Sorry, I'll try again:Doing some training on your bike?
Just bought the first bike I've owned in about 25 years. It's going to be quite a while before I build up any fitness with it, having adopted too sedantry a lifestyle over the last few years - part/most of the reason for deciding to get one actually. Doesn't help that some of the hills round here are real stinkers and I'm a long term smoker As this may all end in me having a tantrum, throwing it in a hedge (after I've finished coughing up a lung or two), and walking back with a ciggy on the go I've not spent a lot on it. I really don't know if I'll take to this whole cycling lark, but I have decided that I need to say I tried, and I think I got a fair deal for a starter bike (BTW big thanks to Zed for tolerating me plaguing him with questions )I decided to go for a hybrid as I'll be on a fair mix of tarmac and unpaved roads/paths if I get into it. Only got it tonight, so haven't riden it yet ... although it is a bit tempting to go out while it's dark, as fewer people will see me wobbling uncontrollably and plunging head first into hedges .... it's been a LONG time since I rode a bike So, maiden voyage will be tomorrow, and if the weather is half decent, I might get a piccy of it too. Till then, here's a stock image ...(Image removed from quote.)
Hey JA What's it like on hard surfaces??I really fancy a fat bike, but everyone tells me they're no good for commuting on paths or roads. How much extra legwork/lungwork do they require.BTW that's a stunning looking bike, I'm insanely jealous. Congratulations Al, The first few outings I swear you'll feel like smurf, but stick at it.
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Precisely The biggest frustration right now however, is limited daylight hours. New toy, and all because it's too dark to go out to play on
Here's a few shots of mine.
Quote from: Higgins617 on November 26, 2014, 05:35:29 AMHere's a few shots of mine.Nice bikes. I like the yellow one.
Quote from: JAfromMn on November 26, 2014, 06:51:36 AMQuote from: Higgins617 on November 26, 2014, 05:35:29 AMHere's a few shots of mine.She's a looker Nice bikes. I like the yellow one.Thanks man, she's been one of the best bikes I've owned. Pushed it way past it's intended use and never once gave me a problem! Voodoo made some pretty cool frames, the paint on it is a really sharp metallic yellow that the picture doesn't really help.
Quote from: Higgins617 on November 26, 2014, 05:35:29 AMHere's a few shots of mine.She's a looker Nice bikes. I like the yellow one.