The MTB thread

Cheers drew. I'll try and get a couple of miles on it this week ( max I've road is a couple his knows how ill fair with 30!!) and see where i stand ( so to speak) it is a lush bike tho.

That saddle is like a razorblade! Feels like I've been punted up the ass this morning



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[Paul the 6th]

+1 for cycling shoes Andy, rock hard soles which don't flex when pedalling and generally a tougher construction all round.

And as for the saddle, try getting some padded liner shorts, they give a bit more protection while you're breaking your sit bones in - it will hurt for a few days after a long ride, then after some more miles it will only hurt for a day after, then eventually your sit bones will have adapted to the saddle & it won't hurt anymore. I felt like I had been bummed by an elephant after I took my specialized out for the first time.. Now it feels more like a midget has punched me, only hurts for about 20 mins after riding & then I forget about it

[Drew Carey]

Originally Posted by AndyBrad

Cheers drew. I'll try and get a couple of miles on it this week ( max I've road is a couple his knows how ill fair with 30!!) and see where i stand ( so to speak) it is a lush bike tho.

That saddle is like a razorblade! Feels like I've been punted up the ass this morning

If you have £20 notes knocking around, ebay for "Charge Spoon"......its widely regarded (for the price) as one of the best saddles you can get. I have one on both my bikes and have just ordered one for Lily's bike build. So much comfier than any of the spesh ones I have used.

And as you say, get more miles on it and alter how you stop / start etc and you will soon get the hang of it.

Originally Posted by maviczap

I just hop off the saddle on my Voodoo, but I could do with the same dropper seat post that Drew's got, as its flippin hard to get behind the saddle & get the weight over the back wheel.

Best £250 I have spent on my bike so far ......a lot of money though for what they are.....but being able to adjust on the fly is brill......especially when like you say getting weight over the back wheel.

Up until now I have either had to risk a testes / saddle interface.....or......pogo on the front fork as too much weight over front wheel.

Lol I feel your pain, how far do you go out for ?

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[Drew Carey]

Originally Posted by Paul the 6th

And as for the saddle, try getting some padded liner shorts.

+1,000,000 never cycle without padded shorts IMHO. They can be had from Decathlon cheap enough or from numerous places online.

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Drew Carey

.or......pogo on the front fork as too much weight over front wheel.

Yep, which probably contributed to my off on the boardwalk & nearly gave me a nasty moment coming off that high boardwalk where Mark head butted his handlebars.

[Drew Carey]

Originally Posted by AndyBrad

Lol I feel your pain, how far do you go out for ?

Longest I have done was Sherwood Pines on a Friday for 10.5 miles (as did the 8 mile loop plus a bit).

Then on the Saturday did Dalby which was about 23miles with some bike part bits in.

So in total about 33.5 miles.....with my saddle and decent padded shorts I had no issues with rubbing etc. Just couldn't walk as had legs like jelly.

usually we tend to do Llandegla or Cannock etc.....so anywhere between 10-15 miles is normal.

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Drew Carey

+1,000,000 never cycle without padded shorts IMHO. They can be had from Decathlon cheap enough or from numerous places online.

The Decathlon pad isn't as good as some, but they are cheap.

Wiggles own brand DHB is good and the gel pad is really comfy. If you don't want to buy the lycra shorts, then just buy a pair if these.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-pro-padded-undershorts/

They do make a big difference

[Drew Carey]

Pfft roadies and your Lyy......cccrrr.....aaaa.....eugggghhhhh - I can't even bring myself to say the word!!! lol

I wear the Endura Humvee and love them, comfy, loads of pockets, really good padding.......only downside.....expensive.

[maviczap]

Ha ha its only cos you're jealous of our svelte bodies