Any of you Tossers ride a pushbike?

Tried a ride into work on Friday with a detour, clocked up 22 miles on the route in, repeated the same on the way home :thumb2
 
No riding for me in the last week (apart from a couple of turbo sessions). On last Sundays club ride the guy in front of me came off on a bend and left me with nowhere to go... hit the deck but the bike was Ok apart from a broken rear mech hanger and a slightly ripped hood... I came away with a few grazes and a very painful wrist. The wrist still hasn't fully recovered and I don't have enough power in it to brake safely. So, back to the turbo this coming week... I hate the turbo though the Sufferfest videos make it a bit more bearable.
 
Well coming back from work through town, had to brake and swerve to avoid a woman pulling out on me, gets to the junction, which is a right turn only onto a short bit before the traffic lights, awaiting the cars to stop at the red lights so I can filter and the same woman decides to pursue the same bit of road that I am on, now got a slightly buckled back wheel and a jarred shoulder, how the F did she not see me, reflective everything, 2 lights, nice clear night, not much traffic!:eek:


One of the perils of being an outlaw cyclist I guess:augie

I will twiddle the wheel straight ish tomorrow at work:beerjug:
 
Some impressive riding here. Spectacular on a trials bike but on a road bike!!!!!

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Just hope Martin Ashton makes a recovery.
 
I've been really enjoying getting out for short rides on my hybrid bike I bought, however I just don't like hills. I have been popping it on the back of the car and going down and riding the Exe trail and other flat routes. I would like to be able to just ride from home but Wivey is a bit hilly and even ride the 12 miles to Taunton and work but again theres a couple of hills. Today I popped in to see a very old friend who rides a bit and he said I should try his H2 sportive type bike :confused: .. any way I did and wow what a difference. Comfy to ride and blimey so much easier to go up hills. I must admit to being quite keen on getting one and keeping the hybrid for my rides along the Exe trail and the like. Went to the bike shop and they agreed with everything my mate had said, the Trek Domane would appear to be the right one for me if I decide to get something a bit better.
 

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I've been really enjoying getting out for short rides on my hybrid bike I bought, however I just don't like hills. I have been popping it on the back of the car and going down and riding the Exe trail and other flat routes. I would like to be able to just ride from home but Wivey is a bit hilly and even ride the 12 miles to Taunton and work but again theres a couple of hills. Today I popped in to see a very old friend who rides a bit and he said I should try his H2 sportive type bike :confused: .. any way I did and wow what a difference. Comfy to ride and blimey so much easier to go up hills. I must admit to being quite keen on getting one and keeping the hybrid for my rides along the Exe trail and the like. Went to the bike shop and they agreed with everything my mate had said, the Trek Domane would appear to be the right one for me if I decide to get something a bit better.
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Trek Domane is a great bike and the one I first went for. However, the cycle hub ordered the wrong size for me and couldn't get a replacement for 3 months so gave me a Madone instead. Full carbon version with similar spec for the same price as they screwed up in the first place... Result..
 
SE Rider said:
Trek Domane is a great bike and the one I first went for.
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That's good to hear. I really have no ambitions of covering huge miles at flat out speeds, I just want something pretty comfortable that can be used as an everyday ride. I could quite fancy the idea of taking a cycling holiday and I never thought I'd hear myself saying that. The Domane will take mudguards and rack if required and seems to be a good do it all bike.
 
Get some mudguards on it, they make life so much more pleasant, no wet arse and keep your legs drier :D The gearing and riding position is so much better on a dedicated road bike, more hand positions on the bars. I wonder how many people regret buying a hybrid after riding a road bike?
 
Big Lee said:
Get some mudguards on it, they make life so much more pleasant, no wet arse and keep your legs drier :D The gearing and riding position is so much better on a dedicated road bike, more hand positions on the bars. I wonder how many people regret buying a hybrid after riding a road bike?
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At this time of year a rear Crudcatcher is essential kit (front too if you can mount one).

Just a point on gears - you need to get a gearset suitable for the use you're going to put your bike to. I rather like the close-ratios of my road bike - except I wish it had a granny-ring on the rear as I found the lowest ratio was still to high to get up Newlands Corner, Leith Hill and Ditchling Beacon comfortably.
 
If clearance is really tight, my Giant Defy 1 is, get some Crud roadracers http://www.crudproducts.com/products/roadracer/image A lot of coverage and protects the bike and you a lot more that just a rear flap. Takes a bit of fiddling to get perfect but worth it, only about £23 from Tredz as well. Watch the Crud video for fitting tips as well.
 
My hybrid has disc brakes and carbon forks. There's no mounting point available at the fork bridge.

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I bought these for my Boardman Road Comp. Fitted really well and make's a big difference to you and anyone else following behind.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sks-chromoplastic-road-mudguard-set/

I've also got Lumicycle (Cree) lighting and 25mm Gatorskins fitted so its well sorted for winter night rides and has been a great "first" bike. Might make this my winter bike and go looking for a full carbon jobbie with better gears next year for spring/summer. Cost me more this year than it has to run my GS and I'm already a Platinum customer of Wiggle having spent over a grand with just them since April!
 
Going from Boardman Aluminium hybrid to a carbon road bike in Jan. Can't wait and will defo get those mudguards on. :thumbup:
 
Just been for a 10 mile ride and I really do need something to make hills easier. I quite like the idea of the Domane and I could share it with Euan who wants to get out cycling a bit now and then. I need to wait for the cycle scheme lady at work to call me back as I already have my hybrid on it and would need to pay off the remaining amount. If I can't do that then I will have to wait as I can't afford to buy it for cash and buying a £1k bike on the scheme you save £300+.
 
The best thing for making hills easier is extra fitness ;)

get yourself a riding app on your phone to see how you`re progressing
 
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