Yesterday's body fettle

[Asa Post]

I got rid of the original necrotic, arthritic hip joint and replaced it with a titanium/ceramic/polyethylene model*.
It will be a while before I can test it on the bike, but I'm hoping it will give me a significant improvement in speed and power. It should also be much less painful.

*I admit that I didn't do the fettling myself, but I was in the room for the whole time it was being done .

 

[summerdays]

A friend had hers done and finds everything much less painful now. I can't remember how long it took to get back on the bike but she gradually built up her fitness back to where it was and better! So all the best for the next few months!

 

[welsh dragon]

All the best on your recovery. Good news indeed if you have less pain to put up with. I hope the new year sees you back on your bike. Good luck.

 

[winjim]

Sweet upgrade. How much does it weigh?

 

[ScotiaLass]

May you go from strength to strength, and faster than before!

 

[tyred]

I would have settled for nothing less than double butted Reynolds tubing.

GWS.

 

[Drago]

Ah, a fellow cyborg. We're taking over the world

 

[Asa Post]

Sweet upgrade. How much does it weigh?

According to the consultant, about 300 grams

 

[Drago]

Was it brand name titanium, or a cheap Chinese copy?

 

[Asa Post]

Was it brand name titanium, or a cheap Chinese copy?

It's top quality - made in Sheffield .

 

[Drago]

My Ti is Chinese, but its ok cos it's made in the same factory as Specialized frames

 

[Mrs M]

Another "bionic" cyclist, welcome .

 

[Saluki]

Nice upgrade. I hope that you are on the mend and back on the bike in a goodly time.