t_rifles
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- Location
- Worcestershire
So last week my 1st ride outside on my Performer trike went like this:
13 mph average, down from DF pace of about 16, but speed was not my aim.
6 horses spooked (I have a lot of experience passing without issue normally)
3 kids nearly falling off their scooters to see what I was
Some unexpected pedal steer
Most cars passed way wider than normal.
I have made the following changes to see if things improve next time.
Lowered the tyre pressures a bit.
Double checked frame alignment
Reset front wheel alignment. Small toe-in set.
Checked steerers are both suitably tight
Having said all the above, I believe the body position is certainly not making my back any worse and maybe even improving it, but early days. Set up on the turbo trainer it's providing some comfortable workouts.
13 mph average, down from DF pace of about 16, but speed was not my aim.
6 horses spooked (I have a lot of experience passing without issue normally)
3 kids nearly falling off their scooters to see what I was
Some unexpected pedal steer
Most cars passed way wider than normal.
I have made the following changes to see if things improve next time.
Lowered the tyre pressures a bit.
Double checked frame alignment
Reset front wheel alignment. Small toe-in set.
Checked steerers are both suitably tight
Having said all the above, I believe the body position is certainly not making my back any worse and maybe even improving it, but early days. Set up on the turbo trainer it's providing some comfortable workouts.