Nigelnaturist
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Show us your.......newbie progress! [4 Sep 2012 - 4 Oct 2014]
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Nigelnaturist
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Doubt it, not with the advantage you have with your bike, besides mines just about worn out, time for some new components, fat chance of saving up for a new one.
Besides it really took it out of me tonight.
Smotyn
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I don't even know where to start about the situation you are in with that bike, so I won't even get started. Good luck getting it sorted. I know what I would do but that probably wouldn't be the best solution for everyone so I will keep that to myself too. I will say that it wouldn't be pretty.
Thanks rocky and nigel I am beginning to loose patience although they are trying to help. Going to have stern words next week as although they have got a replacement frame (its the model below with v brakes so would have the lugs left on it) its not what I bought and its not what i want and I dont see why I have to have a mixed mash bike because of their fark up. I am going to have a ring round the other local trek stockists to see if any of them have an 18 inch one in and if not then I don't see I am out of order asking for a 2014 model frame the same as mine?
SWSteve
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- Bristol...ish
New wheels on the bike (fulcrum racing 7s) and fully serviced to check for crash damage. I'll be on the turbo (borrowed from uni club) for the first time once I've picked the bike up, hopefully Monday. Probably not a good idea to get back on the roads for a while yet; best to let things mend, but it'll be good to be pedalling again! Saw so many cyclists out today enjoying the glorious weather and got very jealous. Realised how much I've missed it.
Nomadski
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What the heck? Was your seatpost made out of licorice?
Stupid LBS.Been so jealous of all you guys getting in your rides, have had zero time to get out and ride these last 7 days or so, been stuck indoors working or so knackered from peak season havent had the energy to get out.
With 4 weeks till RideLondon though need to massively up the game, so heading out tomorrow, followed by hopefully another ride Monday.
On the subject people were talking about re hill segments, these are the three we will have on August 4th, all within a 25 mile section, after around 50 miles of cycling down from London -
Newlands Corner - http://app.strava.com/segments/646938
Leith Hill - http://app.strava.com/segments/615597
Box Hill - http://app.strava.com/segments/627910
There's a few little climbs after that like
Mill Way - http://app.strava.com/segments/1875303
Wimbledon Hill - http://app.strava.com/segments/653847
That last one will probably kill my legs as its about 90 miles in. Box Hill really isnt much but have really struggled with Leith Hill.
So yeah, I need to get riding.
Last segment, this was a hill I used to walk up everyday to get to school many moons ago. Would be an interesting cycle ride...
Redhills - http://app.strava.com/segments/1132805
Enjoy your sunday rides people.
Nigelnaturist
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Completed the wiggle ferry sportive yesterday, was advertised as 103 miles but came in about 95, my garmin lost the first 7 or so miles too.
The 70 mile section on the Isle of Wight was brutal with what felt like climb after climb, my aim was to complete it without walking any hills (living in Essex I haven't had much practice!) and I didn't stop on any and even overtook some people!
Ave speed was 13mph which considering the distance, climbs and weather I was happy with.
I'll post up the strava link once I get home and upload later today but for anyone reading this thread thinking you will never improve etc, I started cycling about 1000 miles ago, struggling to do 5 miles and thought what I did yesterday was only for super fit athletes....it's not!!
The 70 mile section on the Isle of Wight was brutal with what felt like climb after climb, my aim was to complete it without walking any hills (living in Essex I haven't had much practice!) and I didn't stop on any and even overtook some people!
Ave speed was 13mph which considering the distance, climbs and weather I was happy with.
I'll post up the strava link once I get home and upload later today but for anyone reading this thread thinking you will never improve etc, I started cycling about 1000 miles ago, struggling to do 5 miles and thought what I did yesterday was only for super fit athletes....it's not!!
Goonerobes
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@Leescfc79 Great ride sir, I'm guessing you may have lost a kilo or 2 in that heat! 
@Nigelnaturist & @simmi, thanks for the advise, I actually looked at a Roubaix in my LBS last week so when I get some time I'll try & take one for a test drive.
@Nigelnaturist & @simmi, thanks for the advise, I actually looked at a Roubaix in my LBS last week so when I get some time I'll try & take one for a test drive.
Mo1959
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Well, I believe it is the Rapha women's 100k event all over the world today to encourage women to cycle. Too skint to attend an organised event but thought I would show my support by going out and doing my own 100k this morning. Beautiful run round Loch Earn taking in the scenery and stopping for the odd photograph. I was cycling along thinking about women all over the world and thinking how blessed I am to live in a beautiful country and be able to do something like this.
No records broken......just a lovely peaceful ride, although I did overtake 3 female and 1 male rider towards the end so I am not the slowest on the road any more
Couple of pics over on the "My picture of the day" section in the photo bit if anyone is interested. Nothing exciting as it was just the phone.
