Complete newbie - UPDATE: new bike

danchandler

Ah ok I won't bother then. Think upgrading the wheels would be a good plan

simon_masterson

Wheels are a worthwhile upgrade, but I'd (in your case) spend the money on some decent shorts if I were you!

danchandler

Simon Masterson wrote:

Wheels are a worthwhile upgrade, but I'd (in your case) spend the money on some decent shorts if I were you!

Me? I've got decent shorts, got altura bib shorts. Very good quality. Underwear was the problem though

secretsam

On the subject of tyres again, either Wiggle or Ribble are doing Michelin Pro4 SC for £23 each - excellent tyres at a "take their hand off" price

johntheboy84

Bike looks really nice Danchandler! I think I would possibly benefit from a 56cm but getting on really well with my rides now.

Covering 12 miles through town and countryside in around 48 minutes now. By no means an outstanding achievement but I've shaved off around 10 minutes by getting by head around gear selection a little and being more comfortable in the saddle.

Where would I notice the improvement in upgrading the tyres?

johntheboy84

Regards to the neck ache, once I took the visor off my helmet, this was a huge help and wouldn't have thought of it until I saw something on here about it. Body in general is getting more used to it. I suffer from a sore shoulder at times in general so that sometimes crops up and pins and needles in my hands bug good otherwise!

simon_masterson

danchandler wrote:

Simon Masterson wrote:

Wheels are a worthwhile upgrade, but I'd (in your case) spend the money on some decent shorts if I were you!

Me? I've got decent shorts, got altura bib shorts. Very good quality. Underwear was the problem though

There's nothing wrong with Altura, but you can do much better, and for the money that upgrades to your bike would cost.

xstrathyx

I 5ft 11 and my cube is a 58" frame. I am lead to believe cubes are relatively small though. That reminds me, I need to get a pick up on the new bikes section, considering I got it 4 weeks ago