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

[nuttall1991]

My first instinct was to replace parts one at a time too and then consulted my uncle (an experienced cyclist) who said it doesn't sound like it's worth it and to just save up for a decent full set up. I have my sights set on the triban 3 as I can't find a bad word to be said about it for the price it comes at....

 

[nuttall1991]

Just noticed you have a Viking Torino, I've got the spectre

 

[Nigelnaturist]

My first instinct was to replace parts one at a time too and then consulted my uncle (an experienced cyclist) who said it doesn't sound like it's worth it and to just save up for a decent full set up. I have my sights set on the triban 3 as I can't find a bad word to be said about it for the price it comes at....

To many people write cheaper bikes off, I know I am not going to win any races as I dont compete, but I just did 31 miles @ 16mph. and thats with mudguards and a rack. If you can save a little more the 5A at £430 ish is a far better bike 9sp 2013 Sora triple (so with shifters you can use on the drops) with carbon forks the red Triban 3 can be difficult to find, I did read it is currently in stock, but who knows for how long.

http://app.strava.com/activities/100494973

 

[nuttall1991]

Yeah saw the triban 3 on decathlon but they didn't have my size. That 5 A does look good, really appreciate the advice as I am completely new to this! But so far so good with my 13kg £150 bike!

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Yeah saw the triban 3 on decathlon but they didn't have my size. That 5 A does look good, really appreciate the advice as I am completely new to this! But so far so good with my 13kg £150 bike!

Mine can weigh up to 18Kgs depends what I am carrying, though 14-15 is probably more the norm

 

[SWSteve]

@nuttall1991 Hi, that's a great reason to get on the bike. Hope the time starts to fall off, it soon will.

What bike did you get?

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@ItsSteveLovell

Just noticed you have a Viking Torino, I've got the spectre

 

[SWSteve]

@ItsSteveLovell

Ahhhh, lovely looking bike, it's red!

 

[stevey]

Just the normal after work ride, strange that yesterday struggled with heavy legs but tonight felt really strong and up for it....
http://www.strava.com/activities/100525199

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Just the normal after work ride, strange that yesterday struggled with heavy legs but tonight felt really strong and up for it....
http://www.strava.com/activities/100525199

Its how it goes, previous nights diet plays a big part, I did a quickish 50Km this aft, but nipped out to make up some miles, and did 10K at 88% of my max H.R. and didn't set one p.b. but the ride even though it hurt felt good.

http://app.strava.com/activities/100511840/overview

Edit I know mixing metric and imperial again.

 

[Stonechat]

Sometimes I find that I am just suprised how well I am going, sometimes is me/fitness/legs/ winds whatever it's never the same.

 

[Stonechat]

Perhaps I will weigh my (very) sturdy steed one day!

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Sometimes I find that I am just suprised how well I am going, sometimes is me/fitness/legs/ winds whatever it's never the same.

Thats why you can never compare the same route twice and what makes it interesting.

 

[Stonechat]

As funds for the bike I would like are not there I have also been considering Triban - the 3 and 5 are both triples which suits me. (Especially older model red Triban 3). Also looking at secondhand market.
Was interested that @Nigelnaturist has put on MTB rear mech. I struggle a little knowing the compatability of different parts, for example I see a certain bike and wonder if it would take a 11-32 cassette.
So for the time being will look for a road bike - never going to to have enough time to do up the 1980's Claud Butler with Reynolds 531 frame.
However seem to be doing ok on the hybrid for now

 

[Mo1959]

Been raining most of the night and is currently only 2 degrees above. Road reports mention icy patches. Hmmm, what to do. It looks like the last day before over a week of strong winds so I better get out and do a few miles I think. Will have to take it easy if there is a chance of ice so probably won't build up much heat. Brrrrr.