The Bike Stork brought me... a Wiggins!

[Reynard]

The much anticipated bike stork finally arrived yesterday evening with my Wiggins Rouen 650

Managed a short 10 minute ride this morning - still in the process of sorting out saddle height and other stuff, but first impression was wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee as opposed to the huff, puff, lumpitty, bounce that I'm used to. What a revelation. And I didn't fall off

Just need to figure out how to raise the handlebars a tad...

Think I made the right decision going for the Wiggo as opposed to the Triban. It's a really, really nice bike. Reckon once I've gotten me comfy on it, I'll have loads of fun.

The MTB is being turned into a commuter, as due to some last-minute change of plans, I find myself needing something I'm happy to leave in a bike rack at the station for the next three or four months. So like it or not, it's got a stay of execution ...

 

[13 rider]

Enjoy the new bike
I would hold off raising the handlebars for a few more rides it such a big change from flat bars to drops you might just get use the new riding position

 

[Reynard]

@13 rider - Good point, I'll see how I go.

Meant to say in opening post that I extend a BIG thank you to everyone who offered advice and thoughts when I was looking for the right bike. I really appreciated the help.

 

[Cycleops]

A Wiggins with no 'Sir' in front?

Glad you're happy with it, have fun.

 

[roadrash]

whats all this then, a new bike thread with no photos , that will never do, we like pics

 

[Reynard]

LOLOLOLOL I'll get some pics up - as soon as it's stopped raining... I promise

 

[Reynard]

As promised, here she is

 

[smutchin]

Saw one of those in the window of my local Halfords recently. First thought was they'd got the fork on back to front but the paintwork shows that not to be the case.

Will be interested to hear more about it.

 

[Reynard]

No, the forks aren't on back-to-front - they're meant to be like the ones on the posh Pinarellos

Have done about 30 miles on it so far, mostly five mile spins. Will be tackling something longer later in the week. It's a really nice bike to ride, very responsive compared to my old MTB, but still need to tweak the riding position a little bit to get it to where I need to be - bring saddle forward a touch and rotate the bars back a little, methinks.

So far, it seems to be working well as a bike for a shorter lady

 

[Elybazza61]

Nicely;I'd just move the saddle forward a bit first although it looks like there isn't much leeway left,if it's still a stretch you may need an in-line seat post as I don't think those bars need raising much more.

Might find that a little more height on the seat post may be enough to roll you forwards on to the bars more but make sure you are not extending your legs too much on the down-stroke.

Oh and please remove the nasty wheel reflectors

 

[smutchin]

No, the forks aren't on back-to-front - they're meant to be like the ones on the posh Pinarellos

I assumed it was for the benefit of Halfords employees, who seem to have a thing about putting forks on back to front.

 

[Reynard]

@Elybazza61 - I still had about 10mm leeway on the saddle, so have moved it forward that much and we'll see how it goes. Can always move it up a bit as well. Otherwise I might have to get an inline seat post, as I gather, based on what I've read, that I can't simply flip the post round 180 degrees. Am using the bike to commute at the moment (have lost patience with the MTB) so the reflectors will stay for now

@smutchin - yessss, I am rather aware of their bike assembly blonde moments

 

[Reynard]

Tested out the new tweaks to the riding position tonight, and it's made a really big difference. I feel a lot more confident. But still need to both raise the saddle and rotate the bars back just a tad, and then I think I'll have sussed it. Was a real pleasure to be out this evening.

 

[Cycleops]

Saw one of those in the window of my local Halfords recently. First thought was they'd got the fork on back to front but the paintwork shows that not to be the case.

Will be interested to hear more about it.

Even if you incorrectly turned them the decor would still match. Might be an interesting challenge for some Halfords employees.

 

[MarquisMatsugae]

As promised, here she is

I like that,very sturdy looking
Glad you are enjoying your new ride