I got a bike fit before ordering. Would have gotten the same size if I hadn't, but decided it was time to finally sort out my riding position
I've ordered one, but it won't show up untill christmas.
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Bicycle ERA |OT| This Is Why
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I got a bike fit before ordering. Would have gotten the same size if I hadn't, but decided it was time to finally sort out my riding position
I've ordered one, but it won't show up untill christmas.
Oooh. Post some pictures and impressions when it arrives.
I got a bike fit last weekend and noticed the difference since. Nothing was changed dramatically apart from raising my bars to help with my back recovery but overall all the little changes feel much better.
Aye, like I said this guy won his in a raffle and wasn't using it much so I was able to get it pretty cheap.
It's a case of it being better than nothing unfortunately. Lord knows I would have sprung for Lithium ion if I could have gotten it for the same price.
Cycling is a great way to get fit. The strain on your body is minimal (compared to say running or going to the gym), so you're less prone to injure yourself.
Besides that improving on a bike is a really natural process.
GCN has some great videos on how to get fit by riding a bike.
GCN YouTube Channel
My dog is sound asleep after running around after me around the local country park on my bike, was a bit worried he'd try and herd me but no he just ran with me so cute :)
I have lost over a stone so far, also due to eating better as well.
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Dang, I haven't been getting thread alerts, I thought it'd died for some reason! The rides are getting colder and slippier now, I'm starting to wear my buff!
I always wear a buff around my neck when riding due to unpleasant draft, unless it is really warm.
Nice! In the first year since I started riding I lost 10kg. I don't want to lose any more weight now though, so I have to eat up after riding.
I feel a lot more energetic and happy.
Glad you found something thats working for you, keep at it!
Yes I do feel a lot better in myself, but my BMI says I am still a stone over-weight this would take me to the upper level of the range of what I should be, I am going to keep with what I am doing to see where I maybe plateau or this time next year I could be very close to the weight I should be, but I am not sure I can go that far.
Is there a bike commuting thread or this thread covers everything cycling?
I need some comfortable saddle recommendation for daily 25 mile commute. Got a folding ebike recently. It helps me get to work 10 minutes sooner than a 700c normal bike and I can skip the shower.
I need some comfortable saddle recommendation for daily 25 mile commute. Got a folding ebike recently. It helps me get to work 10 minutes sooner than a 700c normal bike and I can skip the shower.
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Are you going to be stalling it outside? In that case don't take anything with foam or gel padding. It'll just soak up water and make for a horrible experience.
Selle Royal and Brooks are brands that make saddles that are more on the comfortable and less sporty end of the spectrum of cycling.
The bike is locked outside during work, but I carry a rain cover and I will be using it to cover the electric bits of the bike.
I went on a bit of an epic on Saturday - from the centre of Edinburgh up to the high Pentlands and did the '5 Peaks' (West Kip, East Kip, Scald Law, Carnethy, and Turnhouse). Here's a pic from the first of the hills on the ridge (West Kip) - you can see the ridge stretching out behind. A fair bit of pushing, but some awesome downhills as a reward. This pic was taken only 2 hours from the centre of Edinburgh.
Dear me, Scotland is so beautiful.
I'm not sure if you know, but what is road cycling like in Scotland? I've been there a couple of times but never in the context of riding a roadbike.
It's good! As I said, I'm in Edinburgh but there are quiet routes every direction from the city for the road bikes. Plenty of quiet roads with not a great deal of traffic. We have the Lammermuir hills to the South, Fife to the North, and the Bathgate Alps out West. No shortage of places to go, and typically am away from the traffic very very quickly.
Still plenty of dickhead drivers who haven't read the highway code, especially about "no more than two abreast", but that's a very British problem I think.
Hello all looking to getting into cycling and would maybe look for some advise here as i am not sure what to do.
I am 6'5 and weight around 300lbs so the thing i worry about is if i can find a bike for my size weight wise. I will be using the bike at first for going to and from work which looks to be about 10 miles a day but i hope that as i get fitter and figers crossed lighter i can start doing more cycling.
I am in the UK and just would like to know the best place to find a bike for me for what i am looking to do. From what i can see online it seems like a hybrid bike or mountain bike would be best right now for my size the issue is with the time of year it is right now i dont have a whole lot i can spend on one plus i don't want it to be a crazy price for just a first bike.
