Active Monkey Posted October 31, 2013 Share Been doing the MTB for a while but just got a road bike... So what are the quick and dirty tips and tricks, do's and dont's? My 1st race with the road bike will be in 3 weeks the 94.7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falco Posted October 31, 2013 Share DO shave your legs. DO hold an arrow straight line for 100km's, or the pro's in group G will give you a good talking to. Nothing else matters Roer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieL Posted October 31, 2013 Share Don't buy/wear white bib shorts, unless FDJ has recently signed you up as a new rider... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMartin Posted October 31, 2013 Share First rule is have fun. Roadies are a friendly lot. After all we are a minority and never played golf. Maniax, Gunzo and Active Monkey 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted October 31, 2013 Share Go do some proper miles on the bike before the race to get used to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pusher Posted October 31, 2013 Share Go do some proper miles on the bike before the race to get used to itAgreed. Road bike is not as laid back as a MTB and your shoulders get tired very quickly if you are not used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pusher Posted October 31, 2013 Share Pity you didn't enter some of the smaller races before hand to get used to riding in a bunch. Can get scary when you are boxed in doing 35km+ and cant see a thing in front of you except some dudes butt. arendoog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat29 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Pity you didn't enter some of the smaller races before hand to get used to riding in a bunch. Can get scary when you are boxed in doing 35km+ and cant see a thing in front of you except some dudes butt. That is why I went over to MTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryvdM Posted October 31, 2013 Share Read the rules: http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/ ;-) barrykm, Roer and Velo Racer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Active Monkey Posted October 31, 2013 Share Did my 1st ride... Shirt one just to feel.. Still very unstable... And struggling with changing gears and braking. Feels as if brakes are almost out of reach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean Posted October 31, 2013 Share Go get yourself fitted to your bike properly! Seriously the best money I ever spent on my road bike... So worth it. jonnow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnow Posted October 31, 2013 Share I suggest what AfdElite said. I went for a fitting and it was like I had a whole new bike and biking experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arendoog Posted October 31, 2013 Share Roadies don,t wave cos they to scared to let go of the bars Mister-T, Lexx and Maniax 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryvdM Posted October 31, 2013 Share Feels as if brakes are almost out of reach? For which hand positions? On the hoods: You should be able to reach easily. If not, bike setup is probably an issue. In the drops: I like to loosen off the brake cables, so that I can hold the leavers with 2 fingers without braking. On some leavers, you can adjust the reach, on others, you can add spacers to change the reach: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG_UwcqaAKw Edited October 31, 2013 by garyvdm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Active Monkey Posted October 31, 2013 Share What is hoods and what is drops? Thought there is only one way of reaching brakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryvdM Posted October 31, 2013 Share What is hoods and what is drops? Thought there is only one way of reaching brakes?See: http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2012/06/drop-bar-hand-positions-introduction.html Active Monkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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