Prudential Ride London 2015
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pablo said:
Its not conventional but there is no need for the forum wolves to demonstrate their elitism at every opportunity, it's getting boring
I concur, Mr pablo, sir.Point out what you think is wrong? Definitely. Offer helpful suggestions about WHY you think it's wrong? Yes. Suggest useful advice on how to fix it to save him from a world of hurt on a century ride? Absobloomin'lutely. But openly mock a chap who's just proudly posted a picture of his bike in readiness for a 100 mile cycling event? Way to give any watching newbies a low opinion of PedalPowered, chaps! Perhaps the rider concerned has tried to ride with a more conventional set-up, but prefers things the way they are? The bars, shifters, and saddle positions make me shudder a little too, because I can't see any comfort in it that way, but please? This open ridicule won't help matters much.
yellowjack said:
pablo said:
Its not conventional but there is no need for the forum wolves to demonstrate their elitism at every opportunity, it's getting boring
I concur, Mr pablo, sir.Point out what you think is wrong? Definitely. Offer helpful suggestions about WHY you think it's wrong? Yes. Suggest useful advice on how to fix it to save him from a world of hurt on a century ride? Absobloomin'lutely. But openly mock a chap who's just proudly posted a picture of his bike in readiness for a 100 mile cycling event? Way to give any watching newbies a low opinion of PedalPowered, chaps! Perhaps the rider concerned has tried to ride with a more conventional set-up, but prefers things the way they are? The bars, shifters, and saddle positions make me shudder a little too, because I can't see any comfort in it that way, but please? This open ridicule won't help matters much.
I don't think it's quite worthy of this catalogue of disasters : http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic....
But the setup does look a bit odd, doesn't it ? If you need a saddle angle that extreme to feel comfortable, there's very likely something wrong with the bike fit. OTOH the event's tomorrow, so wishing tonker a great ride anyway !
But the setup does look a bit odd, doesn't it ? If you need a saddle angle that extreme to feel comfortable, there's very likely something wrong with the bike fit. OTOH the event's tomorrow, so wishing tonker a great ride anyway !
pablo said:
Its not conventional but there is no need for the forum wolves to demonstrate their elitism at every opportunity, it's getting boring
It isn't conventional because its not correct, a saddle should be flat, I'm sure its rideable but it would be more comfortable and put less stress on back and arms (as you'll be supporting far too much weight with them) if it was.Anyway, I'll let you think what you want.
yellowjack said:
I concur, Mr pablo, sir.
Point out what you think is wrong? Definitely. Offer helpful suggestions about WHY you think it's wrong? Yes. Suggest useful advice on how to fix it to save him from a world of hurt on a century ride? Absobloomin'lutely. But openly mock a chap who's just proudly posted a picture of his bike in readiness for a 100 mile cycling event? Way to give any watching newbies a low opinion of PedalPowered, chaps! Perhaps the rider concerned has tried to ride with a more conventional set-up, but prefers things the way they are? The bars, shifters, and saddle positions make me shudder a little too, because I can't see any comfort in it that way, but please? This open ridicule won't help matters much.
Also, this is tonker we're talking about, the bloke who's dressed down more folk than Jimmy Saville, he can take it Point out what you think is wrong? Definitely. Offer helpful suggestions about WHY you think it's wrong? Yes. Suggest useful advice on how to fix it to save him from a world of hurt on a century ride? Absobloomin'lutely. But openly mock a chap who's just proudly posted a picture of his bike in readiness for a 100 mile cycling event? Way to give any watching newbies a low opinion of PedalPowered, chaps! Perhaps the rider concerned has tried to ride with a more conventional set-up, but prefers things the way they are? The bars, shifters, and saddle positions make me shudder a little too, because I can't see any comfort in it that way, but please? This open ridicule won't help matters much.
okgo said:
pablo said:
Its not conventional but there is no need for the forum wolves to demonstrate their elitism at every opportunity, it's getting boring
It isn't conventional because its not correct, a saddle should be flat, I'm sure its rideable but it would be more comfortable and put less stress on back and arms (as you'll be supporting far too much weight with them) if it was.Anyway, I'll let you think what you want.
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