What distance on new bike

[slowmotion]

It took me a few weeks to get used to the riding position on my first road bike but I was pretty old. Also, pulling the brake levers seemed very odd after a straight bar bike. My only advice would be to give it a whirl and see how it goes. Whatever you do, don't despair. Road bikes a big fun.

 

[Pjays666]

Might want to check the weather forecast and take a brolley ( and a windbreak). Is the saddle off an old bike or new. That may well be the issue if not used to it

Think there is a window as far as weather is concerned and saddle is new with bike but only changed my saddle on hybrid a few months ago too so expecting the discomfort from new saddle

 

[boydj]

I'd do a short loop at the start of the run so that anything that needs fixed can be identified and sorted, and then do a route that has bail-out options in case you get unusual aches and pains if you are not used to the set-up, or the weather turns bad on you. Hopefully, all will be well and you'll get plenty of miles in and enjoy the new bike.

 

[sreten]

My first ride for 20 years last week was 57 miles on a new bike, I wouldn't recommend it though as my legs were knackered!

The first 25 miles were pretty easy so if you do those sort of distances regularly you should be able to knock off 40+ without any trouble.

Hi,

That is is not a good idea in simply every respect.. Try doing it again. Things will complain miles
before you hit 25 miles, you got the benefit of your body ignoring a one-off apparent effort.

rgds, sreten,

 

[Gravity Aided]

Depending on any fitness you may have from other sports, I normally think 10 miles is a good loop for sorting problems, and not so bad for finding your place on the bike and making necessary adjustments for comfort and fit. Then try something 15 miles, etc. Bring tools and a cell phone. Extra tubes and a frame pump would not go amiss. Better to patch tubes at home, rather than the side of the road. Hybrid should be good background for your road bike. Enjoy yourself!

 

[mcshroom]

Due to time constraints and damaging another bike at the wrong time, my raleigh's first ride was a 200km audax. I wouldn't recommend this though (and I had built it up myself so had a decent idea of the set up)

Take a multi tool with you, and be prepared to stop and adjust as you go along. I'd bet it will take you a few rides to get the bike to feel right.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Due to time constraints and damaging another bike at the wrong time, my raleigh's first ride was a 200km audax.

Pah! A few years ago I rode a 400km on a new bike that I picked up the day before. Naked.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Chapeau !
What did the bicycle shop folks say when you came in naked to pick up your bicycle?

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Chapeau !
What did the bicycle shop folks say when you came in naked to pick up your bicycle?

Nothing.

 

[ColinJ]

Pah! A few years ago I rode a 400km on a new bike that I picked up the day before. Naked.

Pah! A few years ago a 77 year old rode a 200 km hilly audax on a new bike which he had broken his hand falling off a few days before - link!

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Pah! A few years ago a 77 year old rode a 200 km hilly audax on a new bike which he had broken his hand falling off a few days before - link!

Maybe so, but I was dead at the time and only got revived a week later.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Glad to hear. I've been on some rides where I felt dead afterwards.

 

[biggs682]

As he said, except make the short trip a loop, then you're never far from home if the bike falls apart under you!
(just kidding)

couldnt agree more

 

[Old Plodder]

A test ride first to make any adjustments, next time your normal riding distance, then build up the miles as you see fit.

 

[totallyfixed]

Thanks for all the replies, I will keep you all posted as I said my main concern was getting used to the new position and the gears on the brake levers but really looking forward to practicing

Do a loop round Pendle, that should sort the bike and your legs out.