its strange when you first shave them. i was prob 15 when i first tried itQuote:
Originally Posted by Al Fowler
done it on and off for years and now back to fully shaving.
try it.
yes bib shorts are expensive
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its strange when you first shave them. i was prob 15 when i first tried itQuote:
Originally Posted by Al Fowler
done it on and off for years and now back to fully shaving.
try it.
yes bib shorts are expensive
I shaved my legs once, looked like a plucked chicken!
Never bothered since, look like an un-plucked chicken instead:D
http://assosnucleo.com/fileUpload/im...icker_RX_4.jpg If ever there was an excuse to go out cycling it is the thought that you may , just may, just maybe, just might come across a woman wearing these.
If you can manage to cycle behind her for a few miles then you will be a happy man.
Very nice daz!
Go on then daz. How do I work out the best height for my saddle?
I raised it two notches the last time I went out. Didnt notice any chance comfort wise.
when your crank is in line with the seat tube (ie the pedal at is low point) your knee should still be slightly bent. there are loads of other factors to setting up position such as saddle position, length of handlebar stem, cleats in the right place etc etcQuote:
Originally Posted by Al Fowler
anyway did not do the ten last but did my 30 mile loop round the dales instead and knocked another minute off. now 1:37
:otoo skinny, be like falling on a bag of spannersQuote:
Originally Posted by daz h
My thoughts on Trek Madone 6.9 pro I've had on review
http://www.nikalascook.com/www.nikal...uper_Bike.html
setting saddle height someone more knowledgeable might correct me
but if your leg is straight with your heel on the pedal, it will probably be about right with your forefoot on the pedal (too high and you can hurt your acchilles).
this seems like a really good overview
http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fitting.htm
Tuesday evening was another very wet trundle round our hilly Bashall Eaves circuit from Andy F's at Hesketh Lane, but anti-clockwise this time. Added a couple of small loops at Bashall Town and Bashall Eaves itself, but missed out the loop to Lees, rode straight from Cow Ark up by the old lime kilns and down the very steep hill to Whitewell; then the real testing climb from Burholme Bridge to Little Bowland. Still managed the same time 1.33, but half a mile less. Coming out of Chipping, a narrow road with a line of parked cars on the left and an approaching Ka that was not going to stop, I COULDN'T stop, had to breath in and go for the gap. As much as I love the 'crosser, I need a proper road bike with decent brakes!
As for bike fitting, Bowland is in the fortunate position of having a member who was team mechanic for Peugeot UK in the days of Tim Gould and David Baker:
He just watched me riding up and down his cul-de-sac for 5 minutes. The stem went down by 5mm, the seat pin went down by 6mm, the saddle went back by 5mm, the cleats went forward on the shoes ( i.e. feet went back on the pedals ) by 5mm. The front of the bars were swung down in the stem by a couple of degrees, the brake levers were moved up and back by approx 35mm.
It is not discernibly more comfortable or easier to pedal; but I do have a greater sense of being one with the bike, particularly regarding confidence on long steep descents.
Mike reckons that the secret is small incremental adjustments; don't go for quantum leaps!
She hasn't ripped hers either :oQuote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
Blimey and I considered the Bowland guided tour :eek:, it's safer on the turbo!!! :rolleyes::wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by wheezing donkey
yipes donkey that sounds scary!
my last non-commute bike ride was in the hathersage hilly on sunday, on the run in back to the transition, a car suddenly stoppped to turn right (then started indicating) - fortunately i had space to squeeze down the left - another chap wasn't so lucky running into the back of a car in hathersage and coming in with a cut above his eye!
my ride was particularly rainy setting off early at the slow swimming end of the field - the elites got dry roads later
me at top of froggat hill
http://www.sportsunday.co.uk/photo5617437.html
??? Bonny lass just short of a bit of meat on her bones Em.Quote:
Originally Posted by emmilou
yep, well sometimes the 'meat' acts as extra padding for when you fall off!! oops - hence the rip!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
You have to get on before you can fall off. Worth a try, maybe!Quote:
Originally Posted by emmilou
err I did, then hit some ice, then fell off, then ripped my stupidly expensively bib shorts :o :angry: ahh well, at least they look worn!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
Are you taking the bike on your hols Trev?!! :D
Narr, it will just be a run in the morning on the beach then a relaxing day. May do a little potter in the evening depending on the weather.Quote:
Originally Posted by emmilou
AND THEN carb and liquid loading:w00t::thumbup:
I have never been able to get over the excesive expense of Assos clothing... so would never consider those bibs... I am perfectly comfy in standard men's bibs shorts :)
Me too, i'd always go with Rapha if I was going to spend that kind of money!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hanneke
No afternoon ride today, eyes firmly fixed on ITV4. WAR SCHLECK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good photo Ratfink, obviously putting in the effort but thoroughly enjoying it!:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by ratfink
AL its very individual to you really. There are some general rules of thumb but none are set in stone.Quote:
Originally Posted by Al Fowler
You dont want it toooo high that your leg is locking out and to low and you may start to get lower back pain.
