Where do I start?

[Shotgun]

Didn't get round to the fitting yet. Did a 20km ride in Oak Valley this morning to try the Bike and clips offroad. Specifically what I did not want happened in that I fell before we started in the parking lot! I have changed the saddle and handlebars to that of my old bike as I find them more comfortable. Must say, so far I am very happy with the purchase.

 

Just a quick question: is it preferable for a right handed person to have the back break on the right or is it a matter of choice?

[Caerus]

Didn't get round to the fitting yet. Did a 20km ride in Oak Valley this morning to try the Bike and clips offroad. Specifically what I did not want happened in that I fell before we started in the parking lot! I have changed the saddle and handlebars to that of my old bike as I find them more comfortable. Must say, so far I am very happy with the purchase.

 

Just a quick question: is it preferable for a right handed person to have the back break on the right or is it a matter of choice?

It's a matter of choice really. there is a thread about such a topic. Personally, my front brake is the right hand lever. Di you fall over while on the bike, or just fall over? Edited April 21, 2012 by Caerus

['Dale]

27.5 and baggy pants.

Oh, and some futurelife, some 23GI, and smoke. Or don't, I forget which. And watch it when you hook a snarly.

 

Good summary - hahaha!

[LOUDMAC]

Thanks, I am in Somerset West.

Go see William @ Williams Bike Shop. He's in S S West.

[Shotgun]

It's a matter of choice really. there is a thread about such a topic. Personally, my front brake is the right hand lever. Di you fall over while on the bike, or just fall over?

 

Yes, fell over when I pulled the front break hard as I thought it was the back break. I recon it comes from my motorbike's front break being on my right hand. I was going very slow though and merely fell over.

[Shotgun]

Go see William @ Williams Bike Shop. He's in S S West.

 

Thanks

[Pusher]

I have started training in the gym in the mornings on the freestanding spinning bikes - did an hour of LSD (see I am getting the lingo right) this morning. I believe the best way to exercise on these bikes is with the help of a heart-rate monitor. Can somebody give me more information on this - ie does it link to a watch? Do you also ride with it? Does it link with its own computer instead of a watch or do you get watch/computer combos? Any recommendation of what to buy? Thanks

One of the best training books availble by Joe Friel and at R186 well worth the price.

http://www.kalahari.com/books/Mountain-Bikers-Training-Bible/632/9414152.aspx