The Cycling Thread

[mattSV]

And no wonder there was such a massive difference between saddle and bar height. As well as bending your back, you will also have had all the weight through your wrists/forearms - therefore all the shocks coming through the forks will have felt a lot worse than if the bars were at the correct height.

You can get different shaped bars (e.g. riser bars) and stems (various lengths and angles, including adjustable). There is no reason why you should not be able to get comfortable with a bit of fettling, assuming the frame is the right size in the first place!

Well, when I picked up the ordered bike, it was pretty much pick-up and leave. He only raised the seat for me. At first glance today though the guy was like "That's not a 24" frame". I had really good service, just a bit of an unfortunate event. Could be worse. Back on the bike hunt again for me!

[Luckypants]

Buying from a bike shop (be it Halfords or anywhere else) should mean that the staff serving you take a few minutes to get the bike sorted more or less correctly for you. That means at least setting seat height, saddle position and crucially bar height. The bar height means they may have to flip or even swap your stem so you get a comfortable riding position.

I think you may be better served to go to a local reputable bike shop, tell them about your tale of woe and discuss getting something suitable from them. Most bike shops stock cheaper bikes for beginners and occasional cyclists, so don't be put off by the £4K bike in the window!

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Luckypants

so don't be put off by the £4K bike in the window, just drool over it!

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Originally Posted by maviczap

You've been using the 2 biggest muscles in your body.....

Polite way of saying that he has a big ar$e?

I have 2 very nice glutei maximi thank you very much

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Jabba

Polite way of saying that he has a big ar$e?

Its one way of putting it, politely of course

Originally Posted by allantheboss

I have 2 very nice glutei maximi thank you very much

Says who

Pah! Got my first puncture (ever!) last night, luckily only about half a mile from my dads so seeign as he has all the gear took it round there and and he did the biz for me. On my way I went thinking nothing of it...

I only got another sodding one this morning, only this time nowhere near Daddy's house, so I had to deal with it myself and it was the back wheel this time, actually not that back to do really.

Just not sure which inner-tubes to buy of wiggle this morning as my front and rear wheels have different tyre sizes on them: front is 25c and rear is 26c - So what size should I get?

He used his CO2 inflator I bought him last night, that thing is the dogs danglies, so I am going to order one of those too and a saddle bag.

Any recommendations?

Would these work: Presta 42mm700x18-25 Race 28

[Luckypants]

They would be stretched a bit if you had to put it in your 26C tyre. How about these from Wiggle http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cst-road-inner-tube/ they do a Presta 40mm Valve700x18-28c that will cover both your sizes, and only £2.50 a tube.