First time out on a road bike today,

[ozboz]

yep , my first ever ride on a Roadie today , its. a BH full carbon , to be honest I got on with it very well ,usual campact chain rings , no problem with the Ultegra shifting , As the tyres being 23 mm and very hard i was quite confident after a few miles though I was concious about riding near rain drains and popping up kerbs . I will have to set up the handlebar position , its a little to far away and a little low , hence my arms were aching after 15 or so miles , but other than that , and on a dark wet return via Putney , very enjoyable !
And many thanks to the Pret staff in Putney for allowing this Waif snd Stray in the shop with his bike for a very welcome Brew !!

Edit , there is a right racket comes of the cassette which Im not used to !

 

[broady]

I like the look of the bike
What wheels are on it?

I'm still waiting to get the carbon road bike out this year, bit the heavy Genesis must be preparing me well for warmer months.

 

[Spiderweb]

Very smart bike, you see lots in Mainland Europe but very few in the U.K, great to be different.
The shop where you purchased the bike will probably swap the stem free of charge.

 

[ozboz]

I like the look of the bike
What wheels are on it?

I'm still waiting to get the carbon road bike out this year, bit the heavy Genesis must be preparing me well for warmer months.

Its very nice , and even nicer as i got it half price as its a 2015 model , saved £1800 !
My GF got a BH Zapphire off him also £ 400 below list , depending where you are , and how long you can wait hes got a BH G6 I think they are called , proper full on Carbon Road Bike , Id say after the summer if hes still got it hed do someone a deal
The wheels are Cole Rollen , with white spokes ,

 

[ozboz]

Very smart bike, you see lots in Mainland Europe but very few in the U.K, great to be different.
The shop where you purchased the bike will probably swap the stem free of charge.

I have heard others say this about them being popular in Europe,
Mark , the owner of Crown Cycles tried to sell them around here in west london , but alas , most people go for the more well known brands , He will sort the h/set out for me , hes a top bloke !!

 

[bonsaibilly]

Why can't I find this bike online so I can drool over its spec??

 

[Globalti]

Ask him to check the trim of the derailleur because it shouldn't be noisy. Looks nice though. Now you need some riding buddies.

 

[ozboz]

Why can't I find this bike online so I can drool over its spec??

It is a 2015 model as said but I did find this review ,
http://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/latest-bikes/road-bike/bh/rc1/prd_479915_5668crx.aspx

 

[ozboz]

Ask him to check the trim of the derailleur because it shouldn't be noisy. Looks nice though. Now you need some riding buddies.

Its is the cassete when freewheeling that is noisy , I should have mentioned that !
Yep a few mateys to ride with would be good ! Just got a few medical shortfalls to overcome first , but I am thinking if joining the Friday night coast mob !
And doing the Manchester to Llandudno ride in May.

 

[biggs682]

VERY NICE

 

[J1888]

Lovely bike- now get some proper pedals before the Velominati find you

 

[ozboz]

Lovely bike- now get some proper pedals before the Velominati find you

The pedals are to accomodate my Foot Flop problem , I tried many combinationtions , bear traps etc , these are best at the mo ,
but not yet confident to put the clip jobs on ,
I am working on it !

 

[Globalti]

The cassette noise will quieten as the bits wear to each other.

 

[J1888]

The pedals are to accomodate my Foot Flop problem , I tried many combinationtions , bear traps etc , these are best at the mo ,
but not yet confident to put the clip jobs on ,
I am working on it !

Ha, was just kidding - ignore the rest, use what is comfortable for you

 

[ozboz]

The cassette noise will quieten as the bits wear to each other.

Hope so !
Its sounds like an old football rattle !