Thanks how do I know what size bike and wheels I need?Mate is getting bike from a company he does work for. They sell bikes over the internet so won't have any advice really but the deal is v good.
Quote from: Grubes on January 17, 2014, 03:42:12 pmThanks how do I know what size bike and wheels I need?Mate is getting bike from a company he does work for. They sell bikes over the internet so won't have any advice really but the deal is v good.Road bike wheels are all the same size (lets not open that can of worms just yet eh?). For frame size, get yourself down a Local Bike Shop and try a few out and then go with what ever seems closest to your best fit, I'm sure the guys in the shop will give good advice, and if they are helpful, you can always get your lycra and stuff from there. If its a Specialized bike dealer too they often have a little gel thing to sit on to measure the size of your sit bones, and means you can get the right sort of saddle, kind of eliminates the need to endlessly try all different makes of saddle at great expense before stumbling on one which works.
Quote from: bigtuboflard on January 17, 2014, 04:03:54 pmQuote from: Grubes on January 17, 2014, 03:42:12 pmThanks how do I know what size bike and wheels I need?Mate is getting bike from a company he does work for. They sell bikes over the internet so won't have any advice really but the deal is v good.Road bike wheels are all the same size (lets not open that can of worms just yet eh?). For frame size, get yourself down a Local Bike Shop and try a few out and then go with what ever seems closest to your best fit, I'm sure the guys in the shop will give good advice, and if they are helpful, you can always get your lycra and stuff from there. If its a Specialized bike dealer too they often have a little gel thing to sit on to measure the size of your sit bones, and means you can get the right sort of saddle, kind of eliminates the need to endlessly try all different makes of saddle at great expense before stumbling on one which works.That specialised saddle thing is a load of bollocks. I did the gel test bought the right sort of saddle and its the most painful thing I've ever sat on. I try it once a year just check it wasn't a case of having a soft arse. I go for ride end up in agony and change back to another saddle.
Think I am 6' or 6'1 so 58 I guess don't want to waste shop staff time and then buy on the internet etc I always think its a bit cunt ish
Okay got my bike today. I spent the evening trying to work out how to ride it. I fell over 3 times, the peddles felt awkward and the saddle hurt Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
Brill, good start! Welcome to the club. It will get easier! Keep riding!