The TCR is out on loan.
05-04-10, 02:54 PM
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Time for a change.
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The TCR is out on loan.
While my mate is awaiting his new bike from the insurance company after his FCR was stolen- he is without a bike. So today I took in the TCR-C as a loaner for him so he can stay fit for his main ride of the year.
He has had the FCR for about 3 years now and although he will be getting a new bike- That "OLD" bike had settled into him. The saddle fits- he had it set up to be comfortable and he had done a couple of upgrades to it. He now has to start all over again on running in a new bike.
Although he was pleased to be getting a decent bike to train on- The FCR fits and has Straight bars. Different shifters and ride position on the TCR and he did have his doubts as to whether he would get on with it. He is approximately the same size as me and the same inseam so I suggested he leaves the bike as set up for me and if he wants to change anything- I will do it tomorrow. He has just phoned me and nothing to change---"And how much do I want for the Bike?"
He rode it home as his commute and that is about 15 miles. Took him a few miles to get used to the brifters and riding on the hoods but once that was settled out- he went for it. He normally does the commute in 1 hour 10 minutes- 1 hour if there is a tailwind.
Remembering that he took it steady for a few miles- He has just done his first commute home in less than an hour. 58 minutes without a tailwind and he didn't touch granny on any part of the ride. Only problem is a slightly stiff neck but no Butt ache- no sore legs and the bike fits like a glove.
The big surprise to him was how well the Road bikes go. He does realise the quality of the bike over his old one- but The road position was so easy to get on with. He even went into the drops for a few miles and the bike just flew.
So any of you that are wondering if you would suit a race bike- get some testing done on one. My mate is not a serious rider. He is a fair weather commuter and only does it 2 or 3 times a week. He was happy with his lowly FCR3 (now the Rapid4) but is now seriously thinking about spending some serious money on a C.F. Road bike. Only problem is that we will be doing a 100 miler later in the year and I know that he will be wanting to borrow this bike again.
Wonder if I will be able to stay with him if I do?
He has had the FCR for about 3 years now and although he will be getting a new bike- That "OLD" bike had settled into him. The saddle fits- he had it set up to be comfortable and he had done a couple of upgrades to it. He now has to start all over again on running in a new bike.
Although he was pleased to be getting a decent bike to train on- The FCR fits and has Straight bars. Different shifters and ride position on the TCR and he did have his doubts as to whether he would get on with it. He is approximately the same size as me and the same inseam so I suggested he leaves the bike as set up for me and if he wants to change anything- I will do it tomorrow. He has just phoned me and nothing to change---"And how much do I want for the Bike?"
He rode it home as his commute and that is about 15 miles. Took him a few miles to get used to the brifters and riding on the hoods but once that was settled out- he went for it. He normally does the commute in 1 hour 10 minutes- 1 hour if there is a tailwind.
Remembering that he took it steady for a few miles- He has just done his first commute home in less than an hour. 58 minutes without a tailwind and he didn't touch granny on any part of the ride. Only problem is a slightly stiff neck but no Butt ache- no sore legs and the bike fits like a glove.
The big surprise to him was how well the Road bikes go. He does realise the quality of the bike over his old one- but The road position was so easy to get on with. He even went into the drops for a few miles and the bike just flew.
So any of you that are wondering if you would suit a race bike- get some testing done on one. My mate is not a serious rider. He is a fair weather commuter and only does it 2 or 3 times a week. He was happy with his lowly FCR3 (now the Rapid4) but is now seriously thinking about spending some serious money on a C.F. Road bike. Only problem is that we will be doing a 100 miler later in the year and I know that he will be wanting to borrow this bike again.
Wonder if I will be able to stay with him if I do?
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05-04-10, 06:01 PM
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Nice report.
It's amazing how many people think they won't like a road bike until they try one.
It's amazing how many people think they won't like a road bike until they try one.
05-04-10, 06:09 PM
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In the wind
Too true. This would be a good post to refer people to when the routine 'looking for a bike but no drop bars or clipless pedals' topic comes up.
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