Oh, The Frustration

[Vapin' Joe]

So there it is sitting in my garage, the Performer trike I finished putting together Wednesday before last. Only had time to ride up and down the road for about fifteen minutes to check all was well. Worked Thursday and Friday and was looking forward to the weekend when I went down with a virus which left me as weak as a kitten. It hung about all week forcing me to cut down on work and finally cleared yesterday. And today? Chucking down cats and dogs, blowing a gale with a vengeance and the same forecast for tomorrow

I don't want to make my first proper ride in bad weather as I have no doubt there will be minor tweaks and adjustments to be made and faffing about by the roadside in the rain is a no-no, particularly as trikes are new to me and I'm still on a learning curve. First decent forecast that coincides with a day off is Wednesday, making a fortnight with the machine sitting there begging to be ridden. I've never owned a new bike before that I haven't put at least 100 miles on in the first few days and the wait is driving me crazy Still, I fitted a mirror today, bolted the bracket for my new Lezyne pump under the bottle cage and installed a pair of A530 SPDs so the weekend hasn't been entirely wasted.

BUT I JUST WANT TO RIDE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[G3CWI]

I share your pain.

 

[Neilsmith]

I share your pain.

Me too I haven't ridden for a month and I am mega frustrated, if I bake any more cranberry muffins out of shear boredom I may be too heavy to get over any hills when I get back on the bike. Hope you get out soon

 

[steve50]

I hear you all loud and clear, i have been out on my new bike perhaps three times then life and the weather started getting in the way, really frustrating and the turbo just doesn't do it for me.

 

[numbnuts]

I wondered what had happened to you after no report, hope you get out soon all the best for your first ride

 

[Scoosh]

At least you have had lots of time to admire , caress , polish and generally lavish TLC upon it.

After all,, you really get it dirty now should you ???

Just think of how much more you will enjoy and appreciate that first main ride ...

 

[gavroche]

I understand how you feel but there is one consolation: it doesn't get dirty!
If, like me, you are a fair weather rider, Autumn and winter are very frustrating times. Look at the bright side though, spring is on the way.

 

[Scoosh]

If, like me, you are a fair weather rider, Autumn and winter are very frustrating times.

They are also the times when a trike really comes into its own - on ice/snow.

 

[Falco Frank]

I too feel your pain....

Not even had chance to bring my new purchase home and am frustrated at the current weather!!!

 

[Andrew1971]

Get it on the turbo trainer if you have one, That's what i do in bad weather but still would like it outside tho so much more fun.
Andrew

 

[Vapin' Joe]

Short (Very) spin today, it was so windy I was nearly blown to a standstill but I'm getting the hang of it!

 

[classic33]

I understand how you feel but there is one consolation: it doesn't get dirty!
If, like me, you are a fair weather rider, Autumn and winter are very frustrating times. Look at the bright side though, spring is on the way.

Only 125 days 6 hours and 45 minutes away!

 

[Pikey]

My trikes been firmly on the rollers for a few weeks now.
Cosy and warm, but no where near as much fun as being outside on her...

Still it stops mud grit water and road salt getting on her.

 

[voyager]

I am still using my trikes on the road -------- men or mice ---------------


squeak to me

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[raleighnut]

^^^^^^ ditto, just get out there