When you finally get it set, mark it with toch up paint. And also mark your cleats so that you can re set them when yo take them off for cleaning and maint etc.
Remember you can follow all the set rules of bike set up but if your not comfortable its a load of rubbish.
Personally I have my seat quite high. You may be dfferent?
are we not getting a picture thenQuote:
Originally Posted by Hanneke
I was expecting a shot of you clad in Rabobank colours
Not quite rabobank...http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._5350016_n.jpg
Actually, I was wearing a skinsuit there... this one is a better example and more FRA forum suitable ;)
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._1334119_n.jpg
Han, please forgive the northern colloquialism, " But by heck lass, you look as fit as a butcher's dog!!"
( That's the road piccie)
Oh and the Qoroz now has matching tyres with blue stripes, before you all start commenting :) Used to have those wheels on a bike with yellow detailing, then one got a gash when in Majorca, so had to buy a black tyre. All sorted now, as these things DO matter!
Oh and... I don't really wear replica team kit... But am in the posession of a far too large Skil jersey I was given when training with them in March, as well as a Rabobank jersey and Dutch champion jersey I was given by friends... I don't really wear them at all though, always wear team kit or club kit.
Lol Donkey :) I think you are right, I feel fitter now aged 45 than I have ever felt in my life. Probably because I am... All that cycling you see, it is hard work :)
Before Dom comes up with this one, I also have a Steam Bunnies Tour de Galles polkadot jersey from last year that I often wear and with pride:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._7423003_n.jpg
That is the bike with the yellow detailing... had a puncture the day before and cba to mend it so was using a spare wheel on the front... so again, mismatched tyres LOL:o
I hope this satisfies Daz ;)
Very pleasing on the eye.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hanneke
Many thanks Han.:thumbup:
Oh, I know why I was on this thread.
18 mile to-work on the bike this morning. 62 minutes.
I need to work on my up's and try for under an hour.
Either that or sneak through more red lights.
Well done Trev, keep at it!
indeed it does. good pictures, like the polka dot jersey.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hanneke
You ordered your Ag2r kit yet Al?
If you have you need to get yourself one of these:
http://s.wiggle.co.uk/images/regale-ag2-zoom.jpg
Thats epic. Wouldnt really suit my black and red carbon frame though.Quote:
Originally Posted by eavesy187
Im ordering it all tonight.:D
Then neither will your kit! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Al Fowler
What you now need is:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/...0629383cb3.jpg
Quote:
Originally Posted by eavesy187
I know....brown isnt exactly a fantastic match...but a mainly white jersey with an touch of blue and brown should be ok.
As for the bike....dya fancy 'taking' one off the back of a lorry for me? I'll give you a fiver and a bottle of cheap plonk?
A grand ride out on mi tod today on some fantastic quiet roads with stunning views. In complete contrast to Tuesday's end of the world arkesque ride, today was warm, mostly sunny and clear and free of washing away sheep and cattle. I rode out to Sawley and turned off onto the Wigglesworth road past the Copy Nook and veared left at the top of the Forest Becks onto a lane touring cyclists can only dream of. The views offer up vistas of Pendle, The Bowland fells and the Ribble valley to the left and Yorkshire Dales hills to the right. It's like a tarmac strip through the fields generally free of cars and a pleasure to cycle on. After about 6 miles a left turn onto the lane up to Tosside and straight through down towards Rathmell, left through to Wham & Rome and onto the Lawkland road to the Austwick junction where I turned right and then left to the Hamlet of Feizor and an al fresco snack at the gem of a cafe and a caving chat with a mountain biker who was staying at the Craven Pothole club house in Horton prepping Gapping Gill for the August bank holiday winch meet. I returned via Austwick, Helwith Bridge and the back road through Little Stainforth to Giggleswick - again fantastic cycling lanes with views that quenched a thirst that only dry stoned walled fields and fells only can. Onto Rathmell and Giggleswick where I passed a couple of tired looking cyclists, Sawley, Chatburn, Clitheroe, Whalley and back to Accy. Probably around 68 miles at maybe 17 average (still not replaced my wheel magnet) but irrespective of any stats it felt superb to experience such landscapes. The all new Colnago was a dream to ride and the cardio workout was a bonus. What a blessing to be able to enjoy days like these.