Cycling Thread - pleasure peddlers to serious cyclists sign in here!

Viva, it's such a different riding style that it will feel v different to your mountain bike to start with. Gloves are a good idea though, they can make a world of a difference. I like Specialized body geometry ones the best, they have really good padding. On the pedals, I'm going to take the toe straps off my runaround bike and put them on my tricross, would that be an option. I am jyst too chicken to try SPDs.

Can't help on the computer front though, recently I've just been using Mapmyride on my phone for recording runs.

Still no word on when mine will be ready.

OK, have been out for a ride. My Brooks saddle is very slippy, kept feeling like I was going to slide off the front. DH is adjusting it now. Faster than my mtb but not as comfy. Hoping I need to get used to it and that I haven't made a mistake. I think I need some padded cycling gloves, my hands are sore.

Picked my bike up this morning. Waiting for the rain to stop so I can go out on it.

They couldn't fit the CatsEye computer I ordered and reckoned that no bike computer will fit on teh handlebars due to the brake levers/cables.

Its also come with basic plastic pedals, bloe said I'd need new ones asap. Can anyone recommend any pedals. Not sure about spds just yet, but would be happy for the the ones that are spds one side and normal the other.

They're fitting the mudguards onto mine and I've also ordered a Brooks saddle for it so hopefully a sore arse won't be a problem. Asda have got some good sports clothing in at the minute which would be great for biking. Got a top for £10.

Dh just informed me the reason why I'm finding my mountain bike slow is cos my back breaks are half on all the time. Ooops.

Hope yours comes soon PiffPaff. I think I got the last 49cm one in the country, even specialized haven't got any. The 2013 bikes will be out in the next few weeks, just hope the spec isn't loads better and I regret not waiting. Still at least I got mine in the sale!

Viva. No sign of mine yet. Can't wait to hear how you get on with it!

My bikes ready to pick up. Can't go till Monday though!

Thanks for that Thistle, yes they look the ones. There was a window display with some red in it, just couldn't work out what it all corresponded to but sure I'll get the hang of it.

And once I've got a bit more confident with the bike I need to think about pedals. Upgrading to spd's would probably be beneficial at some point.

Think I've got to wait about ten days as well. I liked my test ride, got them to show me the gears before I went out! One thing I thought afterwards though and I'm not sure if I'm right on this or not.....I don't think there's a way to know which gear you're in? Like on my mtb I can see that I'm in 2 and 6 by looking at my shifters. I don't recall any numbers showing on the tricross.

I've also ordered a brooks saddle, mudguards and better tyres for it. Getting the shop to fit all that for me. Oh and a cycle computer so I can see how far I've gone!

(Waves at Thistles and Viva)

Thistles, it was your review of it that gave me the confidence to get it! I loved my test run on it, the handlebars felt v narrow to start with and I had to go back to the shop to get them to show me how to work the gears (blush), but once I got going it was great, surprisingly comfy. And lovely looking too. I'm a bit cheesed off that I'm having to wait to get it, but ho hum that's life. I'll spend the two weeks planning routes!

*height

The frame size should be correct as dh and I are the same hight but it is probably the seat...serve me right for doing a spontaneous ride! Didn't go far though. Will adjust the seat height and try again. I wanted to borrow his before considering getting one for myself as they can be so expensive ATM and he has 2 already!! Thanks for getting back to me :)

Have just ordered a Tricross. Have been umming about them for a couple of weeks and Evans are having a sale.

Hi seashells,

is the frame size correct for you and is the saddle at the right height?

Hello!

I've started to ride again, and borrowed my dh's bike. I'm getting alot of pain in my knees when I start the slightest pressure up hill.

Does anyone know why this could be? I assume I'm unfit but expected pain in my thighs not knees?

Piffpaffpoff The Tricross is certainly not a bad bike, and it is an upgrade so don't worry about that - enjoy it!

Thanks Fred. I think you make a good point, the Revolution bikes are great, my current runabout is an old Edinburgh bike that I've had for years and it's still in good shape.

However, the decision was kind of taken out of my hands because I went for a look today and they didn't have any of the revolution ones left, so I had a run on the Specialized Tricross and it was lovely. Really comfy and so fast compared to my hardtail! Someone further down the thread was singing its praises too so after a tense hour of humming and haw-ing in a nearby coffee shop I went back and bought it! . Don't get it for a couple of weeks though .

PiffPaffPoff I don't think the more expensive one is enough of an upgrade to make it worth the extra 200 quid, the first is probably a pretty good buy from a pretty reputable shop.

Oooh ooh can I join in please.

I've been cycling on OFF off for years. I have a trek fcr1 as my everyday bike, but I've just built a fixed wheel bike out of a spare frame I had in the shed.

Managing to get 8 - 10 miles on it most nights.

Would love to cycle my 17 mile commute, but not feasible atm due to nursery drop offs.

Or this one? Bit more expensive but I could just about stretch to it.....

Anyone want to give me an opinion on this? I am on a strict budget and this has popped up in the sale and I quite fancy it. I'm totally a leisure cyclist, just looking for something a bit more suited to 20mile+ road/cycle path rides than my mountain bike.

Child bike seat - I had the Co Pilot Limo as it felt the most secure. I particularly liked that it had sturdy sides - to my shame I once dropped the bike sideways when getting off and DD was perfectly fine and unharmed. I was totally traumatised though! The safety bar flips over the back of the seat when it's off the bike and turns it into a freestanding seat which is really handy on lunch/cake stops. The only downside is it's one of the most expensive, but I sold mine for £50 when I was finished with it, so that offset the cost a bit.

Sorry you had your bike stolen btw, that stinks.