used bike ive just purchsed, newbie

synseal

Hi everyone Paul here , 47 living in marbella spain. Well bought my first bike details
felt frame 7 yrs old good condition
compag record front shifter
compag exenon rear
chainring crank compag athena
compag mirage brakes
wheels mavic open pro
velo carbon seat
ritchie seat post
look handle bars
just need pedals shoes and cloting spares advice needed there and legs of iron hills everywhere down here lol take it easy first.
buy the way paid 300 euros for bike bargain i thing
thanks all
paul
My new bike pics


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synseal

Well bought rest of gear i needed, look pedals and shoes clothing kit . been on 3 rides of 10 miles for last 3 days. Sore as hell fisrt day, saddle not in correct position. Todays ride was good only thing stopping going for longer is saddle pain. need to get some tools and spares to take with me advice there please. Amazed how good mondern bikes are at changing gear perfect action. buy the way my 1st post was copied and pasted from other forum been on there a few days no replys .not many on here yet lol
paul

Alex_Gill

if the saddle continues to be a problem get another that suits you better.
as for tools etc,
tyre levers, a spare tube, some people prefer to take 2 depending on the distance of the ride,
a pump,
and some food. or money for food.

should be set and ready to go.

synseal

thanks for that. Trouble here is if you go off main a7 inland you need to be a montain goat. You wouldnt believe the hills some of the spainish guys can climb. Plus point it will make me a stronger rider in time or finish me off lol
paul

nochekmate

Reason for not many replies is that the site has been down for the best part of a week

Erudin

Bike looks great, I found small adjustments to the saddle can make a big difference to comfort. Found this bike fit video had some useful tips for intial setup: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAl_5e7bIHk

Thread on which tools n stuff to have on a ride: http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=16713575

Velonutter

Get your saddle perfectly level or just a cock hair sloping down, with it raised it is no wonder it is giving you pain.

Gary67

Nice bike Paul,wish i was riding around in the sun 8)

synseal

Just bought new saddle today italia selle g bik ,hope its better says comfort fit lol. Did 1 hour 30 min ride today 20 klm hilly too. Im so lucky along coast road first then inland, montain back drop round here is stuning. and 24 degress today. Cant wait to be fit enough for longer rides ambition to ride to ronda and back hellish climb. Maybe join a local club work 3 weeks on and off rotation hope it doesnt stop my improvment to much.
thanks
paul

mallorcajeff

welcome another expat here but im in Mallorca, glorious weather today but rain sunday! I know what you mean about the climbing but ive only been cycling since august and now i can climb the mountains here and have entered a sportive for april 10th here with 6000ft of climbing and 96 miles long but with practise you get there. i did the mountains last weekend 81 miles and 5980ft of climbing love it but your legs get used to it after a while. Im still just under 18 stone so nobody was more suprised than me! Nice bike got a bargain there

x8swift9x

Is the cycling in marbella good? I was out there last october, but didn't really venture away from the poolside. I'm heading out again at the end of april (family have apartments there) I was thinking of bringing my bike along this time. I'd be staying right on the golden mile - is it easy to get out into the country from there?

synseal

Yes hope my legs get used to it , done another 15 miles tonight on one climb guy came past me like i was stationary. Think ive got the bike set up correctly now knee cap and plumb line business and all. The cycling round here is great but im still nervous about a7 dual carrigeway down coast, thing is have to use it to get anywhere. Been cycling road side of white line so cars have to move to outside lane ,most just skim past you, some locals go other side of white line next to armco barrier not me debri on road and not much space white line is ribbed too. Have problem not having smooth peddling action seems i have void in stroke and it goes easy so i go higher gear. thanks all
paul

sagalout

I've done the Ronda route. Absolutely flew up it, just stopping for a drink at the cafe halfway up. Stunning views and smooth roads.


I was on a Honda Hornet

synseal

Last 2 days rides been good, 20 miles yesterday with new computer on board lbs fitted averaged 16.9 mph. Today 22 miles more hilly terrain average 14.5 mph. Sorted saddle out and ridding position stem could possibly be a bit shorter but i will live with it no discomfort. Not bad as i not been on bike for 20yrs although road in teens and twentys. Found some back roads today inmijas absolutly stunning senery mountains.
paul

mallorcajeff

Here in Mallorca we have the bumpy white strip next to the edge too funny inst it shakes you to pieces when you cross it haha

synseal

Yes those bumps on the white lines shake you all over 2 loose spokes on todays ride. Stem issue needs sorting 120mm stem on think i might go to 100mm. reaching to far and when sighting hub its infront of bars dont want to alter seat forward.
paul.