First ride, First fall, First bruise, baptism by fire !
07-08-17, 12:19 PM
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First ride, First fall, First bruise, baptism by fire !
I went for my first ride on my new Giant Trance 3 @ Mount Fromme. I am usually a road rider. I decided I could use some distraction on certain days. It is also good cardio for climbing.
I thought I was in shape but the first climb to get to Bobsled on Mount Fromme got me. I had to stop a few time on my way there. It is so much easier to pedal on the road. I also don't have a cadence or power meter on the bike. I am so used to having that data when I ride, it was in a foreign country.
I think I road most of the bobsled ride with heavy breaking except on certain section. I wanted to go very slow and get acquainted with the layout. I managed to get until the end without any incident. The last drop got me, I locked the break, it's a tight turn, I was an idiot. my weight was a little too much in front and I went over the bar. Fortunately, I was at very low speed. I just have a small bruise on my tibia and an aching shoulder. I should be fine in a couple of days.
I think I might have chew just a little to much for a ride on a brand new bike. I have a park nearby called the Watershed park when I can get more familiar with the bike before I try this again. Oh and I need a dropper post and some pads. It will be next on my list of upgrade. I went home after the first loop as I knew I was just a little bit overhead and I didn't want to injured myself even more. Lesson learned here.
Now the photo : https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4283/3...80da559a_b.jpg
Strava : https://www.strava.com/activities/1073863113
I thought I was in shape but the first climb to get to Bobsled on Mount Fromme got me. I had to stop a few time on my way there. It is so much easier to pedal on the road. I also don't have a cadence or power meter on the bike. I am so used to having that data when I ride, it was in a foreign country.
I think I road most of the bobsled ride with heavy breaking except on certain section. I wanted to go very slow and get acquainted with the layout. I managed to get until the end without any incident. The last drop got me, I locked the break, it's a tight turn, I was an idiot. my weight was a little too much in front and I went over the bar. Fortunately, I was at very low speed. I just have a small bruise on my tibia and an aching shoulder. I should be fine in a couple of days.
I think I might have chew just a little to much for a ride on a brand new bike. I have a park nearby called the Watershed park when I can get more familiar with the bike before I try this again. Oh and I need a dropper post and some pads. It will be next on my list of upgrade. I went home after the first loop as I knew I was just a little bit overhead and I didn't want to injured myself even more. Lesson learned here.
Now the photo : https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4283/3...80da559a_b.jpg
Strava : https://www.strava.com/activities/1073863113
07-08-17, 07:45 PM
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Nice trance. I have a 2016 trance 3. I also wouldnt mind a dropper. The giant dropper is a good price and i read quite reliable.
I ended up cutting about 2 inches off my post just to drop my seat that extra bit.
That little frame kink doesnt allow for the post to go down very far imo
I ended up cutting about 2 inches off my post just to drop my seat that extra bit.
That little frame kink doesnt allow for the post to go down very far imo
07-17-17, 08:57 PM
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Droppers are the best MTB accessory since suspension. Don't need the best, but get one.
And, riding DH slowly is almost a guaranteed way to crash. Learn to trust the bike.
And, riding DH slowly is almost a guaranteed way to crash. Learn to trust the bike.
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