The Cycling Thread

[carelesschucca]

YEP!!! I'm always bored in work this time of year, but I do longer days so I can escape. I wouldn't use the street this time of year so cycling wins.

OK I'm just an obsessive person, if I wasn't cycling I'd be thinking about organising GM2016 and that ain't happening.

[carelesschucca]

Well guys after all the searching and thinking I've just been informed that the service gym in my work has three Wattbikes that are there to be used.

The gym costs us £2 a month.... I'm there already... I'm gonna go and find out how to join...

Gonna save me a fortune... Today I'm a happy boy why buy a carpy cheap turbo trainew when I can use the best thing out there.

[TheRamJam]

For those interested

Specialized Rockhopper Disc, 19" frame size, in the for sale section.

here

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by carelesschucca

Well guys after all the searching and thinking I've just been informed that the service gym in my work has three Wattbikes that are there to be used.

The gym costs us £2 a month.... I'm there already... I'm gonna go and find out how to join...

Gonna save me a fortune... Today I'm a happy boy why buy a carpy cheap turbo trainew when I can use the best thing out there.

Spend it on new bling

[carelesschucca]

Originally Posted by maviczap

Spend it on new bling

Ah, Wheels you say ... I also fancy a really bright front light so I can get out in the dark and actually see the road...

It's more daft questions time. I did 35km yesterday on a fairly hilly route which was fine, but today I've woken to find the hooks of my thumbs (where you place your hands on the brake hoods) are blooming sore, I've had it couple of times. Question is will this get better over time or do I need to think about changing something?

[maviczap]

Should improve over time, relax your grip on the bars.

[TheRamJam]

What Mav says is good advice and its free

Alternatively you can change your bar tape or get mitts. The bar tape on my Defy was really thin cheap stuff, and it was white, so i pulled it off and fitted some Fizik 3mm performance tape. Noticed an immediate difference in comfort not to mention how cooler the bike looked. It amazing how changing the bar tape transforms the look of he bike.

I also like to ride with mitts on. I have a pair of Specialized gel mitts. They have gel inserts at the pressure points to help with the numbness on longer rides.

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by TheRamJam

What Mav says is good advice and its free

Alternatively you can change your bar tape or get mitts. The bar tape on my Defy was really thin cheap stuff, and it was white, so i pulled it off and fitted some Fizik 3mm performance tape. Noticed an immediate difference in comfort not to mention how cooler the bike looked. It amazing how changing the bar tape transforms the look of he bike.

I also like to ride with mitts on. I have a pair of Specialized gel mitts. They have gel inserts at the pressure points to help with the numbness on longer rides.

Yep, didn't think about gloves or mitts, as its always part of my riding kit.

As above, bar tape can also make a difference, although for me it hasn't been an issue, as I always have gel mits.

Another thing to consider is the postion of the shifters, if they're too far down the curve of the bar, you'll be putting too much weight on your hands & fingers, causing the soreness.

Also the drop from the saddle to the top of the bars, is that too much, putting extra weight on your hands?

If it doesn't settle down, then try adjusting some or all of the above.

[pookie]

Probably agree with all above. also when I started I wasn't very flexible and but the more I rode the racier the position and stronger the core plus less of the belly . I change my stem for a while to be more upright and less stretched riding position ( kind of like the heli bars )

[Dipper]

Originally Posted by carelesschucca

Ah, Wheels you say ... I also fancy a really bright front light so I can get out in the dark and actually see the road...

It's more daft questions time. I did 35km yesterday on a fairly hilly route which was fine, but today I've woken to find the hooks of my thumbs (where you place your hands on the brake hoods) are blooming sore, I've had it couple of times. Question is will this get better over time or do I need to think about changing something?

Gripping the bars tight and holding yourself up with your arms are both common for new cyclists, concentrate on holding your position using your core ....doing some core work will help your cycling no end.