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

[Nomadski]

Think my Cannondale Synapse saddle is shaped almost exactly like the charge spoon!

 

[MaxInc]

Think my Cannondale Synapse saddle is shaped almost exactly like the charge spoon!

Not sure if it's the same shape as my synapse saddle but the spoon is notably more comfortable for my configuration. My original synapse saddle made an irritating creak which was the primary reason for changing it. I tried another cannonade saddle, I think removed from a CAAD 8 bike, very similar in shape but perhaps slightly narrower. It felt very harsh compared to the Synapse. Anyways, if saddle comfort is an issue, the charge spoon is an obvious first choice simply because it's cheap and has great reviews.

 

[AndyPeace]

Not sure if it's the same shape as my synapse saddle but the spoon is notably more comfortable for my configuration. My original synapse saddle made an irritating creak which was the primary reason for changing it. I tried another cannonade saddle, I think removed from a CAAD 8 bike, very similar in shape but perhaps slightly narrower. It felt very harsh compared to the Synapse. Anyways, if saddle comfort is an issue, the charge spoon is an obvious first choice simply because it's cheap and has great reviews.

If we're talking saddles I swear by this brand, been going strong for over a decade

 

[Ciar]

Lovely ride in this morning, actually made sure to take it easy on parts of the ride rather than push too hard, was scalped at least 5 times, no rlj's but I did leave 10 minutes earlier, slight problem though I forgot my shirt so sitting in work in a v neck jumper until the shop opens

Route: To Work
Activity: Cycle For Distance
Started: 12 Jul 2013 06:00:17
Ride Time: 35:24
Distance: 9.09 miles
Average Speed: 15.41 mph
Fastest Speed: 26.51 mph
Ascent: 385 feet
Descent: 259 feet
Average Heart Rate: 139 bpm
Maximum Heart Rate: 171 bpm
Average Cadence: 69 rpm
Maximum Cadence: 160 rpm
Bike: Cannondale Hybrid

Shoes: Specialized Tahoe

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Lovely ride in this morning, actually made sure to take it easy on parts of the ride rather than push too hard, was scalped at least 5 times, no rlj's but I did leave 10 minutes earlier, slight problem though I forgot my shirt so sitting in work in a v neck jumper until the shop opens

Route: To Work
Activity: Cycle For Distance
Started: 12 Jul 2013 06:00:17
Ride Time: 35:24
Distance: 9.09 miles
Average Speed: 15.41 mph
Fastest Speed: 26.51 mph
Ascent: 385 feet
Descent: 259 feet
Average Heart Rate: 139 bpm
Maximum Heart Rate: 171 bpm
Average Cadence: 69 rpm
Maximum Cadence: 160 rpm
Bike: Cannondale Hybrid

Shoes: Specialized Tahoe

Blimey, you start work early

 

[Ciar]

Blimey, you start work early

Yes have done it for so long,you get used to it after 20 odd years

 

[Supersuperleeds]

What the heck is a charge spoon?

It's one of those clean energy generator things, uses kinetic energy to generate an electrical charge. The quicker you eat your cornflakes, with the movement of your arm, the spoon can charge a mobile phone, hence the name Charge Spoon

Okay, it sounded funnier in my head than in words.

 

[madferret]

Looks like other than it being pink or something when I get there (which I doubt having spoken to the nice chap), that I may be picking up N+1 this evening, feel like a kid at Xmas!

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/for-sale-19-medium-boardman-hybrid-comp.133811/#post-2544665

This one to be precise........

 

[Mo1959]

Looks like other than it being pink or something when I get there (which I doubt having spoken to the nice chap), that I may be picking up N+1 this evening, feel like a kid at Xmas!

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/for-sale-19-medium-boardman-hybrid-comp.133811/#post-2544665

This one to be precise........

Well it definitely looks white in the photos so you should be ok Always exciting getting a new bike. Hope it is suitable and you get it. They look a real do-it-all type of bike so should be fun.

 

[madferret]

Well it definitely looks white in the photos so you should be ok Always exciting getting a new bike. Hope it is suitable and you get it. They look a real do-it-all type of bike so should be fun.

Aye. Looks like an inexpensive upgrade to me over my aging Trek 7100fx, also means I can have a bike here and in Chester where I spend a lot of weekends.

Doubt it will be white for long

Yay!!

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Aye. Looks like an inexpensive upgrade to me over my aging Trek 7100fx, also means I can have a bike here and in Chester where I spend a lot of weekends.

Doubt it will be white for long

Yay!!

Nice, everybody knows white bikes are the fastest bikes you can get

 

[madferret]

Nice, everybody knows white bikes are the fastest bikes you can get

Hope that includes dirty white bikes? I though red bikes were fastest but I am changing my mind, white bike red top combo must be fastest.........

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Nice, everybody knows white bikes are the fastest bikes you can get

Mines silver/black what did David Essex sing about........

 

[madferret]

Who's David Essex?

Getting on Sunday now......looking forward to it. No cycling for me this weekend unless I borrow one.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Who's David Essex?

Getting on Sunday now......looking forward to it. No cycling for me this weekend unless I borrow one.

Wont be for me unless I go fix a rubbing thats developed