How to get the wife into cycling?
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How to get the wife into cycling?
Postby hanzao » Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:19 am
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Re: How to get the wife into cycling?
Postby Missy24 » Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:57 pm
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Re: How to get the wife into cycling?
Postby hanzao » Thu Apr 01, 2010 1:12 pm
Her response ... ... ... that nothing.. wait let me try really hard to remember, it was "sure", she gets on the S2 on the trainer, pedals a few times and gets off, goes seat is pretty high and it feels uncomfortable.Missy24 wrote:Have you asked her if its something that she'd like to try? What was her response?
So now i have setup the Oppy on the trainer and will adjust the seat in a few days, been busy at our place.
(before i adjust the Oppy seat i need to note down the height of the seat)
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Postby cp123 » Thu Apr 01, 2010 1:33 pm
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Re: How to get the wife into cycling?
Postby Missy24 » Thu Apr 01, 2010 1:35 pm
Get her a women's specific saddle, you can afford those two bikes so go out and get her set up so she's comfotable. maybe even change the pedals for her so she can try it outside around a park or something.
Relax the bike seat height a bit, probably a bit less than it should be, it can go up a bit later, its all about control in the begining and feeling comfortable.
I wanted to ride a road bike, so I set about learning to ride a road bike, I got on and I was scared cause of the skinny tyres, and I didn't realise it would be so eary to turn the bike... make it easy for her by getting her comfortable with kit, you can always sell it if she doesn't like it.
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Re: How to get the wife into cycling?
Postby ClownBoy » Thu Apr 01, 2010 4:04 pm
Talk about how they have cute buts in their knicks.
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Postby hanzao » Thu Apr 08, 2010 1:20 pm
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Re: How to get the wife into cycling?
Postby master6 » Thu Apr 08, 2010 3:03 pm
Yes, I have asked her that question a few times. Has not gone down well.Missy24 wrote:Have you asked her if its something that she'd like to try? What was her response?
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Re: How to get the wife into cycling?
Postby hung » Thu Apr 08, 2010 6:35 pm
I made sure we would go out and ride which included a stop at a nice cafe
if we went MTB riding I made sure I carry everything including her water and spares so it as easier for her through the single tracks etc
and if I saw she was struggling on the hills I would stop and push both bikes up it
Cervelo S2 for the short road
GT Carbon Pro for the mountain
Kono Kula deluxe / slicks for the foot paths
Cannondale dually for the big stuff
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Re: How to get the wife into cycling?
Postby toolonglegs » Thu Apr 08, 2010 6:43 pm
Shame as at 55 kilos her power to weight was fantastic!...maybe we should of stuck to gentle fire roads instead of rocky single track ...or I shouldn't have introduced her to SPD's.
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Re: How to get the wife into cycling?
Postby ve safari » Thu Apr 08, 2010 6:51 pm
lolTake one look at its tall head tube and then let's discuss exactly what the Cervélo RS is not. It's not a "comfort" bike. It's not a "century" bike. It's not a "sport touring" bike. It's a throw-down, haul-ass road racing bike which is why it was the bike used by the entire Cervélo Test Team for the 2009 Paris-Roubaix
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Re: How to get the wife into cycling?
Postby Redbull » Thu Apr 08, 2010 6:52 pm
Get her a pair of knicks... even if she never uses them again, she'll feel better on the saddle.
:S duno what i just did... but i just did it, ordered paid for a 48cm Cervelo RS frame for the wife.
I would have taken Missy's advice and stuck with the knicks
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Re: How to get the wife into cycling?
Postby hung » Thu Apr 08, 2010 6:56 pm
I tried that oncetoolonglegs wrote: ...or I shouldn't have introduced her to SPD's.
first ride she fell and stratch he brand new 3K hardtail
man was I pissed
Cervelo S2 for the short road
GT Carbon Pro for the mountain
Kono Kula deluxe / slicks for the foot paths
Cannondale dually for the big stuff
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Re: How to get the wife into cycling?
