Opted for a giant defy 2. Hopefully the picture above has worked. I went for the defy 2 as by all accounts the spec was decent and it felt right. Biked to work today, 6 miles each way and it took me 25 mins, no idea if that's respectable or not for a newbie. Felt tired afterwards for half hour or so. I've never cycled before really. I'm 35 and a touch overweight. Any tips greatly appreciated. Yep, got padded shorts!!
Just got my first bike
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Opted for a giant defy 2. Hopefully the picture above has worked. I went for the defy 2 as by all accounts the spec was decent and it felt right. Biked to work today, 6 miles each way and it took me 25 mins, no idea if that's respectable or not for a newbie. Felt tired afterwards for half hour or so. I've never cycled before really. I'm 35 and a touch overweight. Any tips greatly appreciated. Yep, got padded shorts!!
time seems respectable to me, but enjoy it, shaving your time off comes later. 
Breedon
Legendary Member
- Location
- Long Eaton, Nottingham
That's a good time and it will only come down from now on, happy riding.
biggs682
Touch it up and ride it
- Location
- Northamptonshire
are you in a rush to get to work !
fatCyclist
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Grays, Thurrock
No idea about time, but as a newbie too, I'd say its all about enjoying it at the moment and building comfort and fitness. That's a stunning-looking bike. As you're commuting, you might need mudguards in the winter, perhaps?
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PaulSecteur
No longer a Specialized fanboy
- Location
- Walsall, West Mids.
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...6 miles each way and it took me 25 mins, no idea if that's respectable or not for a newbie...
Never mind the speed, that will come. 6 miles each way is an impressive start... I was chucking up after 2 on my first ride!
Cheers folks. I guess my cv fitness was ok to start with but I am over weight. I'm only 5"9 but someone else mentioned getting the seat up an inch or so. It feels comfortable but I guess a longer ride will show just how comfortable. I have a Raleigh hybrid bike that has been ridden once that I bought last year and I think I might use that for the crappy weather days. I'm luck I have a shower at work so just get changed at work and leave my clothes to dry in the changing room. That's the plan anyway!!
With regards to the seat height, give this video a quick viewing. It'll give you an idea of how to position various things which will pay off in the long run both comfortwise and putting power down through the pedals efficiently:
View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAl_5e7bIHk
View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAl_5e7bIHk
Peteaud
Veteran
- Location
- South Somerset
Good bikes.
Enjoy and the improvements will come.
Enjoy and the improvements will come.
Thanks . Really enjoyed the last few days but legs are achey! Just been trying to find advice on road positioning online as I'm a little unsure and tend to stay left at all times but it seems a strong primary is advised. Safe cycling everyone;-);-)