I got an early ride in today. Man from council due in half an hour.
I simply rode down the hill to the Marriotts Way and followed it to Freeland's Corner then turned around and came back again but rode through the edge of New Costessey to make a change on the last mile.
10.75 miles averaging 11.8mph.
I have a few small niggles on the new PX CX
. Firstly, that San Marco saddle has to go. After about 6 miles it was getting seriously ouchy in the lady-bit department. I'll put my Selle Italia on as that's bedded in to my bum now, it's been on the Defy for a month. Another little tiny thing is, when I turn sharply, my toe catches the front tyre just a smidge. I'll move my cleats a tiny bit. It's a 51cm frame. 1cm bigger than my old Defy, the same size as my roadie. The top bar is shorter, which is really comfy but the forks just seem closer somehow. It's not enough to cause any problems, it just made me jump with a 'what the heck was that' moment as I was turning hard left going uphill out of the cycleway gate. It's not a particularly tight gate as it accommodates horses as well so it's not one when I needed to get off and waddle through.
Last time I was at Planet X, I tried a CX bike for size. The 51 felt wonderful, hence buying one. The next size up - a 54 I believe - was mahoosive so I know that I have the right size.
Better get out of towel and bathrobe and await man from council then. Only 34 and a bit miles to go to target. Feeling pleased.