Road bike 101

[patti]

This is Nick replying from Patti's account I find that if you just don't use your bike it will not wear out on you, and that if you put a doilie on the seat while its sitting in your trainer you can serve chip and dip off the seat and a can of coke will sit in the water bottle holder.


Nick

[The Moose1]

Denis, I'm very happy that you have idiot proof hubs...

[tire guy]

Mic
I like to think of it as common sense,but if idiot proof works for you I'm cool with that.
Dennnnnnnis

[Newt]

I agree Nick,

Though if you don't get the positioning and fit just right the big screen gets blocked or even worse you spill chips and dip on the carpet which makes it really hard to eat and I hate those carpet fluffs/strands clinging to my food. (lot's of fibre but very little nutritional value)

Peace
Peter

[Janet]

Wow,
  What a lot of info for me to try and remember, cadence, rpm's, putting chains on without touching them (really have to learn that trick), turning my bike upside down to put the tire on (I have enough problems just remembering my tire  ),  didn't realize there was so much for me to learn. 
  My own personal rule, never coast when racing , as for my cadence, have no idea unless I remember to hook it up when on the trainer, and I always pump my tires before every ride, the thumb test just isn't enough.  Oh yeah, most important, wear your helmet ( I know this should be a given but.......) Ride hard, have fun

[Jane]

How come nobody's mentioned gummy bear breaks every five kms??    

[Kate]

Gummi bear breaks every 5K?  Now THERE's a reason to ride!!
 

[QATS3]

Janet,
You forgot a very important rule, be careful when going back to pick up a dropped water bottle!!!
Cheers,
Bryan

[Janet]

Yep, I did forget that rule, still have a bit of rainbow colour going on to remind me of it too