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The Retirement Thread
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monkers
Veteran
Good morning all - looks like a really good riding day today.
The sorry carcass elevation sequence is complete, breakfast had and the first cup of Yorkyshire imbibed. I've actually been up ages but am enjoying reading something other than bike reviews etc. I've learned the reviewers' art of deceit, and I'll not be suckered into believing what they say. Ultimately it is the bigger bike makers who pay their salaries and they know it.
Will be a solo ride as friend Danni will be paragliding instead. This will feel like the first ride on the now destickered Emonda. My fingers are crossed, I can do without further bike woes. I think the chain looks a little slack, like it needs a link or two out, but I think paranoia might be getting to kick in. I'm going to try hard to ignore what I think I've seen.
There aren't many actual hills close to where I live, I'm sure many of you will identify our steepest of climbs as gentle slopes. In fact the steepest hill round here is man-made. It's the climb over a railway bridge of a disued railway. It's narrow and controlled by lights.
The sprint away from the lights from a standstill requires good acceleration, and this is where I valued the lightweight and compact little Cube. I could get out of the saddle, over the bars and the bike would seem not to hold up the traffic too badly. That will be one test for the Emonda today, another will be to try it on smooth roads to see if the carbon frame transmits enough feel to keep it interesting.
I can't return this bike, and I'm not well-enough off just to keep buying others, so it will have to be a keeper, But then having said that, if it doesn't reward me enough, I'll be trying to scrape the pennies together to buy my Cube back from the dealer as a second project bike - so don't be too surprised to see it make a comeback.
The sorry carcass elevation sequence is complete, breakfast had and the first cup of Yorkyshire imbibed. I've actually been up ages but am enjoying reading something other than bike reviews etc. I've learned the reviewers' art of deceit, and I'll not be suckered into believing what they say. Ultimately it is the bigger bike makers who pay their salaries and they know it.
Will be a solo ride as friend Danni will be paragliding instead. This will feel like the first ride on the now destickered Emonda. My fingers are crossed, I can do without further bike woes. I think the chain looks a little slack, like it needs a link or two out, but I think paranoia might be getting to kick in. I'm going to try hard to ignore what I think I've seen.
There aren't many actual hills close to where I live, I'm sure many of you will identify our steepest of climbs as gentle slopes. In fact the steepest hill round here is man-made. It's the climb over a railway bridge of a disued railway. It's narrow and controlled by lights.
The sprint away from the lights from a standstill requires good acceleration, and this is where I valued the lightweight and compact little Cube. I could get out of the saddle, over the bars and the bike would seem not to hold up the traffic too badly. That will be one test for the Emonda today, another will be to try it on smooth roads to see if the carbon frame transmits enough feel to keep it interesting.
I can't return this bike, and I'm not well-enough off just to keep buying others, so it will have to be a keeper, But then having said that, if it doesn't reward me enough, I'll be trying to scrape the pennies together to buy my Cube back from the dealer as a second project bike - so don't be too surprised to see it make a comeback.
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welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Morning. It's a bit 💨 up here but I have 
Some of the sideways gusts on higher ground scared me a bit. Normally a steady wind is fine but it seemed to be gusting from all directions and catching me out at times.
Will enjoy my Weetabix and banana now.
Some of the sideways gusts on higher ground scared me a bit. Normally a steady wind is fine but it seemed to be gusting from all directions and catching me out at times.
Will enjoy my Weetabix and banana now.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Morning. It's a bit 💨 up here but I have
Some of the sideways gusts on higher ground scared me a bit. Normally a steady wind is fine but it seemed to be gusting from all directions and catching me out at times.
Will enjoy my Weetabix and banana now.
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Well done Mo
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
.........and they felt it today! Lol.
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
He'll maybe lock the door when he sees you coming in case you mutilate any more of his bikes!
Flick of the Elbow
less than
- Location
- SW Edinburgh
Images of Jean de Florette spring to mind
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Ride plans postponed and we are checking in at 1.00pm. I think I might be wall climbing by then. If we go out it will be one hour on a hill climb repeat route I've devised. It's mainly for my friend's benefit. She wants to climb better and we all know what that means. 
I've been mentoring this lady. She asked for my help, now I'm far from expert, just a club rider but showed her what works for me. We changed many things; seat raised by 2cm, seat moved back, foot position changed, relaxed grip instead of clinging on for grim death etc. Plus loads of other bits.
The improvement in her cycling over three months is tremendous. She's now disappointed if we come home with less than 15 avg! Thursday we got home with 16.9avg over 36 flat miles - no tailwind. I nearly died on the front. 😄
As for climbing!! It's a worry! About a month ago my shoulder checks suddenly found her on my wheel instead of 50 metres back. I'm not sure I should do any more.......bad for my ego. 😏 I can drop her on a climb but it's eyeballs out stuff.
So the point of this little story. It's a great feeling when someone asks for advice but especially good when they try it and make the advice work. I'm not sure if what I offer is correct but it works for me.
I've been mentoring this lady. She asked for my help, now I'm far from expert, just a club rider but showed her what works for me. We changed many things; seat raised by 2cm, seat moved back, foot position changed, relaxed grip instead of clinging on for grim death etc. Plus loads of other bits.
The improvement in her cycling over three months is tremendous. She's now disappointed if we come home with less than 15 avg! Thursday we got home with 16.9avg over 36 flat miles - no tailwind. I nearly died on the front. 😄
As for climbing!! It's a worry! About a month ago my shoulder checks suddenly found her on my wheel instead of 50 metres back. I'm not sure I should do any more.......bad for my ego. 😏 I can drop her on a climb but it's eyeballs out stuff.
So the point of this little story. It's a great feeling when someone asks for advice but especially good when they try it and make the advice work. I'm not sure if what I offer is correct but it works for me.
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Can you train me too then please?
Been a few years now..........pre bike crash and last sciatica since I normally averaged 15mph plus on my rides. You can only do what you can do I suppose.
gavroche
Getting old but not past it
- Location
- North Wales
Bonjour tout le monde. Been up a good 45 minutes now and finishing my breakfast before taking Molly for her walk. Sky is grey today but no rain forecasted so I might go for a ride this afternoon.
Yesterday, whilst walking the dog I met somebody I used to teach French to about 25 years ago. He is a lawyer but now retired and as we got talking, he is also a keen cyclist and offered to go for a ride together when all is back to normal. He is only 2 years younger than me so hopefully, I will be able to keep up with him. Bye for now.
Yesterday, whilst walking the dog I met somebody I used to teach French to about 25 years ago. He is a lawyer but now retired and as we got talking, he is also a keen cyclist and offered to go for a ride together when all is back to normal. He is only 2 years younger than me so hopefully, I will be able to keep up with him. Bye for now.
GM
Legendary Member
- Location
- North of the river
Morning all....
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Yep. We all just do what we can. I always tell people we're all good cyclists, it's like life we all have different abilities.Can you train me too then please?
