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

[SpokeyDokey]

He hasn't recorded a ride on Strava since 30th August. I know his knee was playing up. Hope he is ok.

I hope he is ok too - I liked reading his postings.

 

[sleaver]

Small update from me. I've been stuck indoors

I went out last Wednesday to try and get a KOM that I keep missing by 2 seconds but gave up as I wasn't fast enough. So I thought I would try and get my average up. Ended up with an average of 28kph which I was pleased with.

Then, woke up on Thursday with man flu and I've still got a blocked nose

At least it's given me a chance to buy a few items of clothing for the colder months ahead.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

He hasn't recorded a ride on Strava since 30th August. I know his knee was playing up. Hope he is ok.

Hope so, we have never heard from James (Typhoon) since so long ago.

 

[fivepence]

Went out today to meet up with a club who I've just joined. Of course me been me i go to the completely wrong village and hence couldn't find the pub which was the meeting point.
With no way of contacting them and by time i had realised i was in wrong place , by time i had got back to where i should have gone , they had left - Ah well next time

http://www.strava.com/activities/83301034

 

[Supersuperleeds]

7th 1000 mile month in a row completed today.

Very windy ride tonight

@Nigelnaturist - good ride that Nigel

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Small update from me. I've been stuck indoors

I went out last Wednesday to try and get a KOM that I keep missing by 2 seconds but gave up as I wasn't fast enough. So I thought I would try and get my average up. Ended up with an average of 28kph which I was pleased with.

Then, woke up on Thursday with man flu and I've still got a blocked nose

At least it's given me a chance to buy a few items of clothing for the colder months ahead.

Hope you are better soon, the only thing I really need is perhaps a better Jacket. Still trying t decide between the Claris 8sp ( only need the shifters) or a sora 9 sp in which case I need shifters rear cassette and chain the mechs should work ok. Though if I can drop on a 9 sp Tiagra or such like or an Alvio Just seen the New Alivio for £29 at chainreations might ask Santa. A ten speed I would need a complete group set. When you consider what I do with my 7sp triple the 9sp set-up, (the eight would be fine but I gain nothing at the bottom end as I am starting to push 52x15 quite regular on the flat, not fat yet but improving), should help providing I find a the right cassette

 

[Nigelnaturist]

7th 1000 mile month in a row completed today.

Very windy ride tonight

@Nigelnaturist - good ride that Nigel

Cheers mate, still can't compete with you on distance. Well done.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

He hasn't recorded a ride on Strava since 30th August. I know his knee was playing up. Hope he is ok.

He was on here yesterday.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Just seen this Forme Longcliffe 2.0 2013 model £599 and if I have read it right 105 shifters

• Frame - Forme 7005 Aluminium, Triple Butted, Mudguard Eyelets
• Sizes - 48cm, 51cm, 53cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm
• Fork - Forme T700 12K Carbon Blade, 1-1/8" Alloy Steerer, Mudguard Eyelets
• Handlebar - One23 SL Alloy 31.8mm, 144mm Drop, 77mm Reach
• Stem - One23 SL Alloy, 28.6x31.8mm, 7° Rise
• Handlebar Tape - Forme Ergofit Cork, White
• Headset - FSA No.10, 1-1/8" Semi-Integrated
• Spacer - Forme Alloy, 3x 5mm, 2x 10mm
• Bottom Bracket - FSA Mega Exo Sealed
• Chainset - FSA Omega Compact, 50/34T
• Chain - KMC X10, 10 Speed
• Saddle - 4ZA Stratos Mens, 130mm
• Seatpost - One23 SL Alloy, Micro Adjust, 31.6mm
• Wheelset - Mavic Aksium Sealed Bearing
• Front Mech - Microshift Centos
• Rear Mech - Mavic Aksium Sealed Bearing
• Shifters - Microshift Bona, 10 Speed
• Cassette - Shimano Tiagra, 10 Speed, 12-28T
• Brake Callipers - Forme Alloy Dual Pivot, 47-57mm, Cartridge Pads
• Tyres - Kenda Kriterium, 700x23c

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/153513/products/forme-longcliffe-2-0-2013-road-bike.aspx

 

[Mo1959]

