Getting back to it
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Getting back to it
Postby Xplora » Sun Aug 26, 2012 8:38 pm
Bit cagey about the tyres - bike comes with 700x38s and we run 25-35s on the two bikes my wife and I have (makes it easier to cover the tubes with Conti Cross) but what can you do? Feeling more confident to get back to it, but I'm amazed at just how disinterested I have been to get back into it. The FEAR is palpable. It's not an active thing... just an acceptance of any obstacle preventing me from doing it. Are the tyres going to handle it? Do I have tubes? What about my lights? Will the rack fit? Handlebars aren't comfortable yet... the list goes on.
Be sensible out there chums - accidents hurt, and they leave scars that can't be seen or felt by a doctor
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Re: Getting back to it
Postby Mugglechops » Sun Aug 26, 2012 9:25 pm
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Re: Getting back to it
Postby Mulger bill » Sun Aug 26, 2012 10:47 pm
Them scars are the hardest ones to heal and being invisible, there's no cool factor either.
Why not try a couple of quiet weekend runs over your route at whatever pace feels good just to get your head around where the bike needs to go.
Good luck mate, stay strong.
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Re: Getting back to it
Postby gretaboy » Mon Aug 27, 2012 9:56 am
a couple weeks ago a rider was killed on my route home, I rode same stretch only 30 odd minutes before him...it has made me really think about how long I have on this planet given the road I ride is a major highway most of the way. I send my partner a "made it" txt every time I make it to work riding..just so she doesnt have to worry
I have the tiniest inkling of how you might be feeling since this death, it certainly made me think twice about riding...but my approach is simply do I give up living or do I just continue on and hope that my time isnt up just yet. I am pretty pragmatic in knowing that one day I am going to get hit...just got to hope I come out of such a hit relatively ok.
I am glad you are even just thinking about getting back onto the bike....take it easy and build the confidence up.
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Re: Getting back to it
Postby Addictr3 » Mon Aug 27, 2012 11:15 am
Takes time but once you are on, and you literally find your "feet" so to speak, you'll be laughing.. but trust me, its hard at first, but like anything, you'll always learn something new and you come out so much more confident, bigger than before. Life is about learning from your experience, adapting. Guess thats why they say when you grow old you grow wiser. All the best. Matt
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Re: Getting back to it
Postby Xplora » Mon Aug 27, 2012 2:54 pm
It was somewhat amusing getting back on because I was on the new Trek, and it was a very different bike to ride and felt totally different despite the gears being very similar... so worried about all the bumps and dips - had never ridden a carbon horse before either, adding to the anxiety
greta, I think you're very wise for feeling the fear. You have to, otherwise you get complacent, and that is dangerous.
MB, I don't think delaying is going to be the magic fix. I need to get back on the horse because the train fares are HUGE. Thinking about stealing my wife's schwalbes so I have tubes for the tyres
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Re: Getting back to it
Postby Xplora » Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:33 am
I'm going to beg for a seat collar, the QR is USELESS. My knees won't survive 200kms a week with this bike if it keeps moving. Really hate the flat bars too LOL. Wondering if bullhorns and tri too hard bars are out of the question.
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Re: Getting back to it
Postby silentbutdeadly » Wed Aug 29, 2012 9:09 am
The key is that you got back on...not that you enjoyed it this time. Wait till next week/month. As for the flat bars...I hear you.Xplora wrote:Slow as hell, my knees are killing me, but I made it. Took 2 hours to get the bike finished up last night with the usual suspects (AZ, lights, rack), but I got there.
I'm going to beg for a seat collar, the QR is USELESS. My knees won't survive 200kms a week with this bike if it keeps moving. Really hate the flat bars too LOL. Wondering if bullhorns and tri too hard bars are out of the question.
If they aren't swept then try something with more sweep. 3T and Syncros both do what are described as extreme sweep flat bars. I noticed Velogear has a cheap sweep flat that might worth a look. Personally enjoy the Ragley Carnegie bars but they'd possibly be too wide for your application. I'm about to switch the flat bar out on the cross commuter for a Salsa Cowbell swept drop bar which is more suited to cross applications. The original choice was the even more extreme Salsa Woodchipper but that's more monster cross territory...
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Re: Getting back to it
Postby Xplora » Wed Aug 29, 2012 11:13 am
I can't commute on the Madone every day. it's too pretty
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Postby Xplora » Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:08 pm
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Re: Getting back to it
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Re: Getting back to it
Postby Baalzamon » Wed Sep 19, 2012 4:10 pm
It took 6 months to get diagnosed with a frayed suprasinitus tendon. What docs don't detect in first and second scans Cortisone hid the problem for 5 months really.
Now 13 months after the accident and I feel ready to hop back on my roadie. Shoulder is feeling much better in day to day operation and is literally pain free now. I'm now NOT a fan of flat bar bikes after losing traction and hand staying on as the wheel flipped around. It's going to be hard for me to break that one.
Already started cleaning up my Masi in preparation for a commute. Sure I can commute on my trike but it's a real pain getting it into work due to width being larger than the doors
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Re: Getting back to it
Postby Xplora » Thu Sep 20, 2012 10:46 am
Bruising is actually on TOP of the kneecap, not just below. Can't get my head around that one. Wondering if new shoes/orthotics/serious fit might help the problem... or just hirodoid? It's been two months
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Re: Getting back to it
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Re: Getting back to it
Postby Xplora » Tue Oct 09, 2012 12:39 pm
Need to update shoes as well. LOL
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Re: Getting back to it
Postby thomashouseman » Tue Oct 09, 2012 12:59 pm
Mal from Kangazilla (which I think is local to you) just did a Specialized bike fit training course. I've had a friend get a bike fit since that there and he was impressed with it.Xplora wrote: Also need a fit - for some reason my current fit sucks hard. Sadly.
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Re: Getting back to it
Postby TimW » Tue Oct 09, 2012 4:51 pm
I have also heard good reports about Mal's bike fits from an older friend of mine who rides a lotthomashouseman wrote:Mal from Kangazilla (which I think is local to you) just did a Specialized bike fit training course. I've had a friend get a bike fit since that there and he was impressed with it.Xplora wrote: Also need a fit - for some reason my current fit sucks hard. Sadly.
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Re: Getting back to it
Postby goneriding » Tue Oct 09, 2012 5:03 pm
For a fit, perhaps a visit to Steve Hogg is worth a go?
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Re: Getting back to it
Postby Xplora » Tue Oct 09, 2012 5:09 pm
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Re: Getting back to it
Postby Baalzamon » Tue Oct 09, 2012 6:36 pm
But like you xplora I'm now chasing new shoes.... Well fitting bike shoes are an extremely high priority for me. I've got an angry bursa in my right foot! So I'll be looking for heat moldable shoes sooner rather than later
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Re: Getting back to it
Postby Xplora » Wed Oct 10, 2012 10:08 am
Upped my cadence to 105-120rpm for a big chunk of the way home last night and the way in this morning. Covered the 20.2kms with a reasonable run of lights in 43 minutes door to door. That's just outside my record 40. Faster than driving. I can't push 80-90rpm over the distance. That's including the unfortunate shoe issue
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