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« Reply #1485 on: Sunday, June 8, 2014, 11:03:50 »

Thought I would join the fun...

I got http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-500-se-road-bike-black-id_8306187.html and went for my first ride this morning. 

I managed 20.5 miles had a little break in the middle but I'm knackered now soapy tit wank.
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« Reply #1486 on: Sunday, June 8, 2014, 12:11:29 »

Good stuff,  where did you ride?
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« Reply #1487 on: Sunday, June 8, 2014, 12:26:46 »

Thought I would join the fun...

I got http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-500-se-road-bike-black-id_8306187.html and went for my first ride this morning. 

I managed 20.5 miles had a little break in the middle but I'm knackered now soapy tit wank.
Good man! I have similar, but with black hoods!
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« Reply #1488 on: Sunday, June 8, 2014, 20:22:40 »

Yesterday, two tyres changed, new cassette fitted, new rear mech jockey wheels fitted and new chain fitted - happy days!

Visit cellar this evening to collect mug left down there are find rear tyre flat - must of pinched the fucking thing - bloody tyres.

Suggested tyre fitting tools now being ordered - I have had enough now!
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« Reply #1489 on: Sunday, June 8, 2014, 21:04:14 »

Good man! I have similar, but with black hoods!

So you finally took the plunge NMH ?
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« Reply #1490 on: Sunday, June 8, 2014, 21:05:50 »

Yesterday, two tyres changed, new cassette fitted, new rear mech jockey wheels fitted and new chain fitted - happy days!

Visit cellar this evening to collect mug left down there are find rear tyre flat - must of pinched the fucking thing - bloody tyres.

Suggested tyre fitting tools now being ordered - I have had enough now!

Well done on the maintenance/upgrades - pity about the flat ! Gators are a nightmare to fit.
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« Reply #1491 on: Monday, June 9, 2014, 08:11:36 »

So you finally took the plunge NMH ?
Yep. Bought a Triban in late March and have clocked up 535 miles so far. Enjoying every minute....Apart from the hills! :-)
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« Reply #1492 on: Monday, June 9, 2014, 08:39:07 »

quick question? does everybody here ride clipless?

I ask because despite several tries I just can not get on with them.

I tried Keo. Do you think its worth trying another system or for a recreational rider ( occasional rides of up to 50 mies) is in not worth the hassle.
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« Reply #1493 on: Monday, June 9, 2014, 08:47:45 »

I use SPD-SL.

What troubles are you having?
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« Reply #1494 on: Monday, June 9, 2014, 08:56:33 »

Well apart for the initial falling off at a junction , which I guess is a bit of a rite of passage, both knee and foot pain thats cleats using with maximum float.
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« Reply #1495 on: Monday, June 9, 2014, 08:59:42 »

Same as Sam. SPD-SLs.  On my MTB I use just bog standard Shimano SPDs.

The difference between the two is signifiicant so it maybe worth trying other makes.

Why don't you get on with them ?
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« Reply #1496 on: Monday, June 9, 2014, 09:04:00 »

Well apart for the initial falling off at a junction , which I guess is a bit of a rite of passage, both knee and foot pain thats cleats using with maximum float.

If you set them up properly you shouldn't have any pain. Did you follow any guide when installing the cleats?
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« Reply #1497 on: Monday, June 9, 2014, 09:07:51 »

Well apart for the initial falling off at a junction , which I guess is a bit of a rite of passage, both knee and foot pain thats cleats using with maximum float.

Foot pain/toe numbness is quite common - maybe try loosening up your shoes so you toes can move and wiggle about

As for knee pain you may have to adjust your saddle to allow for the change pedal shoe combo - have a go with this

https://www.ebicycles.com/bicycle-tools/saddle-height
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« Reply #1498 on: Monday, June 9, 2014, 09:09:27 »

loosening the shoes makes sense, I will have another go, and check I have it all set right.
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« Reply #1499 on: Monday, June 9, 2014, 09:10:35 »

loosening the shoes makes sense, I will have another go, and check I have it all set right.
cheers


As Sam said, look at some YouTube vids about correct cleat position - usually the ball of the foot needs to be on or behind the pedal axel.
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