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That's pimp Dave. Sexual chocolate indeed
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Mik, I hate the valves with a passion, I got a floor pump that actually screws onto the valves rather than has a thumb lock or the like, that way it's 100% reliable and pretty much frustration free. I would have set fire to my bikes by now without it :-) I splashed out and got a Lezyne one, same with the pump I carry on the bike I got one that screws onto the valve rather than presses, same with my gas cartridge adaptor I got one that screws onto the valves rather than presses... Yes, I really hate bicycle valves :-)
But Mik you do know you have to loosen the little thing on the top of the valve a few turns in order to get a pump on to them? As in unscrew the top of the valve before put pump on, then when pumped up, screw the little knurled thing on the top of the valve back shut again.
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Thanks guys
![]() Mik, it is indeed Carbon Fibre frame / fork. The seat is actually very comfy, though it is a lot higher than I'm used to, due to me being on a slightly too large bike before hand. I'm really excited to take it out for a shake down, but I'm being precious about the rain atm, so haven't had a chance to take her out yet.
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you may find it takes a few weeks for your muscles to readjust to the new seat position. last time i had a bike fit, i had the seat raised by about 10mm, and even that was noticeable. |
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Join Date: Apr 2006
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I paid the big bucks for a computerised fit up with the sensors on my body joints etc. and the bike.
My right ankle is fused, as in no movement at all, so I knew my right leg would be shorter as I'm missing that joint (they ground both faces away and then screwed it together, you can't even see where the ankle once was on an x-ray these days, it's been fused for 20 years), but he measured everything up and my right leg is a whole 17mm shorter than my right, so my cleats are spaced out a fair bit on my right cycling shoes to try and make up for that. I got the proper fit done as I have enough injuries (Have had a disc out of back too, another disc shot, no PCL in left knee and left medials shot too, auxillary nerve dead as well plus probably more stuff that I have forgot) to contend with so got it done so as for cycling not to cause more injuries than I already have etc. Cost about $400 though. Quite scientifically done though, and considering how hilly everything is around my place I think smart money spent, I did 2500 metres of climb in 88km on Friday evening, and that's not driving anywhere, that's just riding out of my gate and back. I'm not built for climbing either, as I am a pretty big boy.
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They did do a fit Rob, but nothing overly scientific, though he did take a few measurements etc, but honestly I just made sure i didn't lock my knee out, and felt comfortable.
You are right, he said that my quads will feel it for a while, due to the new seating position, but that's fine by me. Now just need good weather next weekend to take her out (and for me to stop being a princess.. think we're more likely for good weather haha)
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I got a dynamic (computerised) fit a couple of weeks ago... I was getting sore knees after long rides, and aching between the shoulder blades.
It was interesting, they have video cameras to the side and in front of the bike on a trainer, and could draw lines on the computer screen to measure distances and angles. They got my cleats positioned properly to suit my pigeon toed stance, got the seat height right so my legs straightened to the correct angle, and got the reach to the handle bars right. I've done one long ride since then, and didn't feel it in my knees afterwards. It was cheaper than going to the physio to be told I need a bike fit!
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but thanks for the heads up Trev. I'm a bit confused why they would change the valves from a nice easy system to a fiddly pain in the rectum, but that's progress I suppose. If the valve buggers up can you change it, or is it new tube time. ??? |
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Andrew at Body Care Solutions. It was very professional and in depth, but I have never had a proper one done before so have nothing to compare it to. Idf you get a second bike done at the same time it is about $100 extra, and if you get another bike in the following six months it is $100 to take that one in and get done too. I needed so many spacers for my cleats due to my gimpness so mine was more expensive than others probably will be.
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If you root the valve proper then it would be new tube time I guess. But I always have at least one tube spare on any ride, often two if I know I am going far afield. Recent ride with eight of us (all experience riders with good tyres, tubes and pressures) saw 15 flats, we ran out of tubes and resorted to patching, was crazy day. I did a ride the other month where I had five flats on a rail trail, ridiculous. Then on another day you get none. Just luck of the draw.
