Hello from Evesham, Worcestershire.

[ColinJ]

Well that sounds a bit like the straw that broke the camel's back to me

Surely on a hill most of your energy is fighting the force of gravity? Whereas on a flat it's mostly wind resistance. So the strength of the wind will have a greater affect upon the latter will it not?

I'm (normally) big and strong enough to cope with headwinds on the flat which cause problems for smaller riders, but when going up a steep hill I definitely prefer to have a little bit of help from a tailwind than a headwind making the climb even harder!

 

[BrianEvesham]

Just back from a 9.2 mile (43 min) but it was very windy in fact I think I would rather have yesterday's rain.
Just waiting for my wife to get back from work and were off out again for a more relaxing jaunt. She really is getting into this.

 

[Typhon]

You might want to read this thread about my latest experience with my bike, Brian. Suffice to say I am not impressed with Decathlon anymore!

I seem to remember you praising Halfords Evesham as well on here. They are really brilliant aren't they?

 

[BrianEvesham]

Oh dear, glad you are ok and the bike is fixed now. I have no problems with the Evesham Halfords team and they didn't over charge you or tell you to book it in next week.
Is it much smoother now it's fixed ?

Hopefully the new staff at Coventry will be on the ball when I get there!

 

[Typhon]

Thanks Brian. Yep the bike runs much smoother now. No bloody awful clunking any more!

I hope they do too. If you do buy your Triban from there just make sure it's when it's not a busy day so they have time to pay proper care and attention to building it!

 

[BrianEvesham]

Or maybe save more for a Boardman from Evesham? (-;

The Knight is only at £23 so far and it finishes tonight!

My gears need some fettling on the cable adjustment I think maybe sooner than later, the last thing I want is a snapped chain when I am going for it.

 

[Typhon]

I wouldn't blame you for getting a Boardman from Halfords!! They did look nice in the shop today. Lighter than my Triban too but much more expensive of course.

Hopefully someone will snipe up the auction at the last minute so you get more money for it.

Yep definitely better to be safe than sorry. I have heard stories of the chain getting caught in the rear cassette and people going flying over the handlebars. That is a big worry of mine, could end up very nasty indeed.

 

[BrianEvesham]

Hopefully someone will snipe up the auction at the last minute so you get more money for it.
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£41.76 at the close, right best get the next one ready!

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Hello by the way!

 

[Typhon]

£41.76 at the close, right best get the next one ready!

Not bad! You should have your Triban fund filled up in no time.

 

[BrianEvesham]

All still going well here in Evesham, I get out every day and do at least an 8 mile circuit ( about 36 mins) still have not done more than 15 miles in one hit.
The weight is starting to fall off and I noticed today that my legs are starting to change shape and some of my clothes are very loose.

Still on the steel hybrid as there are no funds for the Triban 3 yet )-:

 

[Banjo]

Nice one Brian sounds like its going well and you live in a great place for cycling. PS I am another 50 plus cyclist.

 

[BrianEvesham]

Nice one Brian sounds like its going well and you live in a great place for cycling. PS I am another 50 plus cyclist.

Cheers Banjo, glad to hear of more over fifties.

 

[Typhon]

Well done on keeping going Brian. Hopefully you will have that Triban 3 soon

 

[BrianEvesham]

Well done on keeping going Brian. Hopefully you will have that Triban 3 soon

To be honest I would be happy just to see one in the flesh, trying to squeeze in a trip to Coventry to have a good look at one.
Didn't get out today on the bike, first time for ages and I missed it.