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

[Supersuperleeds]

No idea! It was a bit odd just hearing breathing and various bike noises behind me. I don't think I give off "don't talk to me" vibes. Usually I say hi to lots of people.

On the rare occasion it happens to me I normally sit up and tell them they can go by me, if they say they are resting behind me I look at my gut and just laugh.

 

[Nomadski]

On the rare occasion it happens to me I normally sit up and tell them they can go by me, if they say they are resting behind me I look at my gut and just laugh.

After 15 miles though I think I would say, 'you've had enough resting, now go do some bloody work!'

 

[User28924]

So so tempted by a fixie on ebay, collection only 10 miles from my house. Cheap, right size, looks lovely...

n+1 has taken hold...

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I got scalped twice on Friday, both times by the same two riders, both times on a climb, first one I got past them again around the top, as I couldn't stand being behind them, the 2nd time took a lot more effort as they did manage to get some distance in front, but again I had caught them by the top, and then followed for about 3/4 of a mile, it wasn't safe to over take again till I turned of the road.
first section http://app.strava.com/activities/73361730#1447810292
second http://app.strava.com/activities/73361730#1447810014

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I did this little segment, just a want to see how I did, remember the bike was ladened up last night, did not do to bad on it really, not a road I normally take to my mates house.
It is very short though.
http://app.strava.com/activities/73756075#1462026410

0.1mile @ avg 6.9% 31's 9.1mph.

 

[stevey]

Guys my o/h is just about to order these
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kool-stop-thinline-threaded-dual-pair-of-v-brake-blocks/

They should be ok for basic v brakes?

Sorry for dumb question just want it confirmed thats all

 

[RWright]

So so tempted by a fixie on ebay, collection only 10 miles from my house. Cheap, right size, looks lovely...

n+1 has taken hold...

Go For it!

 

[User28924]

Go For it!

I'd love to, but I'm not really sure I can justify it. I haven't been able to work this summer after my accident, leaving me somewhat penniless. :P

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

@Phoenix Lincs
The best I found was this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garmin-Premium-Heart-Rate-Monitor-Soft-Strap-HRM-/181192144698#vi-content

Thanks @nigel. Will take a look when I get home (or tomorrow as it could be late as only just left Glasgow)

Thanks @Nomadski, sounds reassuring its easy to use. Does it give instructions to work out max HR rather than 220-age (29 and a bit) lol

 

[Nomadski]

Thanks @nigel. Will take a look when I get home (or tomorrow as it could be late as only just left Glasgow)

Thanks @Nomadski, sounds reassuring its easy to use. Does it give instructions to work out max HR rather than 220-age (29 and a bit) lol

It doesn't unfortunately. I just used it for a half dozen rides and whatever max I reached I used that. Probably not the correct thing to do, but it seems to have got me this far!

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Thanks @nigel. Will take a look when I get home (or tomorrow as it could be late as only just left Glasgow)

Thanks @Nomadski, sounds reassuring its easy to use. Does it give instructions to work out max HR rather than 220-age (29 and a bit) lol

I sometimes max out above my 220-49=171, not often though, usually high 160's

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Guys my o/h is just about to order these
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kool-stop-thinline-threaded-dual-pair-of-v-brake-blocks/

They should be ok for basic v brakes?

Sorry for dumb question just want it confirmed thats all

Look okay to me, I use koolstops

 

[RWright]

Guys my o/h is just about to order these
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kool-stop-thinline-threaded-dual-pair-of-v-brake-blocks/

They should be ok for basic v brakes?

Sorry for dumb question just want it confirmed thats all

Looks like they should do the trick to me.

 

[stevey]

Look okay to me, I use koolstops

How do you find them?

 

[AndyPeace]

@AndyPeace a 34x28 is 33.12", 26x23 is on 700cx23mm 29.73"

I used Sheldon's calculator and got it to be 31.9inches for 34x28; and 29.8 for the 26x23 either way it didn't seem to matter The bikes also weigh differently, so I guess that compensates for the higher gearing.
http://app.strava.com/activities/73890407#
Bit windy and busy traffic, as it's a busy time of day but still kept a decent average. Worked on the hills but didn't push for best effort, I stayed in the saddle for all of the little Malvern climb/British Camp climbs as well as for most of the other climbs. This ride also breaks the 100mile mark and 100 miles in I can see there's so much more to riding a road bike than a flat bar, it's an adventure in itself!