getfit
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- Co. Antrim, N. Ireland
Hi All,
Well after what seems an age I finally collected my new RB. A Genesis Aether. It is a 08 model so the price was low and the spec high compared to the 2010 model.
As it was bought on the C2W scheme I decided to go the full hog and buy as much kit as I could, taking me up to the scheme limit. This included lights, water bottle and cage, new jacket and helmet as well as McCrud mudguards and a Garmin 305 with Heart Rate and Cadence. Unfortunately the Garmin and mudguards weren't in stock so will have to wait for them.
The bike was bought from the Bike Dock in Belfast and although the guy I dealt with today was very pleasant I was disappointed to find that none of the accessories had been fitted. He also offered no advice on the bike such as gears (use of) or how to set up the bike.
So little moan over. I couldn't wait to get the bike home and remove the bell and reflectors and then fit the lights etc. I do have to admit to being a little apprehensive about getting on the bike, but this was unfounded as the bike was a dream. Very easy to ride and a lot more comfortable than I expected, especially as its fitted 23c tyres. So I went for a short ride to get the hang of the bike and first revelation was the STi levers. What a dream these are. I need to get a few more miles in the saddle to fully appreciate the gears and get some finesse with them.
I did find the palms of my hands a little sore and therefore changed hand position a lot, not sure if this is due to my large body mass forced forward or me getting used to the bars? Me thinks body mass (fat B)
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Downhill and on the flat the bike just seemed to glide. On the hills it's fair to say that it wasn't much quicker on the stepper parts than I would get out of my cheap hybrid, but I put this down to my lack of fitness, what I did notice was that as soon as the slope eased off the bike just seemed to accelerate away and I was whipping up the gears.
So on the whole a great first ride, all I need now is for the Garmin to turn up so I can see just how well the ride is going.
GF
Well after what seems an age I finally collected my new RB. A Genesis Aether. It is a 08 model so the price was low and the spec high compared to the 2010 model.
As it was bought on the C2W scheme I decided to go the full hog and buy as much kit as I could, taking me up to the scheme limit. This included lights, water bottle and cage, new jacket and helmet as well as McCrud mudguards and a Garmin 305 with Heart Rate and Cadence. Unfortunately the Garmin and mudguards weren't in stock so will have to wait for them.
The bike was bought from the Bike Dock in Belfast and although the guy I dealt with today was very pleasant I was disappointed to find that none of the accessories had been fitted. He also offered no advice on the bike such as gears (use of) or how to set up the bike.
So little moan over. I couldn't wait to get the bike home and remove the bell and reflectors and then fit the lights etc. I do have to admit to being a little apprehensive about getting on the bike, but this was unfounded as the bike was a dream. Very easy to ride and a lot more comfortable than I expected, especially as its fitted 23c tyres. So I went for a short ride to get the hang of the bike and first revelation was the STi levers. What a dream these are. I need to get a few more miles in the saddle to fully appreciate the gears and get some finesse with them.
I did find the palms of my hands a little sore and therefore changed hand position a lot, not sure if this is due to my large body mass forced forward or me getting used to the bars? Me thinks body mass (fat B)
.Downhill and on the flat the bike just seemed to glide. On the hills it's fair to say that it wasn't much quicker on the stepper parts than I would get out of my cheap hybrid, but I put this down to my lack of fitness, what I did notice was that as soon as the slope eased off the bike just seemed to accelerate away and I was whipping up the gears.
So on the whole a great first ride, all I need now is for the Garmin to turn up so I can see just how well the ride is going.
GF
