Very fat bloke needs advice

[Globalti]

You would find road slicks exhilaratingly fast if pumped up hard.

 

[Cyberdad]

I've got a 15 year old as well - The most important bit of the info is the 'whatever' bit at the end

Isn't it amazing how much feeling can be expressed by just that one word. With my daughter it goes alongside others such as "Hello!" and "Yeah, right" and a whole range of silent facial expressions and tilts of the head.

 

[swee'pea99]

One more major improvement for not a lot of cash: this is the best upgrade you'll ever get for a fiver (p&p is free) - a bottle will last you two years, and it makes a real difference to the ride...as well as helping prevent relatively expensive things wearing out.

 

[Cyberdad]

You would find road slicks exhilaratingly fast if pumped up hard.

In the last two months there is a great deal I have enjoyed about my riding to work other than my reducing weight and increasing fitness. Being able to notice the world around me, see the sun come up, listen to the birds whilst cycling across the park are all part of it. Riding in the New Forest on the occasional weekend just takes me back to my childhood and the summer holidays which seemed so long, and during which it never rained.

Whilst I expect to become much faster as my fitness and weight improves, and when I fit slicks, and get an increasing level of enjoyment, I don't think I really expect to feel exhilaration from the speed. I have a Honda Fireblade which I rely on for "thrills"

 

[Cyberdad]

I have been using motorcycle chain lube, but I will order a can as it certainly looks good for the price.

 

[Lazy-Commuter]

In the last two months there is a great deal I have enjoyed about my riding to work other than my reducing weight and increasing fitness. Being able to notice the world around me, see the sun come up, listen to the birds whilst cycling across the park are all part of it. Riding in the New Forest on the occasional weekend just takes me back to my childhood and the summer holidays which seemed so long, and during which it never rained.

Whilst I expect to become much faster as my fitness and weight improves, and when I fit slicks, and get an increasing level of enjoyment, I don't think I really expect to feel exhilaration from the speed. I have a Honda Fireblade which I rely on for "thrills"

I'll echo pretty much all of that for the benefits. My highlight lately (and I keep going on about it on here) was my first night ride and having an owl fly alongside me for a while.

Team GB in 2012 await you should you ever manage to outpace a 'Blade !!

Edit: speaking as an ex-CBR600 rider, cycling can be quite exhilarating at times even at the speeds you can reach whilst pedalling. It's not the same, of course, but it's good in a different way.

 

[LLB]

In the last two months there is a great deal I have enjoyed about my riding to work other than my reducing weight and increasing fitness. Being able to notice the world around me, see the sun come up, listen to the birds whilst cycling across the park are all part of it. Riding in the New Forest on the occasional weekend just takes me back to my childhood and the summer holidays which seemed so long, and during which it never rained.


You are showing your age

Whilst I expect to become much faster as my fitness and weight improves, and when I fit slicks, and get an increasing level of enjoyment, I don't think I really expect to feel exhilaration from the speed. I have a Honda Fireblade which I rely on for "thrills"

40mph+ downhill on skinny tyres is fairly exhilarating (have some big hills around Cheltenham). Admittedly not quite up there with superbike performance, but it is all relative (have a ZX6R myself wich I use both on the road and on the track when funds allow)

 

[Cyberdad]

40mph+ downhill on skinny tyres is fairly exhilarating (have some big hills around Cheltenham). Admittedly not quite up there with superbike performance, but it is all relative (have a ZX6R myself wich I use both on the road and on the track when funds allow)

I haven't done a track day for about two years now. The last one was at Castle Combe which was fantastic because their planning restrictions limit them to no more than 12 bikes on track at any one time, which really allows you to push things without worrying about being cut up in the corners.

 

[postman]

Hello and welcome.Just take things easy.Nice short trips out to build yourself up.And as some money comes in treat yourself.Nothing wrong with Aldi stuff to get you started my rain jacket is from them.And it is ok.Being a big long streak i have probs getting bargains.So ask away and many people will help.24 stone.If you try to lose weight go and see your nurse or doctor.Do it right.Last month i was told to shed a few pounds and was given a food sheet to follow.So again welcome and enjoy.

 

[rnscotch]

Aldi's winter cycling gear starts on the 18th...

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[punkypossum]

I shall set my alarm!!!

 

[summerdays]

And report back to us how you are doing ... it has been really interesting hearing how BTFB has been transforming.

 

[Bigtallfatbloke]

it has been really interesting hearing how BTFB has been transforming

..so you are a secret electronics nerd as well huh?

 

[summerdays]

..so you are a secret electronics nerd as well huh?

That is definately something that could not be said about me... I remember my Dad showing me how to rewire a plug and then saying find someone else to do it if I needed one done. Me and electrics just don't go together. That's why I married an electrics/computer/technology nerd.

 

[Cyberdad]

Pump the tires up well - have you got a pump with a pressure gauge? If they're knobblies you probably want to aim for about 50psi (there should be a recommendation on the sidewall of the tyre).

Oh, and PM me your address. I've got a slick MTB tire which has a good bit of life left in it and a couple of tubes for that size - couldn't bring myself to throw them away when I cleared the garage out at the weekend, you're welcome to them. New forest tracks will be fine with slick tires (just take care on the corners!), but you will likely get a few punctures from all the bits of flint about so remember to carry a repair kit and pump.

It arrived in the post this morning Thank You