My new bike
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My new bike
Postby Cisco » Thu Jul 01, 2010 8:54 pm
I just rediscovered cycling in December 2009 and been using my brother's old mountain bike to ride on trails around Victoria (I've lost 10kg so far!). I liked the idea of a road bike with a flat-bar to get around Melbourne and suburbs, so I purchased a 2011 Giant Cross City 1 (with Shimano 105 pedals, lights and 2 bidon cages) when I'm not on a mountain bike (waiting later on the year for 2011 models). I would like to buy a Garmin Edge 500 so I can use it on both bikes and a rack for all day rides (all in time!).
Here are some pictures after a quick ride today.
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Re: My new bike
Postby Pax » Thu Jul 01, 2010 9:21 pm
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Re: My new bike
Postby Boognoss » Thu Jul 01, 2010 9:32 pm
+1Pax wrote:Welcome to the forum and well done on the weight loss!
And that's a damn fine looking flatbar.
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Re: My new bike
Postby Mulger bill » Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:26 pm
+1 on all the above.
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Re: My new bike
Postby Baldy » Fri Jul 02, 2010 11:16 pm
Flatbars seem to gain in popularity all the time
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Re: My new bike
Postby Aushiker » Sun Jul 04, 2010 6:49 pm
Nice looking bike. The new models looking pretty good. Hope you enjoy riding it.
BTW are you planning to get a saddle bag to carry a few spares? e.g., tube, patches etc? Might be a good idea to avoid a walk They go with the pump too
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Re: My new bike
Postby beauyboy » Mon Jul 05, 2010 1:43 pm
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Re: My new bike
Postby Cisco » Tue Jul 06, 2010 8:13 pm
Aushiker - I didn't forget to use my existing saddle bag - I copped a flat tire on the MTB just across my house (lucky!) and learnt my lesson from there! Got the tools, puncture kit, etc... Might invest in a few spare tubes tomorrow
Here are some photos from today (I'm now happy with the setup and no more spending! More riding from here on end!).
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Re: My new bike
Postby Kimba » Mon Jan 03, 2011 11:47 pm
I have made some minor changes.
Shortened the bars by 1.5 inchs off both ends.
New grips.
New bar ends.
Selle Italia gel flow seat "it is awesome"
Skinnier tyres. Gator skins.
This is my first road bike and I only ride 1 day a week on weekends (at the moment) and have been enjoying every bit of it. I have signed up for the Ride to Conquor Cancer later this year. www.conquercancer.org.au
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Re: My new bike
Postby DavidS » Wed Jan 05, 2011 12:05 am
Enjoy.
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Re: My new bike
Postby jasonc » Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:39 am
I've just bought the same bike, for commuting
I also tested the Trek fx 7.6 back to back. Even though the Trek was lighter (with a triple crank), the Giant felt quicker, so I bought it.
Where did you get that bike stand? What is it called?
cheers
EDIT: never mind. found it
http://www.this link is broken/Mode ... medium=cpc
It's called a "Pro Bike Display Stand"
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Re: My new bike
Postby Fred Nurk » Mon Feb 28, 2011 12:35 pm
Famous last words...Cisco wrote: Here are some photos from today (I'm now happy with the setup and no more spending! More riding from here on end!).
We've all said that at some stage.
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Re: My new bike
Postby jet-ski » Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:42 pm
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Re: My new bike
Postby Cisco » Sat Mar 19, 2011 8:40 pm
JasonC - the bike stand was from Bicycle Super Store - brand is 'Pro'. I run the tires to 80psi which has been good... Very tough tires & rims!
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Re: My new bike
Postby jasonc » Sun Mar 20, 2011 8:06 am
I keep upping the pressures - am now running mine at 120psi. I have ~350km on the odometreCisco wrote:Thanks all!
JasonC - the bike stand was from Bicycle Super Store - brand is 'Pro'. I run the tires to 80psi which has been good... Very tough tires & rims!
cheers for the info
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Re: My new bike
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Re: My new bike
Postby il padrone » Sat Mar 26, 2011 1:01 pm
Unless you have very narrow tyres, or weigh quite a lot, there is really no need for such high pressures.jasonc wrote:I keep upping the pressures - am now running mine at 120psi.
So if you have tyres of 23mm or less, and weigh 100kgs, 120psi would be the correct pressure according to Sheldon. Overinflation leads to just as many problems as underinflation.Sheldon Brown wrote:The table below is based on my experience and a certain amount of guesswork, and should only be used as a very rough guide to a starting point. Interpolate/extrapolate for your own weight/tyre sizes.
Tyre widths are in millimeters, pressure recommendations in pounds per square inch. (Divide by 15 if your gauge reads in bars/atmospheres.)
Tyre width in mm
50 mm 37 mm 32 mm 28 mm 25 mm 23 mm 20 mm
Wheel load
100 lbs/50 kg 45 60 75 100 110 120 130
70 lbs/35 kg 35 50 65 80 90 100 110
Note that these recommendations are based on the actual tyre width. Many tyres are marked wider than they actually are.
Perhaps a contributing factor to your "slip and slide"Sheldon Brown wrote:Overinflation
•An overinflated tyre will have slightly less rolling resistance.
•An overinflated tyre is more prone to damage from sharp rocks and similar road hazards.
•An overinflated tyre will give a harsh ride on anything but the smoothest pavement.
•An overinflated tyre can bounce on surface roughnesses. This can cause dangerous interruptions in traction, particularly if it happens during cornering.
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Re: My new bike
Postby jasonc » Sat Mar 26, 2011 5:48 pm
Definitely possible - so is the fact that they are new tyres, and the path being slippery.il padrone wrote: Perhaps a contributing factor to your "slip and slide"
The tyres definitely roll better at 120psi vs 100 and I notice straight away if I don't re-inflate before the next ride.
Cheers for the thoughts.
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Re: My new bike
Postby sogood » Sat Mar 26, 2011 5:50 pm
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Re: My new bike
Postby j_thommo » Mon Apr 04, 2011 1:20 pm
x2sogood wrote:...dare I say those two reflectors are going to weigh you down excessively and cause too much turbulent air flow. Take them off!
First thing i did with mine lol...
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Re: My new bike
Postby lunar_c » Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:31 pm
As mentioned before a saddle bag is a great idea. I keep a multi tool, a spare tube, patch kit, co2 inflator, and tyre levers in mine.
Also I've found those little pumps to be pretty ineffective .. maybe it was the $20 pump I had .. but I couldn't get my tyres above about 40psi with it before I gave up. I now use Co2 cartridges. They're simple and effective .. and if you buy them on ebay you can get them for $2.20 each plus $5 postage. I also carry a spare tube and patches with me, but really I just have the patches there in case I get more than one puncture, otherwise I just swap the tube out, and patch the old tube later on at home.
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