Soldato
Id be up for that end of June, going anyway there a good camp site a dogellau just down the road, near the old monestry.
(23rd to 25th)
(23rd to 25th)
Dude you need bike therapy!
I really like how the carbon weave on the crank matches that of the frame.
How do you rate SRAM Force? Im getting a Trek built up with it in a few weeks am and very much looking forward to learning this double tap funkery. I have previously only used Shimano.
probably a more comfortable saddle.
In an attempt to loose some weight and generally help me feel better, got a push bike.
Picked this up from brother in laws couple of weeks ago.
Giant TCR Composite Frame, light is not the word for it.
Bit of a mix & match components wise, ultegra crank and STI levers, 105 front mech, Tiagra rear mech, ambrossio brakes, Shimano RS500 wheels. SPD's are on since they have lots of float and dont bother my knees, may look at changing them for some thing else at a later date.
Very responsinve and it climbs brilliantly, it transfers pedal power to forward motion in an instant. Brother in law has dragged it up Alp D'huez 3 times and reackons its a better climbing bike than his current TT bike.
The 13 1/2 mile to work takes about 45 mins, usually into a head wind!
Just getting used to spinning now as opposed to grinding along in a high gear like i used to on a mountain bike.
Doesnt help being on beta blockers to help shift migraines ive had as a result of Bells Palsey. Cant get my heart going fast enough.
Reackon it could do with a longer stem and probably a more comfortable saddle.
Have you tried messing around with the saddle height? At the moment it looks as though you have it angled upwards? Perhaps try it a little lower and flat and see if that makes any difference to comfort. Before forking out for a new stem you could try moving the seat forward as well. Also if your not used to a narrow saddle then it may take upto 2 weeks for your sit-bones to become accustomed to it.
Not messed around with the saddle much bar adjusting the height. Will try moving it forward, since i seem to be sitting on the front of the saddle after todays ride.
Can manage 15 miles before i start to get uncomfortable, which beats the first night i went out and it was about 2 miles before i started to hurt, so im slowly getting used to it.
May sound like a slightly personal question but are you wearing 'nappy' equipped shorts when riding? Small saddles are designed with less padding as it it assumed that you will be carrying the padding on you. A cheap pair of DHB bibbed shorts from wiggle would be an ideal investment.
Oh yes(as that stupid dog says on that advert).
Wont ride with out proper cycling shorts any more. Made that mistake many years ago of not wearing proper shorts and after a day in the saddle, sore wasnt the word!!
Are bibbed shorts better than normal cycling shorts? ie more comfortable?
Has anyone tried single speed on the rear, three speed on the front?
Reason I ask is the rear mech is pretty crap on my bike, and I find I'm always only changing the front cog, leaving the rear on the smallest cog.
6th Element sucks!
Has that got your attention!
I think you missed my question:
For that matter, any others experience with SRAM Force (or Rival or Red) would be appreciated.
Gratefully yours,
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Are bibbed shorts better than normal cycling shorts? ie more comfortable?