My first post - an introduction

Wicky

Hello everyone,

Like many people I've been a long time reader of the forum, so I thought it was about time I signed up to take part in the discussions.

I used to be heavily into cycling when I was younger, no that I'm older and fatter I've got back into it - mainly for enjoyment and health, rather than competitive.

Currently the fleet consists of a cheap MTB and a cheap hybrid (see my blog for the gory details) - both are fine for what I want, but I will confess to having a desire to buy a decent roadie for the summer months.

So I'll keep it short and sweet, no need to bore everyone to death with my first post

I look forward to becoming a more active member of the forum

Fru T Bunn

Hello to you too.

pneumatic

welcome!

STEFANOS4784

CAAD 9


Welcome

kfinlay

Welcome, you'll already have noticed there's lots of info on the forum so have fun choosing your new bike when you get a chance.

macondo01

Hello!

and

CAAD 9


Welcome

Good one Stef!

p9uma

STEFANOS4784 wrote:

CAAD 9


Welcome

Yeah get a CAAD 9.* I've just got one and new here myself. Oh and Hello.

( * like I know what I'm talking about!)

STEFANOS4784

Haha. Sorry chap, couldn't resist

Rich Hcp

Just remember that when you buy your roadie, get what is right for you.

Not just a popular name of a bike here.

We all, including me, have an opinion of what is best for you, but only you know.

The basics are a good local shop and a bike that fits

And in budget (ish)

Most of all enjoy your cycling, don't give a flying f about anyone else.

STEFANOS4784

Wise words, i just copy and pasted that for future usage

KiNgOfThEmOuNtAiN

lol

Bobbinogs

...and my one request is just don't mention bloody bike chains and oil

p9uma

Bobbinogs wrote:

...and my one request is just don't mention bloody bike chains and oil

What about bike chains and oil?



ooops!

p9uma

Rich Hcp wrote:

Just remember that when you buy your roadie, get what is right for you.

Not just a popular name of a bike here.

We all, including me, have an opinion of what is best for you, but only you know.

The basics are a good local shop and a bike that fits

And in budget (ish)

Most of all enjoy your cycling, don't give a flying f about anyone else.

Wise words, go to good bike shop and try the bikes, and don't rush into anything, you'll have the bike for a long time and you don't want it to be a pain in the arse.

slowlanejane

Hello and welcome.

I am new to the sport and have learnt loads from here, also received some good (and badly needed) support from the forum.

Another few months of plugging away and I might upgrade myself to novice.

Enjoy.

HonestAl

another welcome. One of the most productive things you can on here do is to post a question asking whether Campag is really better than Shimano or SRAM. Or, as bobbinogs suggests, ask about oil.

Or baby wipes...

tlw1

hello, is it a £1,000 carbon bike you want advice on..........................

Flasheart

*waves at new guy*