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

[stevey]

It is a rest this evening i am going to pick up the new bike tomorrow so will putting that through its paces (slowly at first)

 

[Mo1959]

It is a rest this evening i am going to pick up the new bike tomorrow so will putting that through its paces (slowly at first)

Exciting stuff. It will feel much lighter and more reactive than your hybrid but you'll soon be used to it. Remember the photos

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Been going to go out all day, just as well it's light so much later, you watch me get caught in a downpour

 

[stevey]

you watch me get caught in a downpour

Thats due here on thursday

 

[Mo1959]

Been going to go out all day, just as well it's light so much later, you watch me get caught in a downpour

Nah, that was me this morning. Got greyer and greyer and eventually started raining about 12 miles from home. I don't really mind the rain normally, but my mudguards are on their last legs. Should have just got the sks chromoplastics as usual but went for the Longboard for fuller coverage. They are much more plasticy and brittle and have started to fall to bits so I was still getting some spray. Was hoping not to have to spend anything this month but ordered a set from Wiggle for £21.99 so not too drastic I suppose.

 

[AndyPeace]

Just checked most on mine and they are pretty close, like I said earlier I think the saddle needs to come down a touch anyway, because I start to bounce above 95rpm.
Not sure how they would have worked out the stem height though, nor what relevance your arm length has on your saddle height. I can see how the stem length works though, arm length to stem and then hand reach to bars.

I think it comes down to body proportions, rather like your foot is the same size as your elbow to your wrist. The sizing system is far from what I have though If I'd made the fit too small, do you think this would explain why I feel like I have too much weight on my hands/wrists?

 

[themosquitoking]

I think it comes down to body proportions, rather like your foot is the same size as your elbow to your wrist. The sizing system is far from what I have though If I'd made the fit too small, do you think this would explain why I feel like I have too much weight on my hands/wrists?

My measurements would suggest i need my saddle further back and i need a longer stem, i was thinking of getting a shorter one as sometimes i feel a bit stretched out.

 

[MaxInc]

My measurements would suggest i need my saddle further back and i need a longer stem, i was thinking of getting a shorter one as sometimes i feel a bit stretched out.

Funny you should say that because I've been feeling the same for a while until today when suddenly stretching over the bars felt comfortable and natural. Nothing really change other than my enthusiasm perhaps. I've read somewhere that it may have to do with core muscles and how much weight is left for the arms to sustain. Maybe is one of those things that you can train into

 

[themosquitoking]

Funny you should say that because I've been feeling the same for a while until today when suddenly stretching over the bars felt comfortable and natural. Nothing really change other than my enthusiasm perhaps. I've read somewhere that it may have to do with core muscles and how much weight is left for the arms to sustain. Maybe is one of those things that you can train into

My bike isn't uncomfortable as such it's just when i'm on the hoods i'd like them a little closer, drops are fine. I was thinking maybe turning them inwards a bit might sort it out.

 

[MaxInc]

I've been told that when riding on the hoods in a natural position and look down at the front hub, it should be hidden behind the handlebars, but in the end these are only guidelines, how you feel is what matters in the end.

 

[themosquitoking]

I've been told that when riding on the hoods in a natural position and look down at the front hub, it should be hidden behind the handlebars, but in the end these are only guidelines, how you feel is what matters in the end.

I didn't check that measurement yet but on all the others i come up too small, you are right though the science only goes so far after that personal preference rules. Now if only i could work out why the toes on my right foot go numb.

 

[SWSteve]

I think my bars are out of line, at least once today I looked down and thought, the right side is definitely further forward than the left. Time to look into how to fix this.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

I think my bars are out of line, at least once today I looked down and thought, the right side is definitely further forward than the left. Time to look into how to fix this.

Loosen stem on steerer then use plumbline from centre of front of stem down to centre of tyre.

 

[RWright]

I think my bars are out of line, at least once today I looked down and thought, the right side is definitely further forward than the left. Time to look into how to fix this.

Tighten the stem cap bolt first when you get it adjusted, then the side bolts.

 

[Nomadski]

I didn't check that measurement yet but on all the others i come up too small, you are right though the science only goes so far after that personal preference rules. Now if only i could work out why the toes on my right foot go numb.

I have a longer stem spare if you need to put one on your bike when we ride next mate, worth putting on just to give it a try?

Its a 150mm Cannondale stem.