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Join Date: Aug 2011
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We just bought some bikes for our small family to get out and about, absolutely love then compared to the old gear ended up with a giant boulder 3 for myself and a giant Sedona for the Missus hers being a hybrid is great for her back also being sized up by the shop has made riding feel effortless. Highly reccomend the bike shop over bigw or the likes
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Had another race last night, my 5th now, temp at race start was temp 40 degrees average for the race was 38.9, my water bottle was hot after 4 laps, but was still fun anyway
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#754 | ||
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bloody hell mate. Top effort racing in that heat. You using camelbak water bottles? I hear they stay cooler for longer.
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thanks mate, no I just use my local bike shop type bottles, got to try to keep the weight down where I can, the guy that won our grade weighs 62 kg, the guy I was sprinting against weighs 82 kg I weigh 92 kg
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#756 | ||
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so the others have a distinct weight advantage. I still think your a machine for giving it a crack in those conditions. Im about 80 myself but reckon another 5kg drop will aid my performance also. All in due time.
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#757 | ||
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yeah, weight is the enemy of the cyclist
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#758 | ||
Are the Supercars on yet?
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Tauranga
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Played around with my bike a little last night, was able to squeeze an extra 1/2 inch of height for the saddle, and also changed the angle of the brake levers, when then enabled me to mount my lights better. Makes it a touch nicer to ride. From looking at how to be fitted to a bike on the net I can see i really do need a bigger bike. But the cost of a new bike is the same as flights to NZ, and atm going to NZ next year is more of a priority, so will have to save for a bike as well now. would be good to take advantage of end of year sales though....
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A seat post with more setback and a longer stem can help make a small bike closer to a better fit
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Are the Supercars on yet?
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Will have to go see what I can find
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#761 | ||
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Adelaide
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I understand how u feel Dan. Priorities get in the way. How ever I think u should look for a second hand newer bike to suit your size rather than brand new unless you intend on making riding a permanent part of your life. Cheaper to go 2nd hand but get some of the newer benefits.
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Got my mountain bike the other day. Only rode it about 4km home, still got a sore backside from the seat. I'd like to go for another ride but I can't sit on the thing at the moment...
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Ich bin ein auslander
Join Date: May 2005
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First a bike seat is like a pair of shoes, they have to be broken in before they get their most comfortable. You could also look at a replacement saddle that is more padded and a bit wider, saddles are not one size fits all. It also takes time for your butt to become "hardened" to riding, the pain does settle down. The padded MTB shorts are good, I have some but they are not the holy grail, a good saddle is the better option. Specialized have an excellent trial saddle programme where you get to try before you buy, see your friendly local dealer.
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The combination of the 2 is best geckoGT - a good comfort seat and shorts or lycra if that is your preference - depends on the type of riding.
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You need to break in your 'sit bones' for cycling. There will always be pain to start with. But until your sit bones get used to it, all you can do reduce the amount of discomfort with padded shorts, lots more riding.
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Audi S3
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sydney.
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I did a charity ride in WA a couple of weeks ago. 400km's thru the South West to raise money for Ronald McDonald House in Perth.
In the end we raised over $200k for RMH which was fantastic. I also got a good work assisting some of the newer riders pushing them up some of the hills ![]() ![]() Good times. ![]() ![]()
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#768 | ||
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Great work henri but movember is over bloke. :-P
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I've gone on a training programme to try to help my racing, I've been on it for 2 weeks, me legs have ached for 2 weeks and my coach told me to expect that until christmas until I get an easy week, Can't wait for christmas.
I've gone from doing 30-50 klms a week to 190-200 klms a week and most of it with higher intensity
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Keep up the great work Ratter. The effort will pay off when you WIN events instead of placing in the top 5-10.
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![]() doing an 80k ride straight off the bat is huge mate. Well done on that effort. Another 87k ride will really kick start your fitness in the saddle. If you keep doing these sorts of rides often, you'll be shedding weight off in no time at all.
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The problem is as soon as I win a couple of races I go up a grade like last time and then reality sets in again, but the plan is to eventually be good enough to compete in C grade, well that's the plan at this stage
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#774 | ||
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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Well done guys on getting out and spending more time on the saddle!!!.. You are certainly guaranteed to see improvements...
I went out to our local crit track on Sunday to watch a morning of racing and gain a better understanding on how the days are run. It does look exciting and challenging at the same time so i'll probably get myself a 3 race pass and go from there in the new year. Will be spending the next month or so focusing on some HIIT mainly changing up between pyramid intervals and 5min intervals with the "Cafe" ride on the weekends. Hopefully I can persuade the boss to get me a power meter (or even better an SRM setup) on the basis that it is an integral part of developing my competitive edge!!!! ![]() ![]()
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crit racing is all about tactics and having enough left in your legs to last the distance, normally several strong riders that are not sprint fast, will try to push the group hard to drop the sprinters or weak off the back, a couple of times i have thought another lap or 2 and I'm gone but then the group slows down enough to let my legs/lungs/heart recover a bit
good luck with the christmas present
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XY Driv3r
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I did notice that on Sunday... Constant surging and the higher the grade the harder and longer the surges!!!
Unfortunately the XY won out this Xmas so may have to wait a little longer for the power meter
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This article is a bit of a good read for cyclists.
http://m.smh.com.au/executive-style/...614-20bk6.html Quote:
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I know where you got that from ;)
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hehe....where?
![]() ![]() ![]() I actually got it off Adelaide Cyclists, not BNA to be honest. ![]() That article has good points though, ones I will use in my defense against the ignorant.
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My kids think I'm cool
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Picked up a couple of bikes for the kids for Christmas today and a new set of Mavic Cosmic Carbone SLR's for the new Felt. Been riding heaps since I got it and am really enjoying it. My first real ride was 45km and I actually handled it a lot better than I thought.
Really enjoying this cycling thing and the whole technical aspect of cycling and the equipment really appeals to me- the new Mavics look (and sound) awesome!
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