So..... cycling

[Briggykins]

Gah, stupid bike. I've had the front wheel trued twice now by two different places, and each time it lasts about three rides (nice smooth rides of less than 10 miles) before it starts going wobbly again. Going to take it back to the shop again but don't see why it keeps doing this.

[Tysonator]

I love cycling and have been cycling since I was a small child. I try to cycle to work when I can and weather permitting really.
I currently own a Boardman Team hybrid cycle.

[Zirax]

Well today I went out for my first ride in years! I'm still getting used to the thing but I think I covered in the region of 2-3miles total. As I get my confidence (and fitness) back I think that will quickly start racking up.

I'll get a bike computer so I can track what I am doing properly. Although I am very tempted to start looking at proper trikes, but these could only be used at the weekend.

[IainB]

Originally Posted by Tysonator

I currently own a Boardman Team hybrid cycle.

Ive just got one of those through C2W, though havent ridden it yet as I dont want to get it dirty (that and the fact I smashed my big toe up at the weekend kite surfing)

Will stick a couple of pics up later on, will be fun as I havent ridden in ages (used to think nothing of doing 70/80 miles a day....but that was like, 18+ years ago!!)

[Wossi]

Possibly a silly question. The brake handles, how level are they supposed to be with the handlebars? Or are they supposed to be slightly lower down if you get what I mean.

After riding my wrists were killing me and I think it's to do with that. Also, I've got a Halfords bike and was wondering if It's possible for me to change the seat as mine is not comfy at all

[Jonny69]

Originally Posted by Zirax

Well today I went out for my first ride in years! I'm still getting used to the thing but I think I covered in the region of 2-3miles total. As I get my confidence (and fitness) back I think that will quickly start racking up.

What are you riding Matt? Are you on two or three wheels at the moment?

Originally Posted by Wossi

Possibly a silly question. The brake handles, how level are they supposed to be with the handlebars? Or are they supposed to be slightly lower down if you get what I mean.

After riding my wrists were killing me and I think it's to do with that. Also, I've got a Halfords bike and was wondering if It's possible for me to change the seat as mine is not comfy at all

Put the brakes where they are comfortable. Slacken them off, sit on the bike and see where your hands naturally go to when you go to grab for the brake. That's a good place to start. Depends on your seated position really.

It's harder with drop bars because they are at the front and whether you've got aero levers etc. Some of the current ones have got great big grips on them and the levers point right up in the air.

Saddle wise, yes you can change it. Standard fitment. What's the problem, is it rubbing, too hard or the wrong shape? What sort of bike?

[Wossi]

It's an Apollo and the seat feels a bit hard after a mile or so. Not sure if it's the seat or the fact I've not really ridden a bike since I was about 14.

[LeperousDust]

It's more likely you've not riden for ages. Get some lycra padding that makes anything instantly comfortable

[Jonny69]

Originally Posted by Wossi

It's an Apollo and the seat feels a bit hard after a mile or so. Not sure if it's the seat or the fact I've not really ridden a bike since I was about 14.

When I started using mine again it felt like I'd been kicked up the backside. I was thinking about getting a new saddle but after a week or so it stopped hurting.

Mine is a Selle Flite, which is like a narrow piece of wood

[Zirax]

Originally Posted by Jonny69

What are you riding Matt? Are you on two or three wheels at the moment?

Three wheels at the moment. I'm currently looking at a TW-BENTS frame from China/TW which will fold into the boot. The current trike isn't suited to longer riding but the other frame will be. They are a lot of cash though