| One for the cyclists here... 12:25 - Apr 28 with 113008 views | llangyfelach |
For varying reasons I'm not confident enough to get out and about on my bike, so for the next couple of months I'll be using my indoor Turbo Trainer. I'm mindful that at the moment I'll be training based on time rather than distance, so want to get myself a decent milometer. Any recommendations?
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| One for the cyclists here... on 21:17 - Feb 16 with 2172 views | orion3016 |
| One for the cyclists here... on 20:26 - Feb 16 by Pacemaker |
No excuses now Spring is here, get the dust off her and take her out for a little spin.  |
All year round sport mun
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| One for the cyclists here... on 21:45 - Feb 16 with 2157 views | Pacemaker |
| One for the cyclists here... on 21:17 - Feb 16 by orion3016 |
All year round sport mun
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Only for you and me, Max is fair weather only these days with his seal Skinz socks sweating his feet off. |  |
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| One for the cyclists here... on 21:52 - Feb 16 with 2152 views | max936 |
| One for the cyclists here... on 21:17 - Feb 16 by orion3016 |
All year round sport mun
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For you youngsters it is, once you hop past 50 you start to feel the cold  I've been using my exercise bike most day's in the warm, I did make the mistake of venturing into the garage to start back at my weight training circuits, but I fing froze, so ain't done it since, |  |
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| One for the cyclists here... on 21:53 - Feb 16 with 2150 views | Pacemaker |
| One for the cyclists here... on 21:52 - Feb 16 by max936 |
For you youngsters it is, once you hop past 50 you start to feel the cold I've been using my exercise bike most day's in the warm, I did make the mistake of venturing into the garage to start back at my weight training circuits, but I fing froze, so ain't done it since, |
I am 54 next month Max only Orion and Jackfath are youngsters me and you same surely  | |
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| One for the cyclists here... on 21:55 - Feb 16 with 2149 views | Jackfath |
I've got the body of a 70 year old. |  |
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| One for the cyclists here... on 22:03 - Feb 16 with 2142 views | Pacemaker |
| One for the cyclists here... on 21:55 - Feb 16 by Jackfath |
I've got the body of a 70 year old. |
But the mind of a much younger man who still has dreams he can make it to the top! | |
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| One for the cyclists here... on 23:27 - Feb 16 with 2113 views | perchrockjack |
Max.
Uou don't look anyway near that age and seem to have firm buttocks.
I've had a fitness test recently and I have the metabolism if a man of 48, which is tidy. |  |
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| One for the cyclists here... on 09:58 - Feb 17 with 2087 views | Batterseajack |
| One for the cyclists here... on 18:47 - Feb 16 by Pacemaker |
For anyone after new kit I recommend the Cycle Surgery shop at Snow and Rock in Mcarthur Glen, Bridgend. Got a Mavic soft shell jacket less than half price today.
Most clothing for road or MTB is about a third off the best prices in mainstream shops and signicantly better than online prices.
They also sell accessories at discounted prices. |
When buying a from cycle surgery, always ask for an online price comparison. They will always match the cheapest online price for you. | | | |
| One for the cyclists here... on 17:04 - Feb 17 with 2067 views | Pacemaker |
| One for the cyclists here... on 09:58 - Feb 17 by Batterseajack |
When buying a from cycle surgery, always ask for an online price comparison. They will always match the cheapest online price for you. |
I think because it's an outlet store it's pretty much as cheap as it will go, but worth bearing in mind next time.
I did check the goods after I got home and I couldn't get near the price I paid. | |
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| One for the cyclists here... on 17:43 - Feb 17 with 2059 views | orion3016 |
| One for the cyclists here... on 17:04 - Feb 17 by Pacemaker |
I think because it's an outlet store it's pretty much as cheap as it will go, but worth bearing in mind next time.
I did check the goods after I got home and I couldn't get near the price I paid. |
Didn't know about that shop in MacArthur glen will have to check it out- must be new? | |
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| One for the cyclists here... on 18:04 - Feb 17 with 2053 views | Pacemaker |
| One for the cyclists here... on 17:43 - Feb 17 by orion3016 |
Didn't know about that shop in MacArthur glen will have to check it out- must be new? |
It's in the old Nike store called Rock and Snow (or other way around) and tucked in the back. I very rarely go shopping if I can help it, but my mate has been there a few times and got some quality kit at a good price.
I was after some wind stoppers and a soft shell, so called in on my way home from work it was last years Endura kit but half the price of this years design for exactly the same jacket. Plenty of MTB gear, gloves, shorts , tights and overtrousers etc. I think that there is a bit of luck involved as to what's in stock but worth keeping an eye on if you happen to be going by. | |
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| One for the cyclists here... on 19:35 - Feb 17 with 2042 views | orion3016 |
| One for the cyclists here... on 18:04 - Feb 17 by Pacemaker |
It's in the old Nike store called Rock and Snow (or other way around) and tucked in the back. I very rarely go shopping if I can help it, but my mate has been there a few times and got some quality kit at a good price.
