio...

Whoa there's some hills there and over 50 miles
Leith Hill and Box Hill in one ride I have not done

 

[Stonechat]

It's annoying how it estimates your power to be much lower because you were slowed by the wind. I bet you were putting just as much, if not more, power into the pedals.

Quite enjoyed my run this morning. Bit chilly but reasonably pleasant. Chain dropped off the outside of the big ring when I was changing up though. Did it on the last ride too. I never know which screw needs adjusting and which way to turn it???? Doesn't have high and low marked on it. It's ok if I'm really careful with the shifter and not push it too far over.

That's why the pros use power meters
Too expensive though

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I went for the 38mm Plus' as the bike came with 38mm tyres so it was a straight swap. Considered getting the Supreme, but just couldn't justify paying the extra 50% a tyre to myself. These are good enough to get me to and from work, and out at the weekend, which is all I need from a tyre.

I have the Pluses on all my bikes ranging from 25mm up to 38mm, great tyre, though some like @fossyant think they are the creation of the devil

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Just stick another bottle of it in your bottle cage and you'll never notice the hills!

or the chain rub, or probably even the fact the chain has come off

 

[BrianEvesham]

Right, I've had my Shreddies and a large mug of tea. House to myself for a few hours as they have all gone out shopping. Time to get the bike back on the stand and sort this Gear thing out once and for all.
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I may be awhile

 

[stevey]

Right, I've had my Shreddies and a large mug of tea. House to myself for a few hours as they have all gone out shopping. Time to get the bike back on the stand and sort this Gear thing out once and for all.
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I may be awhile

We have faith

 

[morrisman]

Right I've had my porridge and a large mug of coffee. House to myself for a few hours as they Mrs Morrisman gone out taking bluebell pictures. Time to get the bike out and RIDE!

 

[Stonechat]

I have the Pluses on all my bikes ranging from 25mm up to 38mm, great tyre, though some like @fossyant think they are the creation of the devil

I still have the supplied Felt brand tyres on mine. Supposed to be puncture resistant, but I've had two.
L2B is a few weeks and wondering if I should change them. Key factors are grip and puncture proofing

 

[Stonechat]

Right, I've had my Shreddies and a large mug of tea. House to myself for a few hours as they have all gone out shopping. Time to get the bike back on the stand and sort this Gear thing out once and for all.
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I may be awhile

You sound like Captain Oates

 

[BrianEvesham]

Result
Just a quick blast up the road (literally) and all seems right, slight issues on rear mech which I will look at after fitting new wheels tomorrow.
Hopefully a biggish ride (by my standards ) later today at 2pm.

Warming up nicely here in Evesham

You sound like Captain Oates

Who's Captain Oats?

Edit:
But of course!

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I still have the supplied Felt brand tyres on mine. Supposed to be puncture resistant, but I've had two.
L2B is a few weeks and wondering if I should change them. Key factors are grip and puncture proofing

It may not be the tyre, I have had 3 punctures since Aug (5,100 miles on Gatorskins) two pinch punctures and one a failed patch. The front is good for a few more thousand miles the rear whilst still ok will need to get changed soonish, the best I got out of an Ultra Sport was 4,500 but had loads of punctures, they have also had a positive effect how I ride as I have virtually no fear of a puncture, also on a cost side even though more expensive currently £23 @ Halfords 700x23c the Ultra Sports are £20 I think its worth the extra.

EDIT
Halfords currently have two 700x23c one at £23 and one at £25.50, I dont know whats going there.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Result
Just a quick blast up the road (literally) and all seems right, slight issues on rear mech which I will look at after fitting new wheels tomorrow.
Hopefully a biggish ride (by my standards ) later today at 2pm.

Nice one, its not that difficult and once you have done it a few times it becomes 2nd nature, a few things to watch for in the future, angle of cage (parallel with rings), height and if the cage is bent (though I did a fair few miles with one that was bent), I still forget which one is the high or low adjuster.

Good luck with the ride

 

[fossyant]

I have the Pluses on all my bikes ranging from 25mm up to 38mm, great tyre, though some like @fossyant think they are the creation of the devil

They are. For use by farmers. Even my MTB tyres are half the weight of Marathons.