DCBassman
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- Location
- The lumpy far South West
Less fun than the first. This was on NCR 27 south from Tavistock, just a 12 mile round trip to just past Horrabridge. Yup, to the bottom of the hill at Leg o' Mutton. Not ready for THAT yet...
Although very familiar with this little ride, I felt no confidence in using the bike at all. I found it difficult to use brakes and gears, and I'm definitely putting way too much weight on my hands. On the bar centres, all is comfy, although still too much hand weight. It was easier, oddly with no gloves...
I'm absolutely loving the lightness and speed, but I'm already thinking, after just 24 miles total, about a flat-bar conversion...
But before that, I will do some more miles this week and see if I find it better. I cannot afford to damage my hands in any way, so this is going to be a bit of a trial...
Anyone else had this with their first road bike?
Although very familiar with this little ride, I felt no confidence in using the bike at all. I found it difficult to use brakes and gears, and I'm definitely putting way too much weight on my hands. On the bar centres, all is comfy, although still too much hand weight. It was easier, oddly with no gloves...
I'm absolutely loving the lightness and speed, but I'm already thinking, after just 24 miles total, about a flat-bar conversion...
But before that, I will do some more miles this week and see if I find it better. I cannot afford to damage my hands in any way, so this is going to be a bit of a trial...
Anyone else had this with their first road bike?