Originally posted by AutoAudio
people dont pay you much attention in cars, and i think some try to see just how close they can get to you with out actually hitting you. The more I ride the more i seem to prefer being down far on the handlebars instead of more upright. I now know why my helmets visor has holes in it, cycling is alot of fun, and i still dont know much. I'd also like to thank everybody whose replied to me so far on the forum, its been helpful. Now things i need to learn about, hopefuly can get some help on. My bike seat still isn't that comfortable, its not so bad once i get going, but when i first hit that seat the sorness seems to still be there from the last ride. I hear you need to "condition" your tush... how long does that take? or should I maybe look into buying a more comfortable seat. Are those pedals where you latch your shoe in that much better? the ones i have now just have straps on them to strap my feet in. Whats a good site that'll show me proper form and the like ? How often do you re air up your tires? And what gears do yall use? i mean there's like 21 gears, but its a 7 speed so... i guess maybe a tutorial that explains how all that works would be swell too. I'll stop with that, so much to learn... i apologize for my ignorance. Thanks again.
you're right about people in cars, the closer they get to you the better in their minds... today I was riding and I made a left (across traffic) turn and I had a green arrow, apparently the car on the opposite side of the intersection figured his red light ment "the car has the right of way no matter what that cyclist is doing" and so of course he turns right (onto the street I was getting onto) and sorta cuts me off, (I had to turn sharper).
as for the saddle, give it some time you will get used to it. Stick with the toe straps, clipless takes a while to get used to. check your air before every ride (at least give it a general look over by seeing how firm the tire is) as for gears, try to get your cadience up, and then you will know where to keep your gears at on any terrian. after a while you will find that you use them all in different situations. And since you mentioned you don't know any other cyclists, do a search on the net (or ask a lbs) about the local cycling clubs and start going on group rides... you'll learn a lot that way.
oh yeah one last thing, hills are fun... not a pain
