Just bought my bike

mkviken

Took the plunge and bought my new bike today

went for a focus cayo 3 which i should be able to pick up on wednesday.

i was really considering the specialised roubaix but i decided to go with the focus in the end. both bikes were the same price so it was a hard choice.



i got 10% off so with the money bought some spd pedals, a few jerseys and a 2 pairs of bib shorts and some cycling socks in the sale section. i already have small spd's on my mountain bike but bought some flat types ones so i can still use my MTB shoes but have a larger pedal for road riding

i will get some proper shoes and road pedals later - they are MUCH lighter and stiffer but that can wait.


all i need now is a mini pump, a couple of spare tubes, water bottle and cage etc.

i already have a multi tool/tyre lever and saddle bags on my mountain bike which i will re use.


really looking forward to getting out on it if the weather picks up a bit!

thecrofter

Well done, life is SOOOO much easier and more enjoyable with decent kit.

So you'll be getting proper pedals and shoes as soon as........

http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/

Rule 34 :roll:

mkviken

thanks - yeah i guess MTB shoes aren't ideal but i will wait and see what i get for my birthday!


i saw some decent scott road shoes today half price for about £45 so they would have ben ideal.

Silly Old Hector

Good choice sir - may not be the lightest, but it is well made, has good components for the price and has done me well since I got mine in Dec ( 1 sportive and 1,300 miles later it's still as sweetly running ).

Don't worry about the weather, just get out there !

mkviken

cheers

i was out tonight on my mountain bike as the weather faired up. can't wait for the road bike to come as its bloody hard work on tarmac with my current bike!

thecrofter

mkviken wrote:

its bloody hard work on tarmac with my current bike!

It never gets easier, you just go faster.