Post by kirky72 on Oct 25, 2016 18:47:24 GMT
Still getting rid of the tale end of my Lurgy, bloody three weeks off the bike, not sure of my fitness so headed for Gisburn Forest for a short ride, test my fitness and the new steed.
the bike faired a bit better than me, still coughing up phlegm every few seconds and it feels like my legs have gone.
Although I took it relatively steady whilst I got used to it and fiddled with the shock and forks the bike felt great, really nimble and after some fettling the shock felt nice and plush, maybe at the excess of some bob so may need to fine tune it a little more. Was all good just felt the 32t a little as I've been an oval for a while. I had a new oval chainring on standby that I've fitted since I've got back, works okay with the chain guide as well.
The car park was the busiest I've ever seen it, especially for a Tuesday morning, however there must have been an high percentage of walkers and families sticking to the blues so the trails were stil nice and quiet and I only came across 7/8 groups and only held up by a couple of them.
Forgot to take any pictures during the ride which was a shame there was a nice view with a low hanging mist but I was trying to keep pedaling and not let the sweat turn cold on my chest.
just took a teaser when I got back to the car.
Ps. It reminded me G that you should try and get there soon whilst it's dry, that way you can do a decent cheeky and actually see the trail for a change as much of its often hidden under standing water.
the bike faired a bit better than me, still coughing up phlegm every few seconds and it feels like my legs have gone.
Although I took it relatively steady whilst I got used to it and fiddled with the shock and forks the bike felt great, really nimble and after some fettling the shock felt nice and plush, maybe at the excess of some bob so may need to fine tune it a little more. Was all good just felt the 32t a little as I've been an oval for a while. I had a new oval chainring on standby that I've fitted since I've got back, works okay with the chain guide as well.
The car park was the busiest I've ever seen it, especially for a Tuesday morning, however there must have been an high percentage of walkers and families sticking to the blues so the trails were stil nice and quiet and I only came across 7/8 groups and only held up by a couple of them.
Forgot to take any pictures during the ride which was a shame there was a nice view with a low hanging mist but I was trying to keep pedaling and not let the sweat turn cold on my chest.
just took a teaser when I got back to the car.
Ps. It reminded me G that you should try and get there soon whilst it's dry, that way you can do a decent cheeky and actually see the trail for a change as much of its often hidden under standing water.
