I love looking at the Fat Lass range it is a little out of my price range at the moment though, I have found a cheaper supplier that goes up to my size called Tenn Outdoors. I would have to agree with her about the N+1, birthday present or anniversary maybe?
Things I have learned today.
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GuyBoden
Guru
- Location
- Warrington
Hills seem double the height at the end of a long ride.
Firestorm
Veteran
- Location
- Southend on Sea
It was my N+1 , probably thinks I've spent enough this year.
I have tested the waters about getting her a road bike, she does rather like the look of the blue bianchis , but she really loves her specialized hybrid so its probably not really much of an option.
FLAB had a sale on, Mrs FS and a Sale are never more than two clicks apart....
I have tested the waters about getting her a road bike, she does rather like the look of the blue bianchis , but she really loves her specialized hybrid so its probably not really much of an option.
FLAB had a sale on, Mrs FS and a Sale are never more than two clicks apart....
She is a woman after my own heart. I keep looking....
mustang1
Legendary Member
- Location
- London, UK
When you are three quarter the way thru a project and doing things manually is still faster than when doing it automatically, it's better to just do it manually.
And when high up managers ask how the automation is going, just smile and tell them evrything is a-ok.
And when high up managers ask how the automation is going, just smile and tell them evrything is a-ok.
So, todays things learned are....
1) Going really fast (for me) is thrilling and scary as hell at the same time
2) You can stand up on the pedals and not a) snap the bars or b) fall off
3) Lifting your bum periodically from the seat while standing on said pedals eases the pressure on your lady parts
4) The difference in my confidence and fitness in six weeks is amazing.
1) Going really fast (for me) is thrilling and scary as hell at the same time
2) You can stand up on the pedals and not a) snap the bars or b) fall off
3) Lifting your bum periodically from the seat while standing on said pedals eases the pressure on your lady parts
4) The difference in my confidence and fitness in six weeks is amazing.
deptfordmarmoset
Full time tea drinker
- Location
- Armonmy Way
1) Fast is good but try to keep focussed on the danger of an off, and stay in that zone where you're thrilled but completely in control of the situation. Less scary that way, I've found.
2) I'm bad at hoisting my butt out of the saddle but last year I managed to mess up a seatpost beyond repair and managed to cycle 13 miles home without sitting down. Leg pain never exceeded the certain pain I'd get from sitting. Oh, and the bars didn't explode or disintegrate either.
3) In the absence of lady parts, I feel it's best not to add any insights other than to say a good saddle is a great saddle. Hard to find but really worth looking for.
4) Excellent!
I posted this in Mundane news but I am posting it here on this little thread too.
So this is my morning.
1) Go to check tyres on bike and snap valve off back wheel.
2) Swear and call self an idiot, put bike in shed as self does not want to change inner tube without Him Indoors being there.
3) Call self a pathetic excuse for a woman and that self should woman up and do it her self.
4) Take cup of tea, multitool and phone outside and start to take wheel off while following instructions from 'net and remembering what Him Indoors taught self.
5) Replace inner tube and swear at weakness of stupid thumbs as tyre will not go on properly.
6) Use tyre levers and smile as suddenly it all pops together.
7) Reinflate inner tube remembering to be gentle with valve so it doesn't break.
8) Put wheel back on, put chain back on gear cog thingy and reconnect brakes.
9) Swear when self cannot close quick release lever and if self loosens it, brakes rub on rims.
10) Finally close it and ring Brother in Law to come and check handiwork later before self rides it, as Him Indoors is not home until Friday.
So this is my morning.
1) Go to check tyres on bike and snap valve off back wheel.
2) Swear and call self an idiot, put bike in shed as self does not want to change inner tube without Him Indoors being there.
3) Call self a pathetic excuse for a woman and that self should woman up and do it her self.
4) Take cup of tea, multitool and phone outside and start to take wheel off while following instructions from 'net and remembering what Him Indoors taught self.
