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newrider1967 
| 25 Jul 09:16 |
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Joined: 18 Jul 2012 Posts: 19 Bike: My Profile | Hello I am just starting out and need advice on what gear I need i have a helmet, shorts and top what else would you advise I get clothing, accessories for emergencies. also should i consider cleats???. Please help |
| VelcroSpine | 25 Jul 16:55 |
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Joined: 25 Jul 2012 Posts: 3 Bike: | Hi newrider. I can only speak about my road riding kit as I have enough trouble without putting trees and mountains in the way too! As far as road cycling goes: Padded shorts - you'll feel silly to start with but your tender parts need protection Kit - enough spares to get you through TWO punctures e.g. a pump, good repair kit and/or replacement inner tubes, tyre levers, spanners (if necessary) and the knowledge to use them. Mobile phone - if you have a mechanical failure you can't fix or heaven forbid an accident you can't ride away from you'll need to call someone. Cash - usually enough to buy a coffee and a cake somewhere.... It sounds like a lot but all that fits easily into the three pockets on my cycle jerseys. As for cleats, wait until you're confident of your balance and bike handling before you fix your feet to the pedals (essentially what you'd be doing). If you can, find a like-minded friend and head out together. It's more fun and you're more likely to stick to it when you don't want to let someone else down. Remember it's meant to be fun not torture! Nobody is expecting you to do the Tour de France in the first week! |
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newrider1967
| 26 Jul 04:59 |
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Joined: 18 Jul 2012 Posts: 19 Bike: My Profile | Thanks VelcroSpine I have just bought a Giant road bike I have bough shorts and a jersey. will buy the extras as I go on. The advise is appriciated. I do have a friend who road rides but is much more advanced than me so will go out with him. |
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THE BIG MAN
| 26 Jul 10:01 |
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 Joined: 12 Jun 2012 Posts: 52 Bike: My Profile | everything that velcrospine said plus get two water bottle cages and bottles and attach a pump with straps, can be purchased at any bycycle dealer. plus if you want to avoid a punture invest in good punture resistant tyres i ride a trek tour hybrid and i have shalbe marathon plus punture resistant. another good one for you is continental gatorskin, they come in a 700c x23 wheel. well recomended both types. and i also take a protein bar incase i get hungry again and this replaces lost enery along with your liquids. |
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THE BIG MAN
| 26 Jul 10:05 |
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Joined: 12 Jun 2012 Posts: 52 Bike: My Profile | also have a look at this thread http://www.cycle-route.com/forum/General-Chat-What-do-you-have-in-your-saddle-bag-Thread-1175.html |
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Gav-la
| 26 Jul 10:18 |
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Joined: 10 Jul 2012 Posts: 15 Bike: My Profile | Just want to add if your going to be cycling early morning or evening please get a good set of lights, I am constantly amazed at people wearing dark clothing and with no lights riding the roads at night. Also I keep a couple of plasters in my pocket now since I feel off bike at traffic lights when I couldnt get my shoes unlocked from the pedals ! |
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THE BIG MAN
| 27 Jul 06:04 |
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Joined: 12 Jun 2012 Posts: 52 Bike: My Profile | your spot on GAV LA, a good set of LED lights will help and if you dont have a bright hi-vis cycle jacket you can sometimes get hi-vis waistcoats from poundland or any diy store. keeps you safe in the dark mornings and nights |
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newrider1967
| 27 Jul 07:21 |
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Joined: 18 Jul 2012 Posts: 19 Bike: My Profile | All That is all superb advise and I will look into all of it. I have to water bottle cages fitted never thought about the pump. Loads of great adivse. |
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