forest of dean redneck 11,190 Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 1 hour ago, dytkos said: Just done a 25 miler, who says you can't sit outside a pub and have drink? All Rick Steins businesses on Lockdown. Fishmongers, cookery school, deli, chip shop and cafe. Cheers, D. Thats half of Padstow then 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,536 Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 1 hour ago, kanny said: That's a good ride on a full suspension bike ..I've had a busy couple of days but hopefully we will get out on the bikes tomorrow More comfy on the arse than on my hardtail lol Cheers, D. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogmandont 9,367 Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 10 minutes ago, Rusty_terrier said: Sorted. Done 2 miles just switching through the gears and pressing brakes all seems fine. Got a fitbit today as wel and got it linked to that. All looking good so will plan a route tonight Looks like your saddle could be doing with pulling forward a bit rusty. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogmandont 9,367 Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, Rusty_terrier said: Yeah felt quite hunched over? Just slide it forward a bit ? Are you ment to sit straight up? Try it centred to the seat post and as level as you can get it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogmandont 9,367 Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 16 minutes ago, Rusty_terrier said: Yeah felt quite hunched over? Just slide it forward a bit ? Are you ment to sit straight up? Getting the correct saddle height will make a massive difference as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,536 Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 1 hour ago, dogmandont said: Looks like your saddle could be doing with pulling forward a bit rusty. Depends on his upper body length. Cheers, D. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,536 Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, Rusty_terrier said: Was going to say I'm 6ft 3 if that makes a difference Bike might be a tad small for you, have you long legs or a long upper body? Cheers, D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,536 Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 Need a bigger bike tbh mate. Cheers, D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,565 Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 Rusty have a look at a few tute videos on how to fit a bike to you properly . Ie saddle height etc Youll get more from your rides as your peddle cadence etc will be correct 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogmandont 9,367 Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 1 hour ago, W. Katchum said: Penny farthing suit you ya lanky fcuker I go cycling with a lad that's 6.7 and I've been telling him the same thing. Lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogmandont 9,367 Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 2 hours ago, dytkos said: Need a bigger bike tbh mate. Cheers, D. Kneecaps bouncing off the handlebars. Lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosun11 537 Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 Bought a decent (i've been told) bike about 7 years ago, off a really keen mountain biking kid, who was upgrading. It's a Merlin, with Rock-Shock forks and to be fair it's took some stick local. I bought it with exploring my rural neighbourhood in mind, alongside some stealth lamping. Which if you ain't done it, is bloody good fun. It's surprising how less spooked critters are when your on a bike and its a damn sight faster to be clear of the fields you've just had a shine on! Thing is, i've always thought the frame is a bit small for me. I find the ride is uncomfortable on both my back and especially my wrists. I was living with it for the knock about stuff but my daughter, who's now 10 and has a decent bike of her own, has had me riding with her and putting some decent road miles in BUT it's fecking killing me, i feel as uncomfortable as feck. I have the seat hired right for my legs but my top half is wrecked... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,190 Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 3 hours ago, Bosun11 said: Bought a decent (i've been told) bike about 7 years ago, off a really keen mountain biking kid, who was upgrading. It's a Merlin, with Rock-Shock forks and to be fair it's took some stick local. I bought it with exploring my rural neighbourhood in mind, alongside some stealth lamping. Which if you ain't done it, is bloody good fun. It's surprising how less spooked critters are when your on a bike and its a damn sight faster to be clear of the fields you've just had a shine on! Thing is, i've always thought the frame is a bit small for me. I find the ride is uncomfortable on both my back and especially my wrists. I was living with it for the knock about stuff but my daughter, who's now 10 and has a decent bike of her own, has had me riding with her and putting some decent road miles in BUT it's fecking killing me, i feel as uncomfortable as feck. I have the seat hired right for my legs but my top half is wrecked... Merlins were good back along, I bought a merlin malt while back £25 it had been stood awhile not the lightest of bikes, the gears were not shifting right, I ended up selling the rockshox for £30 gave the frame to same fella as it was going to the tip. And put the wheels and brakes on my carrera subway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
low plains drifter 9,467 Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 15 hours ago, W. Katchum said: Penny farthing suit you ya lanky fcuker A young ape come peddling past last night as I walked the dogs, handlebars a foot higher than the seat white knee length socks turnip head the lot, there's some cases about Would have made a good advert for an African bike donation mission lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Rummager 3,767 Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 13 hours ago, Bosun11 said: Bought a decent (i've been told) bike about 7 years ago, off a really keen mountain biking kid, who was upgrading. It's a Merlin, with Rock-Shock forks and to be fair it's took some stick local. I bought it with exploring my rural neighbourhood in mind, alongside some stealth lamping. Which if you ain't done it, is bloody good fun. It's surprising how less spooked critters are when your on a bike and its a damn sight faster to be clear of the fields you've just had a shine on! Thing is, i've always thought the frame is a bit small for me. I find the ride is uncomfortable on both my back and especially my wrists. I was living with it for the knock about stuff but my daughter, who's now 10 and has a decent bike of her own, has had me riding with her and putting some decent road miles in BUT it's fecking killing me, i feel as uncomfortable as feck. I have the seat hired right for my legs but my top half is wrecked... It might benefit you to raise your bar height slightly mate, using headset spacers. Easy and cheap. Sounds like you could be leaning forwards and downwards a bit much, hence the wrist pain! https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/workshop/how-to-adjust-your-handlebar-height/ These are them.. worth checking the diameters though. Your local bike shop will no doubt have a drawer full of them.. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quality-Alloy-Black-Headset-Spacers/dp/B013WT8WLO 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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