Show us your.......newbie progress! [4 Sep 2012 - 4 Oct 2014]

[Mo1959]

Hope nobody minds but the lady I rode with on Friday is doing a couple of sportives for charity and I wondered if anyone would like to donate even a couple of pounds if I put up the link.

http://www.justgiving.com/Kirsteen-Ellis

It is going towards the Erskine Hospital which cares for war vets so a good cause.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@SatNavSaysStraightOn Mo is one amazing rider,
Having sorted the sp/cad, I think the h.r. is u.s. tried a new battery and tried scanning just not picking it up, either a fault in the strap or the sensor, I can't afford £11 just to try a strap and then have to get a new sensor and strap so I will just have to get a whole new thing, then try the sender on the new strap if that works than I know for the future, but it will mean putting getting of the 705 another month, and I could do with as I have a referral to a clinic in Seacroft, Leeds and I really dont know the area, however that referral can be at any time but the nature of it, it is likely to be sometime yet, but you know sods law.
I know what you mean about gearing I have been finding the same, and some are really subtle 16-17 is the most subtle

Edit
Talking of saddles, I have offset mine slightly to the left as you look along the top tube from the rear of the bike, I have yet to decide on the best angle, as this seems to alleviate a pain/numbness I get in my right leg, I think I am maybe trapping a nerve, I suffered a compression injury in this leg (and broken a foot bone), when I started cycling I had problems with a sharp pain in my knee from time to time, but this went away with improved muscles. With the seat at an angle, I think it was too much today, but I will see if it improves things.

 

[Mo1959]

Rain has been absolutely bouncing down all night. Still very gloomy with more to come plus a breeze. No cycling just now. It says it might clear up around 10am so might have just a short loop before lunch, or maybe I will just treat the tired legs to a day off.

 

[stevey]

Same here Mo so after shopping of to a.n other bike shop brfore i finally make a decision

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Good morning
Hubby's programme says 2.5hrs cycle again today (it was supposed to be tomorrow but we are going to cheer some friends on at a Triathlon so he asked permission to switch the workouts round). The weather is supposed to take a nosedive later so I'm just wondering whether to suggest an early start - but first - coffee!!! ( then I will rehydrate, I promise!)

 

[Mo1959]

Same here Mo so after shopping of to a.n other bike shop brfore i finally make a decision

Today? Oooo, exciting. Look forward to hearing what you eventually decide on. Problem is there is actually too much choice nowadays. I go round in circles looking at all the specs and find bits I like about each bike.

 

[stevey]

Today? Oooo, exciting. Look forward to hearing what you eventually decide on. Problem is there is actually too much choice nowadays. I go round in circles looking at all the specs and find bits I like about each bike.

I think my mind is pretty much made up on this http://www.dolan-bikes.com/road/roa...n/dolan-l-etape-carbon-road-bike-builder.html
But want to go to see if they have any sram geared bikes i can have a look at.

And yes there is way too much choice...

 

[Mo1959]

I think my mind is pretty much made up on this http://www.dolan-bikes.com/road/roa...n/dolan-l-etape-carbon-road-bike-builder.html
But want to go to see if they have any sram geared bikes i can have a look at.

And yes there is way too much choice...

I really like the look of that and there does seem to be lots of options to spec it how you want.

 

[stevey]

I really like the look of that and there does seem to be lots of options to spec it how you want.

Thats what i liked the most and it's not a giant or specialized.... something different around these parts

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Good morning
Hubby's programme says 2.5hrs cycle again today (it was supposed to be tomorrow but we are going to cheer some friends on at a Triathlon so he asked permission to switch the workouts round). The weather is supposed to take a nosedive later so I'm just wondering whether to suggest an early start - but first - coffee!!! ( then I will rehydrate, I promise!)

About 11:00-14:00 seems dry, it should lighten up, but showers after that.

 

[Mo1959]

About 11:00-14:00 seems dry, it should lighten up, but showers after that.

At least it keeps all the fair weather exercisers indoors and you get peace and quiet. Lol. Just back a four mile dog walk and never met a soul.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Today? Oooo, exciting. Look forward to hearing what you eventually decide on. Problem is there is actually too much choice nowadays. I go round in circles looking at all the specs and find bits I like about each bike.

Get the bits you like and build one Mo.
@stevey the section on Handlebar width is interesting, there is a lot of talk of saddle height/for/aft but not much is mentioned about bars, I changed mine last year and found a great improvement in comfort and the willingness to go to the drops. This now means I have to get a tape measure out, and make sure I got the right size.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Regarding weather forecast this is pretty good, hr by hr forecast and usually pretty accurate on the day or preceding day
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk

 

[Mo1959]

Regarding weather forecast this is pretty good, hr by hr forecast and usually pretty accurate on the day or preceding day
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk

I think that will be my fourth one I've bookmarked. I check them all every morning. Lol.

Has actually brightened up now so don't know whether to have a quick spin or just rest the legs.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I think that will be my fourth one I've bookmarked. I check them all every morning. Lol.

Has actually brightened up now so don't know whether to have a quick spin or just rest the legs.

I have used a few, but find this one pretty good. It only used to do 3 hr forecasts, most of the time if it says it will be dry between such and such it usually is, but dont ever take the weather as gospel in the U.K.