Postby hanzao » Thu Apr 08, 2010 8:51 pm
I am not too sure what to make of that quote but if you know what the Paris-Roubaix course is then you know why someone would choose the RS to do it over any other bike. Comfort bike? like leisure bike? nope anything with the tag Cervelo is not classified as leisure, if I wanted leisure i would of gotten a MTB and some fat spring saddles. The RS is the best bike for bumps orve safari wrote:lolTake one look at its tall head tube and then let's discuss exactly what the Cervélo RS is not. It's not a "comfort" bike. It's not a "century" bike. It's not a "sport touring" bike. It's a throw-down, haul-ass road racing bike which is why it was the bike used by the entire Cervélo Test Team for the 2009 Paris-Roubaix
from the Cervelo brand. For $1800 for a frame and i just transfer everything else from the Oppy gives me a pretty sweet Cervelo RS Ultegra bike.rough terrain and cobblestones
I am trying to organize a group ride with all my friends, small cafe ride or along the swan river. The RS is around 1kg weight so she wont be needing to put in too much effort in riding.
There is no point of nicks if the bike doesn't fit, she will get all sh**** from discomfort but then she can borrow one of my nicks.
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Re: How to get the wife into cycling?
Postby eucryphia » Thu Apr 08, 2010 9:22 pm
Starting on a weekend, insist on doing all the housework for a week, pay particular attention to all the pointless stuff like making the bed in the morning. Listen carefully if you are given instructions and follow them. Start with cleaning the toilet, after that you should always sit down to pee.
On the following saturday morning, if you have any strength left and are able to get out of bed, take her cycling on a quiet street to a nice cafe and shout her lunch.
I reckon she'll be really keen to go cycling the next weekend...
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Re: How to get the wife into cycling?
Postby ve safari » Thu Apr 08, 2010 9:30 pm
The point of the quote is that in the space of one week after asking how to get your wife interested in cycling, you've gone and bought a balls out racing bike. I find that funny.
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Re: How to get the wife into cycling?
Postby ve safari » Thu Apr 08, 2010 9:40 pm
For one to conquer oneself is the first and noblest of all victories!
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Re: How to get the wife into cycling?
Postby hanzao » Thu Apr 08, 2010 10:26 pm
LOL sucks if I do most of that already. but cleaning the toilet.. don't know about that, but i brush/clean it after i do a number 2 every time does that count? and yeah i am sit down and pee person. I think she got me well trained already. Also we are going to Europe in September for a month, so maybe if we need to cycle she would have some form of confidence to ride.eucryphia wrote:Hanzao, try this, it might just work...
Starting on a weekend, insist on doing all the housework for a week, pay particular attention to all the pointless stuff like making the bed in the morning. Listen carefully if you are given instructions and follow them. Start with cleaning the toilet, after that you should always sit down to pee.
On the following saturday morning, if you have any strength left and are able to get out of bed, take her cycling on a quiet street to a nice cafe and shout her lunch.
I reckon she'll be really keen to go cycling the next weekend...
I have been asking her for a while but more of a on/off thing so its not like i am pushing, i bring it up time to time in a light manner.ve safari wrote:BTW - Please don;t think I'm judging you or being negative! Was just thinking of my own personal situation - I'd love for wifey to come riding with me, however if I bought her a Cervelo she'd blow up!
yah no probs but my wife won't know the difference between the brands, hopefully all she would appreciate is the pros of the frame and that i gave up my Oppy C6 so she can have a bike and plus it was on "SALE".
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Re: How to get the wife into cycling?
Postby Supe » Thu Apr 08, 2010 10:41 pm
A Cervelo eh? Wouldn't that be better than your current ride? If so, protocol demands you buy an even blingier bike.ve safari wrote:BTW - Please don;t think I'm judging you or being negative! Was just thinking of my own personal situation - I'd love for wifey to come riding with me, however if I bought her a Cervelo she'd blow up!
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Re: How to get the wife into cycling?
