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thanks mr B
that is very true i cant be having the same bike as u/c can I !
i will go try a few out and see what i like ,i still love the look of the bianchi nirone soo the jury is out at the moment.
I can also get an off the pegish ribble for less money!
clicky thing it looks pretty good to me
im in for Boltonman 2/8 and im upto 60miles in 4hrs at pres without cleats and 5mile runs afterwards for a part brick.
however, just bought a new bike and cleats too (triuk tri pack 1) - first time ive been out on it ive hurt my elbow... marvellous
tennis elbow pain
any ideas / tips
have i got my handlebars set wrong , is elbow pain usual on longer rides?
help would be appreciated - im using ibuprofen at pres and ive rested it for a few days off the bike back running instead
It could be that you have too much weight on the bars - so maybe they could do with being a bit higher ? The aim is roughly 2/3 weight on your bum, and 1/3 on the hands.
Other options are - make sure your tyres are not overinflated - that gives a harsh ride. And maybe some padded gel mitts could take the sting out of it ?
Theres lots of options - its hard to say without seeing a photo really.
And I assume you're not using tri-bars yet.
[pads in shyly]
'lo. Am I allowed in here yet pleasefankyew?
I just got this computer fingy and it looks very nice. It's teeny! I got the wireless one coz I think I'd just get all tied up in wires.
But it came highly recommended...
I killed it, din't I...
[pads out sadly]
I'm sure it will be when I've deciphered the 'structions...
Cool
Thanks chaps, I was going to stick a shorter stem on anyhow, the stock one felt too long as it was. Plus I like a sharper steering more responsive bike.
Or we could follow TT's example and get DK to post a pic so we can critique his position
lol
Okey dokey.
No need
DK - Your saddle is 2" too low and you need to weed your garden. And move your saddle forward as well. I'm pretty confident in making this call as I have no idea about DK's mobility, nor as to the ablity to actually move the seat forward, nor do I fully understand why yo uwant to move forward, but some welsh bloke that I secretly love said it about someone else before so it must be right.
Me bike arrived this morning, went for a quick spin this aft and it feels good, accelerates and climbs really well. I am a happy thing.