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Doesn't seem to be a tight spot. I've looked at the handlebars/wheel/forks closely, they're all fitted as they should be and move freely.eileithyia wrote: ↑11 Sep 2023, 2:37pm Just a thought occured to me the other day.... do you have a tight spot on the head set, ie does it move freely or does it have a natural tendency to stick in position where the bars / wheel are pointing straight ahead..... ie is it a steering issue with the bike?
I thought initially and still do, that you need to get that wrist checked out,CyclingBlob wrote: ↑11 Sep 2023, 2:47pmDoesn't seem to be a tight spot. I've looked at the handlebars/wheel/forks closely, they're all fitted as they should be and move freely.eileithyia wrote: ↑11 Sep 2023, 2:37pm Just a thought occured to me the other day.... do you have a tight spot on the head set, ie does it move freely or does it have a natural tendency to stick in position where the bars / wheel are pointing straight ahead..... ie is it a steering issue with the bike?
I honestly do feel it's with me, not the bike. I went out this morning for the first time in a week and it didn't go well. I felt very off-balance and unsafe. Also my injured wrist and ribs hurt a lot very soon into the ride, so I barely got anywhere before coming home.
I'm a big guy and just not used to this, so I'm holding on very tightly, plus am uncomfortable due to the narrow saddle. It all works against me and I think is making me not relax, so not do what should come instinctively.
I did try lean-turning today but I really couldn't try much because of the pain. I'll give it another few days then try again.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Yea I know I should have done already. It is definitely improving, which is why I thought I'd be ok riding today. After another few days I shall get it looked at if there isn't a bigger improvement. At least there's no swelling or redness.eileithyia wrote: ↑11 Sep 2023, 2:52pm
I thought initially and still do, that you need to get that wrist checked out,
I am realising how right you are, it's far too easy to come off! On my short ride today I felt extremely venerable and rode slowly. Part of me is questioning why I started this, but I am still determined to continue.Cowsham wrote: ↑11 Sep 2023, 2:57pm It's very easy to come off a bike especially with the poor road conditions we have but human error is always just a fart away. I'd consider myself a very experienced cyclist but still managed to hit a wall this summer and spanner myself again. Not anywhere near as bad as last time but entirely my own fault. Recovered well and enjoyed the rest of the summer but we do put ourselves at risk just getting on a bike, part of the price we pay for the privilege.
It's fun gets me places for free ( well maybe not completely free these days ) and keeps me fit to enjoy life.CyclingBlob wrote: ↑11 Sep 2023, 3:01pm. Part of me is questioning why I started this, but I am still determined to continue.Cowsham wrote: ↑11 Sep 2023, 2:57pm It's very easy to come off a bike especially with the poor road conditions we have but human error is always just a fart away. I'd consider myself a very experienced cyclist but still managed to hit a wall this summer and spanner myself again. Not anywhere near as bad as last time but entirely my own fault. Recovered well and enjoyed the rest of the summer but we do put ourselves at risk just getting on a bike, part of the price we pay for the privilege.
One of the reasons I wanted a bike was so I could get to places I wasn't able to get to otherwise, and at different times. I usually have to put up with buses, but they don't go to many places I want to get to so I would usually walk from bus stops. That's very limiting of course. Although I'm in a town, it isn't too far to reach lovely countryside, and likely some nice bike trails too. I haven't looked too much into what's around for bicycles yet as I'm not at the point of going beyond a few miles away from home, but it's something I'm aiming for.Cowsham wrote: ↑11 Sep 2023, 3:48pm
It's fun gets me places for free ( well maybe not completely free these days ) and keeps me fit to enjoy life.
One big thing it does for me but probably only me on here is that it's a way I can get to the Isle of Man TT because it's almost impossible to get there by car now and once there it takes me places a car or even motorbike couldn't ( unless a trials bike -- I've seen some overtake me over the rough stone tracks on the mountains ) The access all areas ability of a mountain bike is a great freedom on the island.
The only place your not allowed on during race fortnight is the TT course itself but you wouldn't want to be on it -- apart from the obvious danger -- when there's so many very beautiful trails provided to link the towns up.
When I'm on a motorbike now on the island ( which is not often these days ) I find myself in envy of the guys on bicycles and thinking I'd rather be on that than this.
I'm still having that motorbike period, ride most days even if it's just for a few bits of shopping, and know that it's there for longer trips when needed. It's a reliable old tractor rather than a lightweight or sports bike, nothing glamorous, but it does the job for me. It's just nice to get on and ride.Nearholmer wrote: ↑11 Sep 2023, 3:56pm I had a motorbike period, and although I enjoyed the tinkering a lot, and it gave me affordable transport when I needed to get to fairly distant work locations at awkward hours, I never actually much enjoyed the sensation of motorcycling, so gave it up very easily, whereas pushbikes always drew me back. Despite all the justifiable complaints on here about how tough utility cycling in most British urban areas can be, riding a bike is a pleasure.
That's the same dream I have when I retire I plan to do a lot more of that so want to stay fit to be able for it then.CyclingBlob wrote: ↑11 Sep 2023, 3:59pm
I'd love to maybe cycle to a train station then catch a train to some hills and cycle all around, with my camera and drone. For now it's a distant dream but I hope to manage it before too long.