ScotiaLass
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Well, today was the day I collected the new bike!
But you probably knew that because I've been just a little
lately.
After a run down of the bike in the shop, I set off to head home, about 4 miles.
I freewheeled down the hill and immediately noticed how light the bike was although I think anything would be light after Rambo!
I did wobble a little but I was going slow as I also had to tickle the brakes a few times to make sure they were grabbing okay.
I dismounted at the bottom of the hill and crossed the road to get into the top of the park.
I decided to walk up the short hill and re-mount at the top.
The bike as well as being light, and having 29 inch wheels, was extremely responsive. It could just be me being used to the heavy beast, but for the first few miles I found myself over steering!
I was almost out of the park when I realised that my thighs were taking a lot of strain.
Up went the seat height! That helped a lot but I still need to move the seat back a bit on the rail...there's going to be lot's of little adjustments until it's just so
I was so much easier to ride and I seemed to just roll along without too much effort.
I do need to stiffen up the front suspension as I felt I was bouncing around a lot.
Before I knew it I was at the bottom of my nemesis, the cemetery hill!
I got up in one go, still at walking pace but much easier and I wasn't panting like a train at the top.
Cemetery Hill - 0 Me -1
It was then a short ride along the main road (another hill) and home.
The seat seems okay at the moment but that may change
Overall, I'm very happy, it's a lovely ride and I'm impressed with the 29 inch wheels.
I can't wait until I get out on a longer ride - first dry day and I'll be out for a little light trail testing
I will post pictures when I take the mudguards off. I only stuck them on to get home as it was drizzly but they are white and don't really suit the bike.
But you probably knew that because I've been just a little
lately.After a run down of the bike in the shop, I set off to head home, about 4 miles.
I freewheeled down the hill and immediately noticed how light the bike was although I think anything would be light after Rambo!
I did wobble a little but I was going slow as I also had to tickle the brakes a few times to make sure they were grabbing okay.
I dismounted at the bottom of the hill and crossed the road to get into the top of the park.
I decided to walk up the short hill and re-mount at the top.
The bike as well as being light, and having 29 inch wheels, was extremely responsive. It could just be me being used to the heavy beast, but for the first few miles I found myself over steering!
I was almost out of the park when I realised that my thighs were taking a lot of strain.
Up went the seat height! That helped a lot but I still need to move the seat back a bit on the rail...there's going to be lot's of little adjustments until it's just so
I was so much easier to ride and I seemed to just roll along without too much effort.
I do need to stiffen up the front suspension as I felt I was bouncing around a lot.
Before I knew it I was at the bottom of my nemesis, the cemetery hill!
I got up in one go, still at walking pace but much easier and I wasn't panting like a train at the top.
Cemetery Hill - 0 Me -1
It was then a short ride along the main road (another hill) and home.
The seat seems okay at the moment but that may change
Overall, I'm very happy, it's a lovely ride and I'm impressed with the 29 inch wheels.
I can't wait until I get out on a longer ride - first dry day and I'll be out for a little light trail testing
I will post pictures when I take the mudguards off. I only stuck them on to get home as it was drizzly but they are white and don't really suit the bike.
