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Posted: 11:58 - 29 Apr 2019 Post subject: |
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I have a small tip, having thunk about it
If you're not already, look down the road, not at the road in front of your bike. To start with, it feels a bit scarey, but in no time at all you'll feel a lot more confident.
This is a mistake I've made on several post-lay-up first few rides. I kept looking for a pothole, or loose gravel or mud in the road (tons of all 3 round these parts), but once I stop doing that and look as far as I can down the road, everything comes together - and slides that happen when I hit said crap in road are easily brought under control.
Just comes from not riding enough, like peeps have said a few times above. ____________________ Fazer Thou Gen 1 |
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Ok, so I hope you're listening OP.
The conclusion is, you need to ride more, yes?
You mention finding nice quiet roads around the Peak District soon. Make it VERY soon. Tonight. Or tomorrow. But stop putting it off. Stop making excuses. ACF it, and then let it get dirty for a while. Pay attention to proper and regular chain maintenance.
Meanwhile, get out on it every chance you get. Need to pick up a pint of milk from the shops? Take the bike. If the shop is on your doorstep, go to one further away. Commute to work on it. Visit your mates and relatives on it. Attend that Dr's appt. on it. Do everything on it. Use it as transport, not just for fun. Negotiate the traffic snarl-ups, as well as enjoying a country lane.
I hope the reason you haven't posted anything here yet today is because you are out on it. ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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AshWebster wrote: | a 600RR would be better than a blade for you i think.
I'm relatively new to riding but the bike gave (and still gives) me ounces of confidence.
super light, super nimble, easy handling, fast, beautiful... |
I think it's too early for the OP to be considering such things, whether they be easy to ride or not. Until I hear he is managing the bike he has without giving it a second thought (and I don't mean knee-down, peg-scraping, lap record-destroying antics ), I wouldn't want to hear him giving other bikes a second thought right now. I refuse to believe now that the MT07 has any awkward handling traits. Miles, you hear me?! MILES! ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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Exactly. I don't think the OP could find a more user-friendly bike that still has some smiles to offer without scaring him to death. ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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AshWebster wrote: | true, i am biased but he was saying a blade! |
BCF innit. Eventually, he'll fit right in ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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leolion wrote: | im off on wednesday so ill pop out somewhere on it, Cant really commute on it i work 1/2 a mile away and its not worth getting it out the garage for that! |
Sounds like another excuse to me
"It's only half a mile to work, so I'll go on the bike and go for a ride after. Or I'll go the long way around." ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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So take the scenic route to work!
***oops! Ninja'd ____________________ Fazer Thou Gen 1 |
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leolion wrote: |
honestly it would take me longer to get all my security off it than get to work (yes i worry about it being nicked as well) |
The short time it takes you to get to work means you have time to get the security off and go the long way to work
Just one more feckin excuse from you, and I'll...! ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 4 years, 353 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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