Hi Everyone from sunny Cornwall
05-21-15 | 12:59 AM
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From: Penzance, Cornwall UK
Hi Everyone from sunny Cornwall
Hi all Im 58 tall female looking to get back into cycling after a 40 yr break. Wanting to get a road bike, not a walk through frame one either, but jeeze didnt I have a bit of a problem swinging my leg over that saddle lol. Any advice along the way would be great, hope to chat to some of you in the near future.
Melissa
Melissa
05-21-15 | 04:38 AM
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Galveston County Texas
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From: In The Wind
Bikes: 02 GTO, 2011 Magnum
Hey Melissa,
Welcome to Bike Forums from a Texas road rider.
Visit your local bike shops, Test rides.
Buy from the Friendly Shop.
You will then have a place to get quick answers to problems and or warranty work if needed.
Welcome to Bike Forums from a Texas road rider.
Visit your local bike shops, Test rides.
Buy from the Friendly Shop.
You will then have a place to get quick answers to problems and or warranty work if needed.
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Fred "The Real Fred"
Fred "The Real Fred"
05-21-15 | 06:23 AM
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From: Porter, Texas
Bikes: Trek Domane 5.2, Ridley Xfire, Giant Propel, KHS AeroComp
welcome to the forum. There are a couple of ways to mount the bike that will reduce the upward leg swing.
One is to lean the bike towards you, the other is to lay the bike down, step over it and pick it up. Your lbs can show you these methods they are easier to understand seeing them than reading about them.
One is to lean the bike towards you, the other is to lay the bike down, step over it and pick it up. Your lbs can show you these methods they are easier to understand seeing them than reading about them.
