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

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I threaten the comp with either if its playing up seems to do the job or is that the fact I have been putting them together for over a quarter of a century (just to make us all feel old)

if its putting computer bits together for over a quarter of a century, I'm not that far behind you and I have only recently entered my 40's!

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@SatNavSaysStraightOn to be honest a very rarely have problems, but the number of times the O.H. brother has to reinstall windows is unbelievably, but than its not such a problem as he/they dont do much with computers apart from browse and watch movies or online games, if i had to it would be a right pain, photoshop, office, Starry Night, not to mention everything else, the O.H. son was home from Uni last weekend and he asked to reinstall, I pointed out it might be easier to just clean his laptop and go through the bootup and stop some services/utilities from starting and bootup as there was very little actually wrong with the performance.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I rarely re-install, rarely have to tbh. keep things clean and tidy on the laptop, don't randomly install software and the likes - makes life much easier. tis 3 1/2 years old now and I only re-installed once back in Feb this year after an issue which would not go away. re-installing resolved that problem - but it was a last resort. One of my brothers on the other hand has been through 4 desktops in that time, and I actually mean hardware not re-installs! Has been a really good laptop this one despite spending the first 12 months of its life in a pannier on tour!

 

[BrianEvesham]

A lovely cycle out with my son Max on a H-Bug family ride.


Social and fun being the main objective (though the Garmin was switched on!).

http://app.strava.com/activities/142244543

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@SatNavSaysStraightOn likewise but you can't teach those that don't want to learn

A lovely cycle out with my son Max on a H-Bug family ride.


Social and fun being the main objective (though the Garmin was switched on!).

http://app.strava.com/activities/142244543

There should be another option on sites other than sport or commute, I know some have other.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

There is one thing I dont like and thats the bike without mudguards

 

[L14M]

Back after a long day, 26 miles cycling and a cross country gliding flight. Just need a few more hours to go solo.

Here is some of my rides, the second one of the day was mostly offroad as I choose the route by mistake :S. But the one on the way back was a nice 600ft of climbing and a hell of a decent! In total 26 miles and 1304ft of climbing according to Strava or 1345ft on garmin conenct.
http://www.strava.com/activities/142299627
http://www.strava.com/activities/142299635
http://www.strava.com/activities/142299652
http://www.strava.com/activities/142299653

Also going to be getting the bike serviced by the lbs next week as its in need of some attention to the brakes ( wonky worn pads),the headset is creaking and the BB needs looking at.
Liam

 

[RunDorset14]

Plucked up the courage get rid of the old standard pedals and try out the SPD-SL pedals again (tried them once last year and fell over immediately)....

So 35 miles and lots of personal records later, I absolutely love them (only fell over twice - luckily no one around to see and no real damage apart from a scuffed knee)!!!

Just got to get the hang of balancing so I don't hit the deck again and I'm away...!

 

[L14M]

Plucked up the courage get rid of the old standard pedals and try out the SPD-SL pedals again (tried them once last year and fell over immediately)....

So 35 miles and lots of personal records later, I absolutely love them (only fell over twice - luckily no one around to see and no real damage apart from a scuffed knee)!!!

Just got to get the hang of balancing so I don't hit the deck again and I'm away...!

Honestly instead of track standing just clip out. Also if you think you may stop, clip out before you stop. Font rush getting into them either feel around a bit if needs be. Try not to look down though but if you have to and it's clear to do so then do it. We have all had moments but the benefits make up for them.

 

[moo]

I'm 35 years old and never been to a gym or exercised in my life. My new years resolution was to start cycling to work on a cheap 15kg hybrid I had lying around.

At first the 5.3 miles each way was a chore and took me ~28 minutes. Almost 5 months later I recently set a new PB of just under 18 minutes. Losing 2 stone in that time may have helped my power to weight ratio somewhat tho

I may be addicted, as the 5.3 mile journey has become 15 miles and growing each week Time to buy a real road bike I think.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I may be addicted, as the 5.3 mile journey has become 15 miles and growing each week Time to buy a real road bike I think.

I am saying nothing but and wait till it becomes 40+ miles like @Supersuperleeds and he only lives about 5 or 6 miles from work I think

 

[Shut Up Legs]

I may be addicted, as the 5.3 mile journey has become 15 miles and growing each week Time to buy a real road bike I think.

Well done! It doesn't have to be a road bike, though. I've been using a touring bike for years, and it's ideal for commuting: comfortable and handles bumps, rain and dirt well. I do have a road bike also, but it's either my weekend rides bike, or the backup commuter for when I'm working on the tourer.

 

[Harv]

Just ordered my teenage son a new bike so he can join me cycling. Hopefully he'll get the bug. I didn't want to spend a fortune so I've got him a Carrerra TDF which cost me £270 from Halfords.

On a separate note I went out yesterday and had a nice leisurely ride in the sun:

http://www.strava.com/activities/142137092

Average speed was 7.8 mph. I stopped for a break to adjust the seat as it was a bit uncomfortable. I have a garmin 220 and paused it during the break. Does Strava include break time or not? Not that it matters for this journey as we were just taking it easy. I was just curious.

 

[Mo1959]

Just ordered my teenage son a new bike so he can join me cycling. Hopefully he'll get the bug. I didn't want to spend a fortune so I've got him a Carrerra TDF which cost me £270 from Halfords.

On a separate note I went out yesterday and had a nice leisurely ride in the sun:

http://www.strava.com/activities/142137092

Average speed was 7.8 mph. I stopped for a break to adjust the seat as it was a bit uncomfortable. I have a garmin 220 and paused it during the break. Does Strava include break time or not? Not that it matters for this journey as we were just taking it easy. I was just curious.

Hope your son does get into it. Will be nice to have some company.
Strava should give your pace for your moving time. If you look at your ride you will see moving time and elapsed time which is about six minutes longer so that will be when you stopped.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Headset sorted I had put the wrong spacer in on the bottom, and off to to try another set of gear ratios. 21-24-27 also shortened the chain one more link.