My new Cervélo
08-05-10, 07:14 PM
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Very nice bike, i'm looking at an S2 for next season when i upgrade. I'm leaning more towards the Wilier Izoard though. Enjoy the bike.
08-05-10, 07:16 PM
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No, we already decided to do the Arundel sideloaders, remember? Black with red labels, on sale at CC.
It was the Co2/mini-pump decision you hadn't made yet, but I'm sure you wanted the GI AirChuck SL and either the Topeak Mcro rocket CB or one of the smaller Lezynes.
Did you have any other questions we already have answers for?
Oh, and nice bike.
It was the Co2/mini-pump decision you hadn't made yet, but I'm sure you wanted the GI AirChuck SL and either the Topeak Mcro rocket CB or one of the smaller Lezynes.
Did you have any other questions we already have answers for?
Oh, and nice bike.
08-05-10, 07:16 PM
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I'm 5'9.5", ride a 54cm and my legs come nowhere near the ground. I use curbs.
08-05-10, 07:22 PM
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Throw the stick!!!!
Can't really tell if it is a "correct" fit but it certainly doesn't look incorrect. Nice riding shoes by the way. 
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08-05-10, 07:23 PM
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08-05-10, 07:26 PM
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Well, we'd rather she use the Micro Rocket CB, given it's smaller and lighter, and just tucks in nicely next to the bottle cage. Kinda disappears, in fact, until you need it. However, I imagine the Pressure Drive would do, if it means that much to her. Co2 works so well, it's just a backup anyway.
Of course.
Of course.
08-05-10, 07:27 PM
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08-05-10, 07:27 PM
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Your bike will be Pcad approved. (And that doesn't mean it is good, BTW.)
It looks like a MAJOR difference in fit from your old bike. Does it seem good right away? Give it a little time. It may take a couple of weeks to get totally used to the new geometry. Then can you go back to the shop for a fit "tweak".
It looks like a MAJOR difference in fit from your old bike. Does it seem good right away? Give it a little time. It may take a couple of weeks to get totally used to the new geometry. Then can you go back to the shop for a fit "tweak".
08-05-10, 07:29 PM
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Your bike will be Pcad approved. (And that doesn't mean it is good, BTW.)
It looks like a MAJOR difference in fit from your old bike. Does it seem good right away? Give it a little time. It may take a couple of weeks to get totally used to the new geometry. Then can you go back to the shop for a fit "tweak".
It looks like a MAJOR difference in fit from your old bike. Does it seem good right away? Give it a little time. It may take a couple of weeks to get totally used to the new geometry. Then can you go back to the shop for a fit "tweak".
Pcad told me to get a Scott. And called me toots.
08-05-10, 07:32 PM
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The pedals need to be far enough off the ground to not hit things.
The seat needs to be high enough so you don't bend your knees too much and hurt them.
Therefore -- you can't put your feet down flat from the saddle if the fit is correct.
With practice there are lots of ways to get around that. The LBS and other riders should have a few suggestions, that's what everyone else is living with if the fit is good.
The seat needs to be high enough so you don't bend your knees too much and hurt them.
Therefore -- you can't put your feet down flat from the saddle if the fit is correct.
With practice there are lots of ways to get around that. The LBS and other riders should have a few suggestions, that's what everyone else is living with if the fit is good.
08-05-10, 07:45 PM
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When rolling to a stop, unclip whichever foot you like to stand on, and, while using your brakes, slide your body forward, off the saddle for the last few feet before you are completely stopped. Then extend your unclipped foot, with all of your weight on the foot still clipped in. As you come to a complete stop, gently lean to the side of the unclipped foot.
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08-05-10, 07:47 PM
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Normal procedure:
Unclip one foot as you are slowing, lean to that side as sliding foward. When most people start up they have the clipped in foot ready for a down stroke to get a good push off. As you start go right to standing. It will get you across the intersection faster and you won't worry about sitting perfectly. while standing get a few good strokes in then worry about putting you tush on the seat.
Unclip one foot as you are slowing, lean to that side as sliding foward. When most people start up they have the clipped in foot ready for a down stroke to get a good push off. As you start go right to standing. It will get you across the intersection faster and you won't worry about sitting perfectly. while standing get a few good strokes in then worry about putting you tush on the seat.
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08-05-10, 07:49 PM
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When rolling to a stop, unclip whichever foot you like to stand on, using your brakes, slide your body forward, off the saddle for the last few feet before you are completely stopped, foot extended, with all of your weight on the foot still clipped in, and gently lean to the side of the unclipped foot. It's fail safe.
Normal procedure:
Unclip on foot as you are slowing lean to that side as sliding foward. When most people start up they have the clipped in foot ready for a down stroke to get a good push off. As you start go right to standing. It will get you across the intersection faster and you won't worry about sitting perfectly. while standing get a few good strokes in then worry about putting you tush on the seat.
Unclip on foot as you are slowing lean to that side as sliding foward. When most people start up they have the clipped in foot ready for a down stroke to get a good push off. As you start go right to standing. It will get you across the intersection faster and you won't worry about sitting perfectly. while standing get a few good strokes in then worry about putting you tush on the seat.
I had gotten so used to being able to lean on my old bike
08-05-10, 07:59 PM
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I like to unclip both feet and slid to a stop on my cleats / shoes. Works great and sounds cool. With the Keo Red cleats I can leave a red plastic trail.....
08-05-10, 08:00 PM
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Congratulations, it's about time! One suggestion, if your hips are rocking while pedaling sitting down you probably should lower your seat a little.
I would try about .25 inch at a time.
I would try about .25 inch at a time.
08-05-10, 08:02 PM
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She just got a fitting with the bike. Give the new fit some time and don't move it around. Try to not rock the hips. It is going to take some time, a few weeks, to get used to it. Go easy!!!
08-05-10, 08:02 PM
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Yep, get to practicing. It's more important to have the bike fit correctly than to be able to put a foot on the ground while in the saddle. I don't know anyone that is fit properly that can put a foot on the ground while in the saddle.
Now, as far as getting used to sliding up on the saddle, it's pretty easy. When you stop just unclip one foot, once it's time to take off again pedal with the foot still clipped in, set on the saddle, clip in the other foot. After a while you won't even think about it.
Now, as far as getting used to sliding up on the saddle, it's pretty easy. When you stop just unclip one foot, once it's time to take off again pedal with the foot still clipped in, set on the saddle, clip in the other foot. After a while you won't even think about it.
Oh and nice bike jen.
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08-05-10, 08:03 PM
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08-05-10, 08:05 PM
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08-05-10, 08:07 PM
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Throw the stick!!!!
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08-05-10, 08:07 PM
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