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Post by eddy on Jul 27, 2008 15:31:25 GMT
Hi All!
I'm a new member - same as all of us really.
Just getting into biking and really enjoying it and getting fit again at the same time. I'm probably the most senior member at 52 years old but i've always been active having football trials with Bolton Wanderers and playing county Rugby League for Bury Amateurs.
The competitive edge is still there but not like it used to be and I don't feel under any pressure when I'm on my bike. I need to work more on the hills though. I need a few lessons in proper gearchanging. Any takers?!!!!!
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Post by Oggy on Jul 27, 2008 15:44:18 GMT
Nice to have u with us Eddy.
What trouble are you having with changing gears?
When you are hitting a big hill i think it is always a good idea to be in the correct chainring at the front just before you hit the hill (usually smallest or the middle ring depending on the hill length and steepness) This is because when riding slow and applying a lot of pressure to the cranks (like you do when riding up hill) is is hard to change gear on the front of the bike without losing momentum.
As for the rear gears these can be changed a lot more easily while riding up the hill to give you the fine tuning you need.
Does this help (I dont understand myself sometimes but there is some logic in there somewhere ;D)
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Post by xybadog on Jul 28, 2008 18:30:35 GMT
Hi Eddy. Welcome to the forum. Where are you from?
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Post by ftasb on Jul 28, 2008 22:07:26 GMT
Greetings ;D
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gw8izr
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Post by gw8izr on Jul 29, 2008 8:11:53 GMT
Hi Eddy - you got six years on me, I thought I was the only user on here born when we had real summers and policemen where tall :-)
Trialed for the Wanderers ? possibly you come from close to where I was born then..
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Post by spinner on Jul 30, 2008 14:38:21 GMT
Hi Eddy - you got six years on me, I thought I was the only user on here born when we had real summers and policemen where tall :-) Trialed for the Wanderers ? possibly you come from close to where I was born then.. Hi guys, I'm 54 and can still give the youg un's a run for their money. Not many can keep up with me and my 50 year old biking bud if want to make a point !! |
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Post by ady on Jul 30, 2008 15:30:33 GMT
Hi Eddy get yourself over to N.Wales we'll soon have you changing gears...Spinner will show us how to turn the pedals too!  ;D. Bet he's with the dark side aka (roadie)  |
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;D. Bet he's with the dark side aka (roadie) 