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Obviously too soon :(
Started this discussion. Last reply by MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS) Feb 4. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I was house sitting in lower Mitcham so decided to ride my flat bar bike to work as it was only about 7km...Most of the ride in was great! I was cruising along nicely, the people in the cars were…Continue
Electric bike - any opinions??
Started this discussion. Last reply by Pip Jan 16. 16 Replies 0 Likes
I am selling my scooter and have been offered a swap, plus $200, for an electric bike. I'm curious if anyone has had any experience with electric bikes and what they think of them.I can't find a…Continue
I went for a ride again!! Woot!!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gus K Jan 13. 15 Replies 4 Likes
I rode my bike again for the first time since my accident in March! I am so excited. Not my beautiful road bike, unfortunately, since the physio said he wanted me in a more upright position, so I…Continue
Can you ride on a footpath if you have a baby in a carrier?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Fred Rochler Nov 19, 2012. 29 Replies 0 Likes
I'm trying to encourage my sister to start riding a bike around Mt Gambier as she is currently without a car and the public transport is rubbish (they have 3 buses)!She is very nervous about riding…Continue
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Pip replied to Peter Hill's discussion The trouble with roof mounted bicycle racks"I bought a bike rack that holds three bikes from roof rack city. It was only $90 and just straps onto the boot. I have a hatchback and it works really well. Works with other types of cars too, apparently, but not if you have a spoiler. Noticed after…"
MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS) replied to Pip's discussion Obviously too soon :("Small steps Pip I had surgery late last year and am still working my way back, so be patient!"
Clive Palfrey replied to Pip's discussion Obviously too soon :("Pip I rode today with a guy that has been off his bike for over a year, he had a bike accident and seriously injured his back (broken bones etc). He has been riding the past few days on the Stuart O'Grady bike path, a nice smooth flat path,…"
Pip replied to Pip's discussion Obviously too soon :("Thanks everyone. You guys are saying pretty much just what the physio said this morning. Stay off the roads and stick to leisurely rides on bike paths for now. Stop when it hurts etc. He does agree that the drop bar style is not likely to be…"
Steven Orr replied to Pip's discussion Obviously too soon :("Pip, as others have said, ease into the riding, it takes time and listen to your body! If it hurts then stop.
It's been 22months since I was hit, and I am now 95% pain free, it takes time."
rossmg replied to Pip's discussion Obviously too soon :("Ease in to it - have a cruise on the weekend, work commute after you have gotten back into cycling"
Christo B1 replied to Pip's discussion Obviously too soon :("Don't be disheartened Pip. Starting again from nothing will be a real shock to your body, and if 14km hurts, tone it down to a distance you can handle and build slowly. It's been a year and a half since my accident and I'm only just…"
Jilden replied to Pip's discussion Obviously too soon :("+1
An adjustable head stem, stem extension, and/or riser bars until you are better. I personally can't ride without raised handlebars or I get chronic neck pain."
David Southern replied to Pip's discussion Obviously too soon :(""Sit up and beg."
A more upright posture on a bike may help avoid neck pain.
Higher handlebars closer to the body = more upright and less neck flexing. A mirror may help avoid some of the twisting to see what's coming to…"
Pip posted a discussionObviously too soon :(
I was house sitting in lower Mitcham so decided to ride my flat bar bike to work as it was only about 7km...Most of the ride in was great! I was cruising along nicely, the people in the cars were super polite and it was a beautiful day.About 3/4 the way in my neck started to hurt a lot. I made it into work ok and was super happy and excited about my ride to work. I had to take painkillers almost immediately but figured that was a small price to pay and was happy all day.The ride home was agony…See More
Pip replied to Tim B (the running man)'s discussion Cyclist safety on Channel Ten news"yeah, i have an air zound. its so loud! sounds like a truck and people pay attention if i sound it. not often needed, though, thankfully but nice to have and only around $20"
Pip replied to Brett's discussion Lance has admitted to performance drugs"i agree, Tim. think its pretty rich for the gov to ask for money back considering how much they made out of it. if they go down that road, where to stop? would i get $10 back coz i was in town for the race and bought a sandwich? no, because thats…"
Pip replied to Pip's discussion Electric bike - any opinions??"Thanks for all the replies! i said no to the trade - figured it was just one more toy i dont need!
from the general consensus, seems i can do better if i want one in future
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- Alamode FBR 1.0
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- Weekends, Commute
- ..perhaps some more information about yourself for your profile page
- I am a brand newbie. :-) Just bought a flat bar road bike with the intention to ride it to work - approx 23km.
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 22:56 on August 5, 2011,
Gus K said… Hi Pip. I hope you are getting some answers without confusing yourself too much. I do recommend you try and see Noel at The Bike Station on Brighton Rd. He is very good. Make sure you mention Adelaide Cyclists sent you. Or Claude at Mega Bike.
All the best.
Angus
PS .. your choices are fine, you'll love anything you get!
- At 9:52 on January 15, 2011,
Jon H said… Hi Pip,
welcome aboard, this is a great online community and will be a great source of answers to many questions for you. happy cycling
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