5) Replace inner tube and swear at weakness of stupid thumbs as tyre will not go on properly.
6) Use tyre levers and smile as suddenly it all pops together.
7) Reinflate inner tube remembering to be gentle with valve so it doesn't break.
8) Put wheel back on, put chain back on gear cog thingy and reconnect brakes.
9) Swear when self cannot close quick release lever and if self loosens it, brakes rub on rims.
10) Finally close it and ring Brother in Law to come and check handiwork later before self rides it, as Him Indoors is not home until Friday.
1) Believe me, what I consider fast some consider an average cruising speed, I am basically scared of anything over about 18 mph unless I am on the flat.
2) Ow, Ow, Ow, Ow!
3) My saddle is not painful at all, it is just sitting in one position gets uncomfortable, I have thought of looking at other saddles and may well ask in my LBS
4) Thank you
summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
It does get easier as you repeat the exercise. I change to studied tyres each winter which means I get extra practice opportunities each year. And new tyres are usually the worst - last time I was putting on the new tyres I think I had to pause and get encouragement from CC to continue it was proving a battle.
Felix79
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Oxford, England
SPD-SL's are very easy to clip in and out of, they make it much nicer to pedal, but if they are not done up tight enough, they are deadly on bad tarmac that's wet. I clipped out of my pedals after cycling with them for the first time and I was trying to get my leg over the saddle of my bike (something that's been a bit tricky due to me not being that flexible), I slipped on the loose surface as the plastic bit twisted and I fell over onto my knee. Bit of grazing and I was thanking god not a single person witnessed this happening. Now a proud owner of a scuffed knee and can't wait for my bloody cycling gloves to arrive in the post as I could have stupidly scuffed up my hands too (I play guitar and I would have been utterly gutted if I had to stop playing for a few weeks).
The gloves will also help with the fizzy feeling you may get in your hands when you have been riding a long time. I was fine when I was doing my little 2.5 to and from work, once I started going further the padded gloves really helped.
Felix79
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Oxford, England
Ty Mrs "SB" , yeah I only got my bike last Thursday and I've not cycled since I was in my early 20's in 2001. All of my family and friends have been really worried that a road bike would cause my back problems to flare up, which has not been the case, but find resting my hands on the hoods of the brake/gear levers is a bit uncomfortable (Also I find the Cannondale saddle is just not comfortable for me either), so I have ordered some really nice padded cycling gloves in bright yellow.
I would look a bit daft with the bright yellow gloves, as all of the other kit I have is either black or black with some white as I wanted it to match my lovely (new to me) bike I bought. Back in the mid 90's when I was in my mid teens and cycling all over Oxford, I wanted a Cannondale bike with the oversized tubing. I learnt that even if it takes 20 years, it does feel great when you finally are able to achieve getting something you thought would be impossible.
Mrs "SB", I would like to add how much I have enjoyed reading your thread and posts. It really has inspired me to press on with getting myself in better shape and helping me with the long term rehab I am doing with regards to a spinal injury. So thank you for sharing and making me realise that it's not as bad as I feared!
Still learning......
1) Doing a spin class is horrible for your bum as the saddle on a spin bike is bigger and completely uncomfortable.
2) I can cycle 16 miles (25km) in just over an hour and a half when it is hilly.
3) Aston Abbots Hill is as good as I thought it would be!
4) Going up hill in the very bottom gear is not at all shameful, it is better than pushing.
5) When trying on a jacket in Sports Direct, move the labels or they will scratch your neck
1) Doing a spin class is horrible for your bum as the saddle on a spin bike is bigger and completely uncomfortable.
2) I can cycle 16 miles (25km) in just over an hour and a half when it is hilly.
3) Aston Abbots Hill is as good as I thought it would be!
4) Going up hill in the very bottom gear is not at all shameful, it is better than pushing.
5) When trying on a jacket in Sports Direct, move the labels or they will scratch your neck