Just seen this Forme Longcliffe 2.0 2013 model £599 and if I have read it right 105 shifters

• Frame - Forme 7005 Aluminium, Triple Butted, Mudguard Eyelets
• Sizes - 48cm, 51cm, 53cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm
• Fork - Forme T700 12K Carbon Blade, 1-1/8" Alloy Steerer, Mudguard Eyelets
• Handlebar - One23 SL Alloy 31.8mm, 144mm Drop, 77mm Reach
• Stem - One23 SL Alloy, 28.6x31.8mm, 7° Rise
• Handlebar Tape - Forme Ergofit Cork, White
• Headset - FSA No.10, 1-1/8" Semi-Integrated
• Spacer - Forme Alloy, 3x 5mm, 2x 10mm
• Bottom Bracket - FSA Mega Exo Sealed
• Chainset - FSA Omega Compact, 50/34T
• Chain - KMC X10, 10 Speed
• Saddle - 4ZA Stratos Mens, 130mm
• Seatpost - One23 SL Alloy, Micro Adjust, 31.6mm
• Wheelset - Mavic Aksium Sealed Bearing
• Front Mech - Microshift Centos
• Rear Mech - Mavic Aksium Sealed Bearing
• Shifters - Microshift Bona, 10 Speed
• Cassette - Shimano Tiagra, 10 Speed, 12-28T
• Brake Callipers - Forme Alloy Dual Pivot, 47-57mm, Cartridge Pads
• Tyres - Kenda Kriterium, 700x23c

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/153513/products/forme-longcliffe-2-0-2013-road-bike.aspx

That's a good buy. My Longcliffe 3 was £750 if I remember correctly. I think it will be micro shifters. I actually really like them. Small paddle to go up the gears and the larger paddle to go down rather than the whole lever moving.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

That's a good buy. My Longcliffe 3 was £750 if I remember correctly. I think it will be micro shifters. I actually really like them. Small paddle to go up the gears and the larger paddle to go down rather than the whole lever moving.

If I had the money I would be well tempted even though its a compact.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

That's a good buy. My Longcliffe 3 was £750 if I remember correctly. I think it will be micro shifters. I actually really like them. Small paddle to go up the gears and the larger paddle to go down rather than the whole lever moving.

Now you got me thinking about shifters again, I am supposed to be looking at kids bikes.

 

[Mo1959]

Now you got me thinking about shifters again, I am supposed to be looking at kids bikes.

I think they might be too small for you.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

triple 10sp shifters £145
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Microshift-...aign=Adwords&gclid=CPmJr7z91bkCFbHItAod7hUAvw

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I think they might be too small for you.

Very funny, the 11 year old here, wants to go out and his bike is way to small. I am not intrally sure what type of bike, there are very few road bikes in our price range for him, and I am not sure it's what he would really want, I think this might not be a bad option though if we can stretch to it.
Giant XTC Jr 1 24 inch 2014 Kids Bike

• Sizes - 24"
• Colours - Red/Black
• Frame - ALUXX-Grade Aluminum
• Fork - Suspension, 50mm Travel, alloy monoque lower
• Handlebar - Giant Jr MTB, Low Rise 25.4mm
• Stem - Forged alloy ahead, 15 degree rise
• Seatpost - Aluminium
• Saddle - Giant Jr MTB
• Pedals - One-piece resin
• Shifters - Shimano Revoshift 21 speed
• Front Derailleur - Shimano Tourney
• Rear Derailleur - Shimano Altus
• Brakes - Linear pull
• Brake Levers - Alloy, Junior MTB
• Cassette - 14-34 freewheel
• Chain - KMC HV500
• Crankset - Prowheel 42/34/24
• Bottom Bracket - Semi-cartridge BB
• Rims - Giant kids 24", aluminium
• Hubs - Joytech nutted type, 32H
• Spokes - Stainless steel
• Tires - Giant Junior Sport, S-XC4 24x1.95"
• Extras - Bell, Kickstand

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/150641/products/giant-xtc-jr-1-24-inch-2014-kids-bike.aspx

or this £30 cheaper @ 249
I know the specs are a little lower,
http://www.rutlandcycling.com/150642/products/giant-xtc-jr-2-24-inch-kids-bike.aspx