I was after some wind stoppers and a soft shell, so called in on my way home from work it was last years Endura kit but half the price of this years design for exactly the same jacket. Plenty of MTB gear, gloves, shorts , tights and overtrousers etc. I think that there is a bit of luck involved as to what's in stock but worth keeping an eye on if you happen to be going by. |
Thanks, I ll give it a try.endura kit holds its price regardless of if its last years stock so that would be ideal for me [Post edited 17 Feb 2015 19:36]
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| One for the cyclists here... on 21:39 - Feb 17 with 2021 views | Jackswan |
Recently taken up cycling and finding this thread very interesting and informative. Excellent |  | | |
| One for the cyclists here... on 21:41 - Feb 17 with 2020 views | Jackfath |
| One for the cyclists here... on 21:39 - Feb 17 by Jackswan |
Recently taken up cycling and finding this thread very interesting and informative. Excellent |
What sort of biking? | |
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| One for the cyclists here... on 21:49 - Feb 17 with 2016 views | Jackswan |
| One for the cyclists here... on 21:41 - Feb 17 by Jackfath |
What sort of biking? |
Easy going at the moment 
Doing between 40 -80 miles a week when work shifts allow. Distance no problem, just need to up my speed. | | | |
| One for the cyclists here... on 21:50 - Feb 17 with 2012 views | Jackfath |
| One for the cyclists here... on 21:49 - Feb 17 by Jackswan |
Easy going at the moment
Doing between 40 -80 miles a week when work shifts allow. Distance no problem, just need to up my speed. |
Road bike? | |
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| One for the cyclists here... on 21:54 - Feb 17 with 2008 views | Jackswan |
| One for the cyclists here... on 21:50 - Feb 17 by Jackfath |
Road bike? |
Hybrid, Giant Roam, don't fancy the very skinny tyres just yet | | | |
| One for the cyclists here... on 21:58 - Feb 17 with 2004 views | Jackfath |
| One for the cyclists here... on 21:54 - Feb 17 by Jackswan |
Hybrid, Giant Roam, don't fancy the very skinny tyres just yet |
I used a hybrid. Get on a road bike and you'll be amazed at the difference in speed.
I built it up last year from zero and managed to cycle to Tenby at the end of August.
We'll all organise a friendly, non competitive Sunday cycle to Kidwelly from the Stadium one fine day in the summer. I reckon we could get around 6 or so from here to do it. We could take in a few cafe/bars and make a day of it!! | |
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| One for the cyclists here... on 22:05 - Feb 17 with 1999 views | Jackswan |
| One for the cyclists here... on 21:58 - Feb 17 by Jackfath |
I used a hybrid. Get on a road bike and you'll be amazed at the difference in speed.
I built it up last year from zero and managed to cycle to Tenby at the end of August.
We'll all organise a friendly, non competitive Sunday cycle to Kidwelly from the Stadium one fine day in the summer. I reckon we could get around 6 or so from here to do it. We could take in a few cafe/bars and make a day of it!! |
I'd imagine the road bikes are quite a bit faster, just the width of the tyres put me off them.
The Giant has semi slicks fitted and still getting used to them | | | |
| One for the cyclists here... on 22:07 - Feb 17 with 1995 views | Pacemaker |
| One for the cyclists here... on 21:49 - Feb 17 by Jackswan |
Easy going at the moment
Doing between 40 -80 miles a week when work shifts allow. Distance no problem, just need to up my speed. |
Don't worry about speed that will come, build up your stamina and get your gentlemans patch used to the saddle then try beating your times over a regular course.
Most of us on here use either a phone or GPS to record rides on Strava or Map my Ride and it is surprising how quickly you start going faster and climbing further.
Loads of new riders on here so everybody has been relatively new to cycling and have done something dull so don't be afraid to ask. | |
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| One for the cyclists here... on 22:12 - Feb 17 with 1989 views | CountyJim |
| One for the cyclists here... on 22:07 - Feb 17 by Pacemaker |
Don't worry about speed that will come, build up your stamina and get your gentlemans patch used to the saddle then try beating your times over a regular course.
Most of us on here use either a phone or GPS to record rides on Strava or Map my Ride and it is surprising how quickly you start going faster and climbing further.
Loads of new riders on here so everybody has been relatively new to cycling and have done something dull so don't be afraid to ask. |
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| One for the cyclists here... on 22:19 - Feb 17 with 1981 views | Jackswan |
| One for the cyclists here... on 22:07 - Feb 17 by Pacemaker |
Don't worry about speed that will come, build up your stamina and get your gentlemans patch used to the saddle then try beating your times over a regular course.
Most of us on here use either a phone or GPS to record rides on Strava or Map my Ride and it is surprising how quickly you start going faster and climbing further.
Loads of new riders on here so everybody has been relatively new to cycling and have done something dull so don't be afraid to ask. |
Using a Garmin Edge GPS on the bike and I'm on Strava. Enjoying the riding but do tend to go out at the crack of dawn, nice and quiet.
I've already done something dull, like a somersault over the handlebars last week. Hit a pothole down by Wyvale in the dark, I hit the floor and the bike followed me and landed on top of me. Glad there was no one around, to see a crumpled mess on the floor.
But it was a good excuse to upgrade the Tektro disc brakes to much better Shimano ones as I bent one of the brake levers, oh well. | | | |
| One for the cyclists here... on 22:21 - Feb 17 with 1980 views | Jackswan |
| One for the cyclists here... on 21:58 - Feb 17 by Jackfath |
I used a hybrid. Get on a road bike and you'll be amazed at the difference in speed.
I built it up last year from zero and managed to cycle to Tenby at the end of August.
We'll all organise a friendly, non competitive Sunday cycle to Kidwelly from the Stadium one fine day in the summer. I reckon we could get around 6 or so from here to do it. We could take in a few cafe/bars and make a day of it!! |
Jackfath what bike are you using? was it something like a Giant Defy? | | | |
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