Postby fleecedog » Thu Apr 08, 2010 11:13 pm
Woah woah woah hang on there for a mo-hanzao wrote: There is no point of nicks if the bike doesn't fit, she will get all sh**** from discomfort but then she can borrow one of my nicks.
as a long time female lurker whose boyfriend got her into cycling, I can tell you that never, EVER overlook the importance of comfort in the saddle for a woman. I swear it is the biggest turn off ever, and I MEAN it. But then again, when I first got into cycling, the value of the Cervelo would've been lost on me too so I'm glad I went for a entry-level roadie.
When I first hopped onto my Scott Contessa (a gift from him) the pain of wearing crap shorts in a saddle which didn't suit me was like some sort of medieval torture. For a few days I was seriously questioning whether the sport was for me. I didn't want to disappoint the BF by telling him that so I persisted, did some research and in the end insisted on new shorts with a good quality chamois and a new saddle so we shopped around until I got comfy on the roadie and viola, it's been a lovestory and obsession ever since.
Now, a few thousand bucks, a lot of Assos from Ebay, two new saddles, some brand new Sidis (the list goes on and on) and a new Orbea later, I can safely say that I am a convert and a fanatic and pester him to go out on rides with me. It's been the BEST thing that has happened to me and my relationship - if he hadn't gotten me into cycling, dunno what I would be doing now and would've truly missed out on something wonderful, not to mention, cycling really does do wonders for the relationship out of the saddle too if you get my drift.
O and just a tip, be patient when you're out with her. Don't mock her for being slow or give her constant criticisms and tips and instructions on what she's doing right and wrong and etc. Just go out there and enjoy the ride together. Encouragement is the key!
So..Good luck with cycling with your wife. It truly such a rewarding experience and I really hope she enjoys it as much as I do. If it doesn't work out, I'll be more than happy to take the Cervelo off your hands. -drool-
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Re: How to get the wife into cycling?
Postby hanzao » Thu Apr 08, 2010 11:23 pm
What i was thinking was
Frame -> move parts from C6 -> bike shop built -> wife fitted -> shoes/saddle (i would get the saddle/shoes online but its so hard to tell which one would be the correct one so I will guess i will get the shoes/saddles from the LBS) -> nicks (Assos)
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Re: How to get the wife into cycling?
Postby fleecedog » Thu Apr 08, 2010 11:36 pm
Hmm I'd be a bit wary about introducing her to clipless and a road bike if she hasn't ridden for ages or isn't too keen on the idea of riding. I stacked many a times before I got the hang of it having never been on a bike, let alone a roadie for years and years. A few hard stacks and a few bruises and she may be turned off. Maybe get some el cheapo pedals and forget about the shoes for the time being until she gets used to the sensation of actually riding a road bike since it's so different, and once she's used to it, upgrade!
If not, then definitely take her to the park and let her learn on grass, that's how I did it and came away from clipstacks with no injuries or bruised ego.
With the saddle, I actually went around to LBS to try them out since the stock one on the Contessa was no good and neither was the one on my Orbea Diva. Besides, maybe the LBS will let you return/exchange the saddle if it doesn't work out. I actually went on Ebay again for the saddle because the LBS carries very little women specific saddles and got lucky - if it didn't work then I'd just re-sell it.
BTW probably not important but matching gear/bikes are a great incentive to get your partner cycling!
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Postby hanzao » Thu Apr 08, 2010 11:43 pm
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Re: How to get the wife into cycling?
Postby Missy24 » Fri Apr 09, 2010 8:43 am
Clipless pedals... why are people so reluctant for women to use them, I also see so many women who seem to be intimidated by them, thinking ohhh I can't do that. Put the bike on the trainer and let her practise, then do it in the drive way, then when your riding with her make sure your close enough to help her if she does fall... it doesn't hurt that much, just don't laugh if you think she'll be sensitive about it.
Oh and about the clothing... do ask her if she likes i before you buy it.
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