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Post by marsbarman on Jun 15, 2015 14:52:01 GMT
So I went out on a ride with a mate who works in a local bike shop, went on a 3ish hr (only 16 miles) ride around Dartmoor, which turned out to me a LOT more climbing than I was expecting, 10 miles in and my legs were shot on the climbs, just didn't have the strength left, and annoyingly him and the other guy we were out with were just monstering up these climbs without breaking a sweat. Anyway, they were really cool with the whole thing and pretty understanding! Didn't realise how unfit I was until I rode with them, but they suggested getting a road bike. Thankfully, I had one from back in 2009 and it had been ridden about 6 times since then and has been sat in my Mum's garage all this time, so I popped down the LBS, picked up some new tyres and tubes for it (old ones has rotten away) and gave it a little clean up and hey presto, one clean(ish) Specialized Allez:  So am I massive gay now? |
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Post by hodgy on Jun 15, 2015 15:06:51 GMT
Yes!
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Post by hodgy on Jun 15, 2015 15:08:38 GMT
Nah mate ..a mans gotta do what a mans gotta do !
It's just not for me ...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2015 15:20:51 GMT
No mate knowing how much you hate hills and I'm a fat fucker who hates hills  it will help but you will have to ride it ..., But after seeing your last video ... Maybe fit some stabilisers on ya road bike hehe Nice looking spesh |
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Post by marsbarman on Jun 15, 2015 15:31:01 GMT
Stabilisers are in the post atm. I've also picked it up for much the same reason as Nelly, except my drives are only about 30-40 minutes, I really cba with that after work if I finish at 6 or so, so hopefully will be able to go out and head off and waste an hour or 2.
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Post by Jimbo on Jun 15, 2015 15:42:52 GMT
definitely not, I have been out twice in 2 weeks on the roadie as well as MTB and can really feel the difference. As stated in another thread I use the roadie for pure fitness and the MTB for having a laugh. Fortunately I live near some lovely quiet country roads so cars aren't too much of an issue. Have to say commuting into Wolverhampton when my car was in the garage was not fun or for the faint hearted. I will be bringing my roadie down in the summer as I fancy the ride up to Hay Tor.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2015 17:03:50 GMT
So I went out on a ride with a mate who works in a local bike shop, went on a 3ish hr (only 16 miles) ride around Dartmoor, which turned out to me a LOT more climbing than I was expecting, 10 miles in and my legs were shot on the climbs, just didn't have the strength left, and annoyingly him and the other guy we were out with were just monstering up these climbs without breaking a sweat. Anyway, they were really cool with the whole thing and pretty understanding! Didn't realise how unfit I was until I rode with them, but they suggested getting a road bike. Thankfully, I had one from back in 2009 and it had been ridden about 6 times since then and has been sat in my Mum's garage all this time, so I popped down the LBS, picked up some new tyres and tubes for it (old ones has rotten away) and gave it a little clean up and hey presto, one clean(ish) Specialized Allez: No Mate i am going down the same road i really need to get one sorted i just cant find one for the cheep money i want to pay . i really need to get out more and crunch miles but i have just got in from work thinking i really cant be arsed to load the car up and drive to the trail . if i had a rodie i would be out in an hour or so for a good few miles and back in time for some chill time at home . i will be out as soon as i get one in mean time spin classes here i come again So am I massive gay now? |
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Post by step on Jun 15, 2015 20:40:04 GMT
Needs must, give it a couple of weeks youll really notice the difference. Something I think Gaz will agree with, youll be a bit wobbly to start with! PS, gayer fweed!  |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Jun 17, 2015 5:24:37 GMT
Gaybo
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2015 10:30:21 GMT
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it will help but you will have to ride it ..., 
