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My first ride on new bike (newbie)

Old 10-30-10, 05:01 PM
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My first ride on new bike (newbie)

Today I took my first ride of 7 miles after being fitted yesterday. My lower back, lower neck area and butt are a little sore but I think that will go away overtime. I know its not a lot of miles but I just started and am happy. I averaged 17 MPH and a average cadence of 72 RPM. I am loving this and very excited to start adding on more miles and some group rides.
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Take baby steps and enjoy the new ride! Congratulations on the new bike. Someone will soon pipe in that this post is worthless without pic's. So post a picture when you get a chance.
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This post is worthless without pics!
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Some of the pain and soreness (especially your butt) will go away. You're using muscle groups that you probably aren't used to using, and 7 miles is good for a first ride. You'll eventually work your way up in mileage. It took me over a year before I did a ride over 30 miles.

Also, don't worry too much about average speed. It can vary a lot, so don't worry if you notice that it's low one day. However, I would try focusing on your cadence. 72 is pretty slow, but a lot of new cyclists pedal too slowly. It's something that feels unnatural, until you get the hang of it. 90 rpm cadence feels natural to me know.
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Here is a pic of the new ride. Oh and the carpet under the door before someone asks, the rubber seal got ripped off when it snow and then melted and refroze into ice last year. I hope to replace it soon, LOL

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Nice paint scheme.. congrats!
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ptle --- Thanks, uh and is that you in the avatar???? If so wow!! Anyways back on subject, I guess its just saddle soreness. Can't wait for that to go away so I can ride more. Feels almost like a bruise, LOL.
As far as the cadence I was trying to keep 80-90 but at times it was difficult so I would shift down and would only be going maybe 10 MPH to maintain a high cadence. Like you said I think it come as I get more miles in
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nice bike..hmmm, the stem.
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Congrats on your new bike, i ride a 2010 Trek 2.1, great bike. Just hit the 2000 mile mark on it, i started cycling April this year. I'm already looking to upgrade to carbon fiber but for what the bike is its excellent. The soreness will go away, i was sore as well my first couple weeks, especially from the saddle. Hopefully the saddle they use on the 2011 2.1 is better than the 2010, one that came on the bike was terrible. Just keep racking up the miles and the soreness will go away and your cadence will increase. Have fun and ride safe. Flip the stem too, it'll look so much better.
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Originally Posted by wrr1020
Flip the stem too, it'll look so much better.
If his lower back and neck are hurting the last thing he should do is flip the stem. At this point he just needs to ride that shiny new bike as much as possible and keep a smile on his face.
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The white cable housing makes me feel a little dirty.
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Originally Posted by The Weak Link
The white cable housing makes me feel a little dirty.
Maybe he's a Liberace fan.

Good looking ride, trek21.

Greg LeMond said that bikes are somewhat adjustable and the human body is somewhat adaptable.

Did the bike store offer you a fitting to your bike?

It's usual to have some temporary adjustment pains when you first start riding. But a good fit can ease the transition.
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Originally Posted by trek21
ptle --- Thanks, uh and is that you in the avatar???? If so wow!!
He's promised it to me when he's done with it so don't get any ideas.
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Originally Posted by trek21
Here is a pic of the new ride. Oh and the carpet under the door before someone asks, the rubber seal got ripped off when it snow and then melted and refroze into ice last year. I hope to replace it soon, LOL
Nice. I actually test rode that exact one. Sounds like you are enjoying it. Soreness goes away after a couple weeks. I tend to stop riding for a while and then start up again. I'm always sore for a while but eventually it's not an issue anymore. If you're wondering, I'm probably going to get a caad9 as I found a good price on one.
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Nice bike. Change the saddle asap. It's junk I had the same one on my bike.
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He's promised it to me when he's done with it so don't get any ideas.
I get her after you then, LOL

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Nice. I actually test rode that exact one. Sounds like you are enjoying it. Soreness goes away after a couple weeks. I tend to stop riding for a while and then start up again. I'm always sore for a while but eventually it's not an issue anymore. If you're wondering, I'm probably going to get a caad9 as I found a good price on one.
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Nice bike. Change the saddle asap. It's junk I had the same one on my bike.
Supposably this is a newer version than last years model, but I agree it probably is junk but will have to wait.

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Maybe he's a Liberace fan.

Good looking ride, trek21.

Greg LeMond said that bikes are somewhat adjustable and the human body is somewhat adaptable.

Did the bike store offer you a fitting to your bike?

It's usual to have some temporary adjustment pains when you first start riding. But a good fit can ease the transition.
Yes I got a bike fitting done and he told me to go back in a week or 2 if I have any pains or sorenesses still
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Originally Posted by LowCel
If his lower back and neck are hurting the last thing he should do is flip the stem. At this point he just needs to ride that shiny new bike as much as possible and keep a smile on his face.
If I flip the stem will I need a fit done again??
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Originally Posted by Caracalla.
nice bike..hmmm, the stem.
Congrats on the new bile, looks good. I like the colors.

Last year I flipped my stem as soon as I got my new bike and had tons of back trouble. I flipped it back after a while and the problems went away. I have it flipped again and all is fine. Honestly for casual riding I dont' see any reason to flip it anyway, except for looks :-)

Don't make any adjustments until you have miles under your belt and see what you need then, if after a while your buttom still hurts, you may need to check into a new saddle.

I like looking at my average mph too. People here go into fits when someone brings up average mph so don't mention it too often, but I still like looking at mine :-)

Miles, miles, miles....
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That saddle goes from the 1.1 to the 4.5 madone. It's just something to sit on, which I find kinda shady. How do they sell a $2100 bike with the same saddle as a $700 bike ???
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Originally Posted by trek21
If I flip the stem will I need a fit done again??
Did you have a professional fit or just a quick fit? A professional fit takes a couple of hours and costs anywhere between $100 - $400. A quick fit they just raised the saddle and told you to have a good day.
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Originally Posted by Adrianinkc
That saddle goes from the 1.1 to the 4.5 madone. It's just something to sit on, which I find kinda shady. How do they sell a $2100 bike with the same saddle as a $700 bike ???
Because it doesn't make sense to charge a whole lot of money for a saddle that a lot of people will just rip off and replace right away.
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Because it doesn't make sense to charge a whole lot of money for a saddle that a lot of people will just rip off and replace right away.
Yep, I would be just as happy if bikes didn't even come with a saddle. First thing I do is take them off and throw them somewhere in the bike room where they will remain the in the way for the next five years.
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Nice bike! I'm trying to save up now for that exact one. I take it that's a 2011 model? If so, which one did you get? They are available in H2 or H3.
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