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

[Salinger]

Im off on my first proper ride tomorrow, Not got a route set or anything, just going to go to the Peaks and test it all out, see what i can find etc. Ive not got the best bike at all, dont even know what kind of bike it is!! I suppose that will hinder me in the long run? Im just looking to get my fitness up, lose some weight and enjoy myself though. Im really excited and a little apprehensive!

 

[Salinger]

Many use Strava, but there are other possibilities, Endomondo, Ride with GPS, GPSies
After a while I got fed up using the phone and got a GPS but it's a good way in to use the phone

hey, yes ive downloaded Endomondo as my sister uses it, ill try both and decide which feels best Thanks

 

[Salinger]

I have this bike "phantom integra mountain bike" got it for £35 at a used bike store. So i guess its pretty rubbish haha
Doesnt ride the smoothest or fastest but that could be down to me.

 

[BrianEvesham]

Not much doing here, still shaking off Manflu and I started night shifts last Monday. Even managed two days of bus driving as well this weekend, at least I'll have some cash soon for wheel upgrades.
Still looking forward to checking out the new mudguards.

 

[Goonerobes]

I don't often ride two days in a row but with no adverse effects from the set up changes & the fact it wasn't raining again meant it would have been rude not to!

http://www.strava.com/activities/107741238

 

[Stonechat]

Had a lot to do today and besides new bike not due until tomorrow.
Late morning delivery van pulled up and one new bike
Visited Mum on the hybrid and very short outing on the Felt Z95

Forgotten what a road bike feels like
I like the lower centre of gravity
Brakes feel a bit soft - probably need bedding in
Forgotten how when you push hard you have to really hold the handlebar to keep going straight,

Did a PR without trying much
Here is a pic (before I had adjusted the angle of the handlebar)
http://www.strava.com/activities/107759479

 

[Mo1959]

@Stonechat That looks very nice Bob. I wish you many happy miles on it.

 

[azraphale]

congratulations on the bike and the PB, it is a thing of beauty is it not

 

[stevey]

@Stonechat Very nice enjoy the ride

 

[Stonechat]

Looked at the tyre - max pressure quoted 130 psi
My cheapo Halford red track pump can only manage about 105 psi!

 

[Mo1959]

Looked at the tyre - max pressure quoted 130 psi
My cheapo Halford red track pump can only manage about 105 psi!

I wouldn't fancy running at 130 psi on anything other than a totally smooth surface. You will lose your fillings. Lol. 105 sounds fine.

 

[SWSteve]

Gorgeous bike @Stonechat

 

[Old Plodder]

Nice looking ride Stonechat, I have one of Felt's single speeds, rides like a dream, pity the 'motor' is so 'rusty'. Enjoy.

 

[Stonechat]

Not really deflated but rear tyre flat this morning
Took the inner tube out and it is defective, three tiny pinpricks near the valve, in the manufacture. This was very slow and I had to put it under water to find the place.
Don't yet have a spare in 23/25 mm, hybrid has larger tyre and inner tubes

Wiggle are dealing with it and I expect they will send me an inner tube

On the plus side fitted the speed cadence sensor and these are talking to the Garmin ok

 

[azraphale]

Looked at the tyre - max pressure quoted 130 psi
My cheapo Halford red track pump can only manage about 105 psi!

mine are inflated to 100 psi and i find that comfortable and fairly smooth