Hope everyone else has a lovely day and enjoy your rides whatever the distances.
No records broken......just a lovely peaceful ride, although I did overtake 3 female and 1 male rider towards the end so I am not the slowest on the road any more
Couple of pics over on the "My picture of the day" section in the photo bit if anyone is interested. Nothing exciting as it was just the phone.
Hope everyone else has a lovely day and enjoy your rides whatever the distances.
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- Somewhere wet & hilly in NW England.
Seriously: I think you are dealing with idiots there. To give you a post that would do that is crazy.
I agree with you, the new frame should be the same as the one you have but bigger.
I know it shouldn't but it would definitely aggravate me to have unused studs on the bike.
As you say you need to get tough now - I've lost track of the story a bit (sorry) but the frame size chosen was on the LBS's advice? If it was you may well be able to take legal action if it could be proved that the frame is indeed too small for you. The quest for ever further set back seatposts is just plain wrong and may well do your knees more damage.
Good luck!
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- Somewhere wet & hilly in NW England.
Well, I believe it is the Rapha women's 100k event all over the world today to encourage women to cycle. Too skint to attend an organised event but thought I would show my support by going out and doing my own 100k this morning. Beautiful run round Loch Earn taking in the scenery and stopping for the odd photograph. I was cycling along thinking about women all over the world and thinking how blessed I am to live in a beautiful country and be able to do something like this.
No records broken......just a lovely peaceful ride, although I did overtake 3 female and 1 male rider towards the end so I am not the slowest on the road any more
Couple of pics over on the "My picture of the day" section in the photo bit if anyone is interested. Nothing exciting as it was just the phone.
Hope everyone else has a lovely day and enjoy your rides whatever the distances.
Nice one Mo' - that's what it's all about for me.
Likewise, I feel privileged to live in a beautiful part of the world and try to never forget how lucky I am to have escaped my big city birthplace.
And I love riding in the countryside...
Today I rescued a mouse on my ride - in the middle of a lane I came across a cat tormenting a mouse. Not blaming the cat, Iove them, he was just doing his thing after all. Anyway I got off my bike and shooed the cat off and waited until the mouse had disappeared down a little hole in the bank at the side of the road - felt quite chuffed!
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100km is still out of reach for me though!
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Off 'early' today 16.71 miles at 15.53mph average which is my best average yet. 
Took my climbing gps today and my total height climbed was 924' but I have no idea if that is or isn't much? Not much compared to the TdF boys I do know!
Very pleasant out but not the promised heatwave - suits me really.
Lovely ride, the countryside is v.busy here at the moment with the farmers working hard. Tourists have arrived in force which is good for the local economy but they do clog the roads up - can't have it both ways though. Affected me today as a complete twonk towing a large caravan came at me round a blind bend at some serious speed - luckily there was still some space left for me!
I used to suffer from asthma/eczema/hay fever till I moved to the countryside 15 years back when strangely it all stopped - but today I came in with red eyes after my ride which I have put down to my whizzing along hoovering up lots of pollen. Just had a shower and they are ok now.
Stay safe everyone and enjoy Wimbledon - I am now about to move the big TV down to the front of the lounge (which has a lovely big wall of glass looking out to the woods) as Mrs SD wants to watch it there sipping G&T's bless her.
Took my climbing gps today and my total height climbed was 924' but I have no idea if that is or isn't much? Not much compared to the TdF boys I do know!Very pleasant out but not the promised heatwave - suits me really.
Lovely ride, the countryside is v.busy here at the moment with the farmers working hard. Tourists have arrived in force which is good for the local economy but they do clog the roads up - can't have it both ways though. Affected me today as a complete twonk towing a large caravan came at me round a blind bend at some serious speed - luckily there was still some space left for me!
I used to suffer from asthma/eczema/hay fever till I moved to the countryside 15 years back when strangely it all stopped - but today I came in with red eyes after my ride which I have put down to my whizzing along hoovering up lots of pollen. Just had a shower and they are ok now.
Stay safe everyone and enjoy Wimbledon - I am now about to move the big TV down to the front of the lounge (which has a lovely big wall of glass looking out to the woods) as Mrs SD wants to watch it there sipping G&T's bless her.
Mo1959
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I don't really drink at all. Don't even like the taste very much but I do quite like a Pimms with lots of fruit in it when watching the tennis.
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I don't really drink at all. Don't even like the taste very much but I do quite like a Pimms with lots of fruit in it when watching the tennis.
The Blackberry & Elderflower variant is rather nice! I never used to like Pimms as it used to dry my mouth out rather like eating those Sharon Fruits or Persimmons as they are now called.
Tastes change over time though and I like it now.
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