As I expected then, someone one a lighter bike with a lighter body and more power would notice more difference than me. Still a well priced set, although I'm not sure that I'm built for riding on 24 spokes at the moment, especially with the loaded bags for my commute.
In other news, I've taken to counting cyclist on the way to work. It doesn't help me forget I should be on the bike, but it's interesting to see what difference the weather makes to the numbers. 48 this damp, grey morning compared to 62 in the hazy morning sunshine yesterday.
Well I am using the British Cycling training plan which is for 'beginners' doing 60 mile SportiveWhat training plan are you doing Stonechat. Are you having a whole week for recovery?
You certainly seem to be on target for your LtoB ride, well done.![]()
Did you find a big difference between the 2 and the 4 in the quality. Is the difference in price quite obvious?Have Giant Defy 2 on order, should be in the shop on Saturday. Had a test ride on a Defy 4 (only one in my size in stock) a bit scary to ride after my 15 year old hybrid but fast and went up hills really easily![]()
I think both of you are excellent cyclists, and the newbies here are very lucky to have you to ask for advise and guidance.
Well, first proper ride with clipless pedals and what a revelation, faster (by about 10% against this years stats), more comfortable, more connected. Clipping in has become second nature after yesterday's problems and clipping out mostly fine...... A slight moment by the bike shed when I unclipped left and leant right but saved myself against a bin![]()
It didn't work like that for meMy lbs reckon I would be roughly 2mph faster if I clipped in, I told them I don't want to go that fast as I might take off![]()
Ah! my improvement is over platform pedals rather than toe clips.It didn't work like that for me, but it does feel better than clips.