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How Fast To Join A Club
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Peter Armstrong
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Will this product help me?
Which is better, I carnt decide, one is under the bar http://www.amazon.co.uk/RSP-Road-Tr...sr_1_1?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1342003389&sr=1-1
Or one is over the bar? http://www.amazon.co.uk/XLC-Triathl..._1_11?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1342005938&sr=1-11
I want to buy one now on my lunch, please help!!!!
Which is better, I carnt decide, one is under the bar http://www.amazon.co.uk/RSP-Road-Tr...sr_1_1?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1342003389&sr=1-1
Or one is over the bar? http://www.amazon.co.uk/XLC-Triathl..._1_11?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1342005938&sr=1-11
I want to buy one now on my lunch, please help!!!!
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Marie Attoinette Fan
Not unless you are doing an individual Time Trial and you won't be doing that in a club run and some clubs/ events don't permit them as they can be dangerous in a group crash. Clip ons are more of a down the line investment when you are considering entering time trials.
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Peter Armstrong
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Yes but i want one, because when im on a flat, I try and rest me arms on the top of the handle bars, So this will be alot more comfortable for me in them situations. I can alway take them off, I was wondering which to get.
black'n'yellow
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Have you been on a club run yet..? Just go on one. Stop worrying about your speed, or thinking about buying bits of kit that you don't need. Just turn up for a club run - then you will no longer have to 'imagine' what it might be like.
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Peter Armstrong
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I just want to be comfortable lol, Not yet no, I dont know which one ot go to, and im waiting for some nice weather first so I can properly speak to people etc,
Please which one?
Please which one?
Agree completely.
It sounds like to me your over-thinking this. If you only went on your first proper cycle a few days ago, you will get comfortable and accustomed to the position over time. Put the miles in, then if you still feel uncomfortable/aches and pains you should try and sort out the problem.
If I saw someone with tri-bars on, I'd think, jesus he must be pretty quick... Exactly the thing your worried about.
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Peter Armstrong
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Have I upset anyone? I was just asking about which to get, Ive made my mind up that I like the look of them, and think it will be confortable, so I want to give them ago. Thank you for tring to help me, but if it keeps me interested in cycling if I buy a few bits and bobs that gets me excited then whats wrong with that?
black'n'yellow
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tri-bars will almost certainly not be welcome on a club run, for safety reasons. Unless you are planning on riding against the clock, or some other kind of 'pseudo-competitive' distance cycling then they really should not be high on anyone's list of 'must haves'. If you need to buy some in order to keep you 'interested' in cycling, then you might not be in the right sport.. 
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Peter Armstrong
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Sorry, I mite of wrote that wrong, i didnt mean I needed stuff to stay interested, it would just give me somthing to get excited about, and wanna cycle more.
black'n'yellow
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Get excited about going on a club run. Cycling more for that purpose will increase your fitness, and therefore the ability to stay with them at a higher pace.
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Peter Armstrong
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Peter there is nothing wrong with buying bits and bobs, but Tri Bars are not really needed unless you intend to TT or Tri or do some kind of mammoth endurance ride and require another position. If you really want them get them but they are not a necessity. I keep mine on when I am on a club run because it takes a while to tweak to the best poition and I don't want to lose it but I do not use them whilst on a club run. To be honest I feel a bit of a tit with them on during club runs and as soon as the TT season is over they will be off
I think what the guys are saying are just go along and try out your club, Tri bars are not obligatory.
I think what the guys are saying are just go along and try out your club, Tri bars are not obligatory.
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Canyon Aeroad CF 7.0 Di2
Hey Peter
I'm riding down to Manchester on Sunday 15th July from Tandle Hills in Royton to the Sky Ride event in Manchester
Its an organised Sky Ride social run, meeting at 09.15 am with 7 of us up to now and riding down to Manchester City to join up with the Sky Ride around Manchester City Centre
Details....
Tandle Hills to Manchester
http://www.goskyride.com/Search/Details?eventid=6948
Manchester Sky Ride
http://www.goskyride.com/ManchesterSkyRide
You'll need to register for both events
The Tandle Hills run Is not a race (I hope not anyway) but would give you a chance for run out with a group
Its the first time I have done this and for me it was a chance to have a run out with like minded people and just enjoy the ride,banter and maybe pick up a few tips
I'm hoping it will also give me the confidence to join a club
I'm riding down to Manchester on Sunday 15th July from Tandle Hills in Royton to the Sky Ride event in Manchester
Its an organised Sky Ride social run, meeting at 09.15 am with 7 of us up to now and riding down to Manchester City to join up with the Sky Ride around Manchester City Centre
Details....
Tandle Hills to Manchester
http://www.goskyride.com/Search/Details?eventid=6948
Manchester Sky Ride
http://www.goskyride.com/ManchesterSkyRide
You'll need to register for both events
The Tandle Hills run Is not a race (I hope not anyway) but would give you a chance for run out with a group
Its the first time I have done this and for me it was a chance to have a run out with like minded people and just enjoy the ride,banter and maybe pick up a few tips
I'm hoping it will also give me the confidence to join a club
