Hi,
I purchased a cheap bike from Halfords yesterday to shift some of the unwanted weight, I went for a cheap option to see if I'd actually use it enough before going for a more expensive bike. The bike itself was only £90 so I did'nt expect it to be a Ferarri of a bike although I have had problems with it already.
1st) I have knackered the seat tube already, according to the manual you should tighten the bolt that holds the seatpost enough so that the seat doesnt move. I did this although it got to the point where the seat tube has bent with the bolt, yet you can still move the seat slightly from left to right. (see picture below) I have ordered a new seat post already due to the lack of height, although is the seat tube knackered now? or will it still hold the new post in place? obviously I will need to get a new bolt tho.
2nd) The front wheel has disc brakes although as the wheel goes around at a certain point you can here the wheel rub on the brakes, when riding the rubbing noise sounds more constant due to the wheel going round obviously. Is this down to it just being new or will the brakes need adjusting?
Sorry if this post sounds a little stupid, I'm a complete amateur whos just looking to get fit without using the dreaded gyms!
I purchased a cheap bike from Halfords yesterday to shift some of the unwanted weight, I went for a cheap option to see if I'd actually use it enough before going for a more expensive bike. The bike itself was only £90 so I did'nt expect it to be a Ferarri of a bike although I have had problems with it already.
1st) I have knackered the seat tube already, according to the manual you should tighten the bolt that holds the seatpost enough so that the seat doesnt move. I did this although it got to the point where the seat tube has bent with the bolt, yet you can still move the seat slightly from left to right. (see picture below) I have ordered a new seat post already due to the lack of height, although is the seat tube knackered now? or will it still hold the new post in place? obviously I will need to get a new bolt tho.
2nd) The front wheel has disc brakes although as the wheel goes around at a certain point you can here the wheel rub on the brakes, when riding the rubbing noise sounds more constant due to the wheel going round obviously. Is this down to it just being new or will the brakes need adjusting?
Sorry if this post sounds a little stupid, I'm a complete amateur whos just looking to get fit without using the dreaded gyms!