Well now the summer is here a thought it was about time to start getting fit so i treated my self to a new toy. I just couldn't turn down the good deal i was getting so had to buy it.
Went out for a 20 mile run today an now im nearly dead haha.A hope its going to get a bit easier through time.
Here's a couple of pics to let you have a wee look.
Just have to keep it clean now
That seat does ot look comfortable
It is pretty hard but if you got padded shorts its not to bad, al get used to it.Originally Posted by The Gismo Man
That seat does ot look comfortable
Cool bike a 20 mile run I would have been deadWell now the summer is here a thought it was about time to start getting fit so i treated my self to a new toy. I just couldn't turn down the good deal i was getting so had to buy it.
Went out for a 20 mile run today an now im nearly dead haha.A hope its going to get a bit easier through time.
Here's a couple of pics to let you have a wee look.
Just have to keep it clean now
Looks cracking, I've done 40 miles on my roadie this week and am really feeling it in the legs!
I'd definitely look into going clipless though if you are going to a lot of miles - it's much easier and doesn't need to cost a lot - I got fairly basic Shimano pedals for 20 quid and a pair of Mavic shoes for 60, but it really does make a massive difference.
I've just ordered some new bib shorts, should help with the longer rides I'm planning this summer!
Yep thats defo the next thing for me, Was looking at pedals an shoes last night.Av takin the clips off aready an feels much better.
Just back from doin another 10miles today an ma legs are feelin it now. No pain no gain
Make sure the soles are stiff enough, it makes a huge difference to the efficiency on the bike. You won't wear them out in a hurry unless you're doing massive miles so it's worth spending a little bit more to get the stiffer sole. You'll also feel the benefit of a better shoe than an expensive pedal.
I fitted these pedals, bottom of the range Shimano but they work a treat - they are as good as the 105 but just heavier and I'm currently of the thinking that it's going to be more easier for me to lose the weight of the pedals than to keep shaving grams on kit, and a lot cheaper ;-) LINK
You should try 20miles on MTB tyres....and its hard work I can tell you..!!
I fitted clipless pedals a couple of months ago and I've never fallen off so much in my life....I keep forgetting to twist my foot to release my shoe and usually end up on my earFortunatelly it all been low speed crashes so far and I am slowly getting used to them
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." - Thomas Edison
Mutley - May 2003 Chili Red 'One'
Did it once on the road, vowed never to do it again! I've done it off road on a fair few occasions, used to love going over the Tyrebagger and over round Loch Muick, which is a murderous route!You should try 20miles on MTB tyres....
I don't enjoy doing that in a car. How many miles is that? 40?
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