Hello Everyone

[Choob Driver]

Hi Choob Driver!

Aww, don't call yourself a big girl's blouse - I think you're big and brave and clever to get on your bike! It also takes a bit of chutzpah to get off and push and still go ahead and get back on the bike next time. Kudos!

My granddad was a tube driver about a million years ago btw.

Cool, which line?

 

[Choob Driver]

Thank you everyone for all your kind words of welcome. Looking forward to going out tomorrow. Planned a 5.5 mile route and this time no shopping so no equivalent to a small human on me back

 

[Ganymede]

Cool, which line?

I really don't know... never thought to ask when he was alive! It was an awfully long time ago - he fought in WWI as a young man. But he drove a long time and also married one of the ticket clerks (my grandma)!

 

[Choob Driver]

I really don't know... never thought to ask when he was alive! It was an awfully long time ago - he fought in WWI as a young man. But he drove a long time and also married one of the ticket clerks (my grandma)!

Aw bless.

 

[Choob Driver]

it's great you are here , nice bike thanks for the photo.

Thanks for your nice comments. I like the bike a lot although I think the handlebars need to be higher and haven't worked out how yet. A search the Technical Know How forum will sort that i'm sure.

 

[Rouge79]

It always hurts in the beginning but gets easier the more you get in the saddle

 

[Choob Driver]

It always hurts in the beginning but gets easier the more you get in the saddle

planning on going out again tomorrow for a bit

 

[Rouge79]

Can i ask why did you opt for a heavy MTB??

 

[Choob Driver]

Can i ask why did you opt for a heavy MTB??

big, heavy bloke and the road conditions are terrible round my way. Is 12.3kg terribly heavy. I can carry up stairs etc with ease.

I also intend to ride across commons such as Wimbledon after a while.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Hi @Choob Driver and .

The first few rides will always be difficult if you haven't been cycling for a long time. It will get better.

Looking at the bike, the handlebar is as high as it will go currently, without changing the stem or fitting something like this: link. Realistically, if you've only done a couple of rides you won't have got used to the riding position just yet.

Keep us posted and when you have questions there are loads of helpful people on here willing to answer.

 

[Choob Driver]

Hi @Choob Driver and .

The first few rides will always be difficult if you haven't been cycling for a long time. It will get better.

Looking at the bike, the handlebar is as high as it will go currently, without changing the stem or fitting something like this: link. Realistically, if you've only done a couple of rides you won't have got used to the riding position just yet.

Keep us posted and when you have questions there are loads of helpful people on here willing to answer.

You make a valid point about getting used to the handlebar height. Last couple of days they felt a little low, thinking about todays ride I don't think I noticed it as much. I'll give it a month and see.

Thanks

 

[Biker Joe]

Hi and a warm to you.
Good for you. Good for you.

 

[Choob Driver]

Thanks again everyone, a very warm and encouraging welcome

 

[Pat "5mph"]

to CC!

 

[wanda2010]

Thank you everyone for all your kind words of welcome. Looking forward to going out tomorrow. Planned a 5.5 mile route and this time no shopping so no equivalent to a small human on me back

Oy! I heard that!