Inaugural ride of 7 miles. I thought cause of all my running, it might be easier from the start. Oh hell no! Thighs are burning a bit. Love it though, zipping along at a good clip. Now to hook up the Cateye 7.
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My bad, it's a Spec Secteur Compact, not the triple. I looked at quite a few models and test road a few. I really like this one the most and it fit my budget.
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Man, I guess I can't see the pics on my computer because I KNOW you would not talk about a new bike purchase without pics. Nah...that couldn't happen.
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Lol! Here ya go.
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Enjoy it. Looks like you'll be able to adapt the bike as you gain fitness.
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Sweet Ride!
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Thanks guys. Just got back from an 11 mile ride. Did a slight adjustment to the seat height and set it back further a bit. Big difference in comfort. Didn't bother with the cycling shorts, and my bum feels ok (right now).
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I'd never ride it without the full kit on; anything less is simply commuting.
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Bob- Did the bike dealer do a fitting for you?
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Not as much as i expected. It was more just an eyeball of the seat height and call it good.
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Generally, that should be enough to get you going (along with the correct stem and handlebar sizes). You need to build a general level of fitness and core strength. Pay a bunch of money to say you stem needs to be here, and soon after you have more core strength and now the stem can be lower, etc...

Key right now is just get out riding, build some riding skill, try not to crash, and start adding the miles. Make sure to spend at least 10 minutes stretching after your rides. Leg muscles can tighten quick and lead to back problems...
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That was the plan. Right now the rising is to supplement some of my running and just keep my current fitness level where it's at. I'm sure eventually I'll look at some competitive races and such.
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If you can start doing some Pilates, Yoga or abs work, you'll have that stem down in no time and your speed will increase with a more aero position.

I've been riding at 6:00 AM while the air is nice and sun is not so powerful. Get it out of the way so I can smoke cigars and drink wine when I get home from work!
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Just did a 17 mile ride. Legs are jelly. Couple more rides like that and it's back to the shop for a tuneup. They told me to bring it back in between 50-100 miles, once everything had a chance to break in.
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Yea I get my rides in early in the morning...before its over 100 lol.
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I can't just get up that early, otherwise I would. Maybe Saturday.
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Same here; before work. Only problem is I don't stop sweating for an hour after my shower. Get out of the car like there was no AC. Tomorrow I will work from home, so no big deal if I don't cool down in time.
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I did my 36 miles today, got a bad vibration in the front end. Gonna take it to the shop for a tune up. I think something in the stem/bars is loose or broken. :-)
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There's not many places for failure or to check. Have you tried a different wheel?
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There was some play in the stem, and the stem cap was loose. I was due for a tune up anyways. Ill get it back tomorrow.
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