I picked up my first ever RoadBike last night......

[Ningishzidda]

My first roadbike was several years before the first commercial MTB came to market.
MTBs were heavy, upright and far too high rolling resistance to ride any distance.

 

[y2blade]

Was up very early this morning, swapped the pedals over (for some basic ones) and hit the road.

Had a great ride in the early morning sun, nice breeze too. Felt a lot comfier with normal pedals so will stick with them while I get used to the new bike, will probably put them back on in a few weeks.

Then had a shower and popped to town in the car too have a "look" in the cycle shop and picked up a new Helmet (Giro Savant).
Will be going out again on the Allez again after lunch (can't get enough of it).

Woooooooosh........... recorded a new PB average (and Max) speed for my usual route this morning (on iPhone Cycle tracking app)
Loving it.

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

I may be wrong but I have a feeling you're enjoying the switch to a road bike ? There is no way back now, it will consume your life............

 

[Kies]

Guys thanks for the welcome, I have been out tonight and have one minor issue!

I can't get on with these SPD pedals and special shoes at all, going to stick some regular pedals on her tomorrow.

SPD's and spd-sl's take time to learn. It took me a month or two to be really comfortable with clipping in and out. So much so that I am reluctant to take my sons road bike down to the shops as he has flat pedals

 

[Cooper645]

There different at first but try adjusting their re-tension to a minimum and only gradually tighten them down the line and stick with them

I second this, if your new to them, release the tension, at the back there is a small Allen key bolt to loosen, should be a visible gauge on the back so you can see both pedals are at the same tension

 

[Saluki]

Nice bike. Congratulations on buying it. It sounds like you are having a blast. It looks like you have some lovely weather too.

 

[mustang1]

Congrats on the allez. That was my first rb some years back too. I also felt the acceleration and smoothness compared to what I was used to.

Someone mentioned internal cables. I prefer exposed cables especially on a starter bike as its easier for maintenance and just checking the condition of the cable before it needs replacing.

Someone also mentioned the saddle angle. I had a similar problem. Idk what called comes with these days but back when I bought mine it had a single bolt clamp so which was never tight enough for me. I swapped the seat post for one witty double bolts.

Does called still come with a 52/36 ring combo? I would find that weird.

 

[Hip Priest]

Congratulations mate.

No turning back now!

 

[y2blade]

I may be wrong but I have a feeling you're enjoying the switch to a road bike ? There is no way back now, it will consume your life............

Very much so.
lol I just installed Strava on my iPhone, first ride with it will be tomorrow morning..can't wait.

 

[Cycling Dan]

Nice bike. Shame about the heap of s***e in the garage.

I'd have photoshopped that out before posting a photo on a cycling web forum.

PS Big chainring looks a bit small.

It could be worse. It may have been a BMW

 

[y2blade]

It's more fun going down than back up...the shade was nice as was the cool breeze today.

 

[lesley_x]

Nice bike, like it a lot

 

[lanternerouge]

Great thread! Nice to hear someone discovering the joys of road biking. Too easily forgotten in the rush for self-improvement sometimes! Bonne route!

 

[y2blade]

Just to add:
You really notice how bad the roads are on a Roadbike!!! potholes and suchlike are all of a sudden something to look for and avoid when pedalling.

 

[vickster]

Better tyres may help a bit, does the bike have a carbon fork to help soak up the road buzz?