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Like I say I have no previous points of reference to draw from thus will not say x better than y, unless I had experience with both x and y :-)
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There were no sensors, Trev. The guy doing the fit used it as a tool, and backed it up by using a spirit level and rule as well. The computer would record me while pedalling (from the front and from the side), and when it was played back he could pause it at any point, and mark lines on the screen, which the computer turned into angles or measurements.
I also got a list of measurements to take with me, in case I wanted to set up another bike the same way. Here's the link to where I went -> http://www.avantiplusnorthbrisbane.com.au/bike-fit
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just wondering what sort of lights you guys have, i lashed out and bought the best one the shop had , it came with both front and rear lights , (Cygolite Metro) , both can be charged up by micro usb (the slightly fatter connection) , god dam bright little bastards , (progress is sometimes really good ),
the head light has multiple modes, half light with/without flash , full light with without flash and that annoying fast flash, rear one has similar modes, both just clip onto the mountings and unclip , the headlight had a good beam and lightly floods the side with a dimmer light, i stopped and took a pick last night . Last edited by mik; 12-12-2015 at 07:09 PM. |
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Front light
http://www.wiggle.com.au/cateye-volt...c-front-light/ Rear light http://www.knog.com.au/blinder-road-r70.html Both lights have been excellent for output and runtime.
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awesome lights Bluey, i think back to the bad old days of the generator/dynamo powered lights with an unreliable small torch globe, eek , how the hell did we get by with that crud : ).
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Quite funny actually. I'm doing more Kay's on the bike than in the GT......
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![]() actually i saw my gp today who is a fairly keen cyclist , he showed me the strava app , i downloaded it and gave it a go for about 8.6 k`s down the path , i did like the auto pause, and the doc showed me how it records the runs which seems better than the way it stores them all on my sammy app, but some features on the one im using i have gotten used too and really like. i dont think i would swap the samsung one for it . i like the way the sammy one calls out the mileage every half a k through my headphones and the neat way it fades the music down first then gives the announcement, then fades the music back in (really cool ) , it tells you your average speed, your k`s left to your target, your eta, etc. I can believe you are doing more miles on the bike .....(cool low mileage GT ![]() , ive been pushing myself to go a bit further each day , i can see how they mount up.. |
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Keep it up. I started out unable to ride out of sight on a dark night. Now 100km isn't a problem. Just increase the distances slowly and let your body recover. Don't decide tomorrow that you want to ride 100km in the hills when you've only been doing 8. You'll do yourself an injury. There's no easy answers for the seat. They all hurt. Some less than others. But my advice is don't think a larger saddle is more comfortable, it isn't. All the racing seats are small and guys ride all day on them. Your bum also hardens up after 2 or 3 weeks and it doesn't hurt anymore. Strava is fantastic for monitoring your improvements and logging all your rides. Get on it. |
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The only I would add .. Yes , Strava and like software programs are great to monitor your own progress as well as your progress against others you know or have ridden with .
The only thing I would add , is in your infancy , take the time , to enjoy the journey . As you manage small achievements , increased k's , back to back rides , increased speed , increased cadence , and as you become fitter and less sore , capable of spending more and more time on the bike Then , and only then, should you start your journey of comparing where you are against others . |
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I carry a spare tube but that is just in case I rip a side wall.
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My rear uses a flat disc type battery CR2032 and lasts about 70 hours and that is insanely bright.
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i like the idea of tubeless and some goop in the tyre, i really detest doing road side repairs. |
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Then cyclemeter automatically uploads to your free Strava account within a few minutes of pressing done when your ride is finished ready for you to view.
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If you ride MTB or off the bitumen then they are a must. Example: http://www.pushys.com.au/maxxis-mini...exo-3c-tr.html
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Made a purchase of my own finally after a month or so of deliberation... loving it at the moment! Spent a bit more then I originally planned for but oh well, was worth it. Excited to hit the road and get into it... how do I join the AFF group on strava?
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tubeless sounds like a good thing, mines a big mountain bike and im a big fella , im always a bit worried that despite having the tyres very hard i might pinch the tube as the tyres still bag up a bit with my weight .
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Yep, no more pinch flats either with tubeless, just keep the pressure above about 25 psi and you shouldn't encounter any problems.
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