Thanks again all just want to get on a bike as soon as i can.
I am 6'5 and weight around 300lbs so the thing i worry about is if i can find a bike for my size weight wise. I will be using the bike at first for going to and from work which looks to be about 10 miles a day but i hope that as i get fitter and figers crossed lighter i can start doing more cycling.
I am in the UK and just would like to know the best place to find a bike for me for what i am looking to do. From what i can see online it seems like a hybrid bike or mountain bike would be best right now for my size the issue is with the time of year it is right now i dont have a whole lot i can spend on one plus i don't want it to be a crazy price for just a first bike.
Thanks again all just want to get on a bike as soon as i can.
I'd def. recommend going for a hybrid bike, they're more comfy than race/ road bikes and more tailored to your needs for city commuting than a mountain bike.
The wider wheels and geometry of a mountainbike make it less efficient to get around.
I think you'll get more use out of a hybrid bike as well. As you get faster and faster, the hybrid bike will last longer.
I am in Glasgow.
I see thanks. Will look into what Hybrid bikes are out there that i could get.
Very nice indeed! Us Edinburgh residents are spoiled for cycling routes.I went on a bit of an epic on Saturday - from the centre of Edinburgh up to the high Pentlands and did the '5 Peaks' (West Kip, East Kip, Scald Law, Carnethy, and Turnhouse). Here's a pic from the first of the hills on the ridge (West Kip) - you can see the ridge stretching out behind. A fair bit of pushing, but some awesome downhills as a reward. This pic was taken only 2 hours from the centre of Edinburgh.
My advice, Google for a 'local bike shop' in Glasgow that gets good reviews. Something like this:
https://g.co/kgs/dKczB6
For actual bikes, I avoid the chain stores (Halfords, Evans) though they're ok for clothing.
You want to find a local bike store run by someone passionate and knowledgeable, who can guide you rather than blind you with bullshit.
My father worked in Aberdeen fir two years and I didn't see many roads around the city that I would be comfortable riding on. Either full of traffic or narrow, bendy roads with almost no shoulder. Country roads were packed with dead pheasants. Is it normal to eat roadkill in scotland, they certainly looked delicious
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Whilst I get what you're saying... the problem is that Halfords sells the best cheap mountain bike you can get in the UK.
The Voodoo Bizango.
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Last week I was out and about in glorious sunshine on top of the hills above Edinburgh. This week, something different, but just as cold.
(This was over past Falkirk, towards Glasgow, at Carron Valley, very much 'my first MTB trail' , but fun).
(This was over past Falkirk, towards Glasgow, at Carron Valley, very much 'my first MTB trail' , but fun).
Nice pictures :) I need to find a way to do some outdoor sports during winter, Currently, I exclusively do indoor cycling on my smart trainer and strength training at the gym.
I just finished my first training plan on TrainerRoad and improved my FTP by 7%. Now starting the 'Sweet Spot Base Mid Volume 2' plan, hope this wont be too brutal with the newly updated FTP value.
I just finished my first training plan on TrainerRoad and improved my FTP by 7%. Now starting the 'Sweet Spot Base Mid Volume 2' plan, hope this wont be too brutal with the newly updated FTP value.
The big wheels help, I'm nowon 27.5x2.4 rather than 26x2.1, and the difference is marked on snow. Also that you just have to commit to stuff, as there's often no scope to make adjustments in the snow.
And it sounds *amazing*.
Thought this was fairly interesting...
Chinese bike share graveyard a monument to industry's 'arrogance'
Chinese bike share graveyard a monument to industry's 'arrogance'
Ouch. I wish there were more in my area.Thought this was fairly interesting...
Chinese bike share graveyard a monument to industry's 'arrogance'
Thought this was fairly interesting...
Chinese bike share graveyard a monument to industry's 'arrogance'
Yikes, I guess there is too much of a good thing.
Recently had to move my turbo to another room in the house and it's much warmer in there. Been using an old office fan up to now, but it's not doing enough in there and I'm melting. Anyone got any recommendations for a fan to use with the turbo that's not particularly expensive?
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Buy the biggest fan you can afford as you want it to move a ton of air. I think I spent $75 on mine at Lowes, which I think was this one https://www.lowes.com/pd/Lasko-20-in-3-Speed-Fan/1000225005
