New to cycling

[DJM83]

New whip day
2022 Giant Trance X Advanced E+1.


Pretty stoked to try something different although i would have got the current year model of my last bike if it were available.
Short run down
Full carbon frame
150mm Fox 36 forks with live valve
140mm Fox Float X rear shock
85nm motor by Yamaha (Giant partnership)

I need to get my head around the live valve and maybe fit a shorter travel dropper post. But its a stunning looking thing.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by DJM83

New whip day
2022 Giant Trance X Advanced E+1.

Nice ride.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

Nice ride.

Thanks mate. Hoping to get it out in the next cpl days.
Just needs some tyre inserts in it, its set up tubeless.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Thanks mate. Hoping to get it out in the next cpl days.
Just needs some tyre inserts in it, its set up tubeless.

Yeah, think I like good old tube tyres.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

Yeah, think I like good old tube tyres.

Before i had my bikes fitted with tyre inserts but set up tubeless. I always carried a spare tube.
With tyre inserts its pointless as its near on impossible to get a tyre off with a tyre insert whilst out on the trail, (bloody hard enough to do in the workshop at work ) And even if you can, you have to take the insert with you.
But on a bike that weighs 22kg they are handy!

[prydey]

Originally Posted by DJM83

New whip day
2022 Giant Trance X Advanced E+1.
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Pretty stoked to try something different although i would have got the current year model of my last bike if it were available.
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Nice one.

I have a new bike coming. Still supply issues with bikes. Mines still 6 weeks away. Can't wait to get back out there.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by DJM83

New whip day
2022 Giant Trance X Advanced E+1.
image

Pretty stoked to try something different although i would have got the current year model of my last bike if it were available.
Short run down
Full carbon frame
150mm Fox 36 forks with live valve
140mm Fox Float X rear shock
85nm motor by Yamaha (Giant partnership)

I need to get my head around the live valve and maybe fit a shorter travel dropper post. But its a stunning looking thing.

Well that was short lived, discovered a size L is a tad too big. So its back on the shop floor. Ive always been between M and L depending geometry. This one even with a shorter travel dropper was never going to be ideal. Ill be safe on a medium i hope.
One of these in transit.
This is a 2023 model, but one model down from the previous which is no problems for me, its still well decked out spec wise.


Hoping to get this old girl out tommorrow. Whilst ebikes are epic i dont think they make you fit

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Whilst ebikes are epic i dont think they make you fit

I don't believe young riders should be over relying on them, tbh.

Can understand them as an aid but it seems like everyone is riding gently sloped railtrails on them now.

[blueoval]

I recommend a professional bike fit also mate. It helps no end with comfort.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by blueoval

I recommend a professional bike fit also mate. It helps no end with comfort.

Probably a good idea but ive never looked at it though.

Originally Posted by roKWiz

I don't believe young riders should be over relying on them, tbh.

Can understand them as an aid but it seems like everyone is riding gently sloped railtrails on them now.

It may have ruined me a little i dunno, this time last year i was preparing not doing a lot to get ready for my first enduro stage race. This year id battler to complete it i think. That to me speaks volumes. I mean i wasnt super fit (had the wuhan virus a few weeks prior also) and yeah it was taxing but i got through.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by DJM83

It may have ruined me a little i dunno, this time last year i was preparing not doing a lot to get ready for my first enduro stage race.

In the last century, I would do all my commuting/training on road on the full suspension mtb dragging 2.3 Ritchey Z max tyres.

It served me 2 purposes, it was good strength building for work but it also gave me an advantage when it came time to do individual road time trials riding a lightweight.
Electric, I can see the advantages but its not for me.

[DJM83]

New bike arrived.
Built it up today.
Took the Shimano Shifter/Derailleur off it
Fitted Sram AXS.

[blueoval]

Any of you lads into watching the Giro d'Italia?

[roKWiz]

Been meaning to ! but keep forgetting it's on.

IMO The Giro is better that the Tour de France.

[blueoval]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

Been meaning to ! but keep forgetting it's on.

IMO The Giro is better that the Tour de France.

Aussie Michael Matthews won last nights stage! Was an uphill sprint finish.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by blueoval

Aussie Michael Matthews won last nights stage! Was an uphill sprint finish.

Watched the highlights last night, it was a pretty good stage by the looks.
He did great winning even when forced to lead them out.
Another Aussie third or fourth ??

[blueoval]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

Watched the highlights last night, it was a pretty good stage by the looks.
He did great winning even when forced to lead them out.
Another Aussie third or fourth ??

https://www.procyclingstats.com/race...a/2023/stage-4

Have a look at the placings on this site.

[DJM83]

Pic overload/New bike Report



Travelled about 120kms on it so far.
My old bike had a 630Wh battery for comparison.
This one has 800Wh battery, first charge i got close to 100kms, last bike would be around 40km or so. Theres some variables in it all but still, that extra capacity goes alright.
Sram AXS is a bloody good thing, shifts so crisp with no lag. I miss the multi shift though. AXS does have it but it tells me i can void warranty if i set it up via the app, so ive left it as single shift.
Sram and Shimano components can work in harmony.
I put it on the scales at work
24.5kg, its a bit of a heifer and i can feel it too. But that just adds to the grip level.
I miss the actual display my old bike had. This one got nothing, only the battery/power level on the top tube. The giant app isnt bad and is the only way to tell how many kms the bike has done

[FairmontGS]

Wrong thread

[DJM83]

So the last couple of years ive set myself a km target on Strava to work towards.
Last few years its been 2000kms.
Last year i never made it, ones before i did..
Seen as ive been on an ebike, i 'upped' it to 2500kms
So nearly halfway into the year im at 1344kms, and 152kms ahead of my plan.
My commute to work is a slight bit longer now but ive also been trying to get out before work and take the long way to work via the local trails.
So ytd
1344kms
19500 metres climbed.
3 bikes
This bike has clicked over 500 kms since i got it about 6 weeks ago.
Got around 400kms out of the first AXS charge (it wasnt completely flat, just a low battery warning on my Garmin)


Wouldnt mind having a crack with one of these next, bit pricey though.
Full fat ebike, kinda like mine thats had some good weight loss gains
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/au/tr...s-elite-1-2023

[prydey]

It's good to set goals. I find it useful to set short, medium and long term goals, just to keep the motivation higher.

My best is just over 11000km in a year. I did that by deciding to commute to work every day, rain, hail or shine. It required a massive commitment so it only lasted 1 year. The following year I became a much more fair weather commuter. 6-8000km/yr was much more manageable and kept the love of cycling alive. Cycling every day to work turned it in to a chore.

Currently I'm confined to the trainer as my new bike has been delayed yet again. Now mid July apparently.

Wet winter in Adelaide so at least I'm not really missing out at the moment.

[roKWiz]

Been a while since I regularly rode to and from work.

Commuting to work by train/bike was something I just enjoyed doing when we lived on the NSW Central Coast for a while.
A 2km climb out of Phegans Bay then a brisk ride down the super steep Bulls Hill and onto the rail station, boarding the train for Hornsby.

The train in itself was one of the most scenic rides in Oz, skirting the Hawkesbury then up the grade to the outer northern burbs.

Some of the weirdest people, funniest conversations and incidents happened on these trains. Including trying to evade the railway cops due to no bicycle ticket on peak train.

Alighting at Hornsby the ride took me down the back roads of the upper north shore and depending on which stone job I was working on governed which station I would board for the afternoon commute back to Berowra carrying a small backpack of handtools.
I would again leave the train here and ride home along the old Pacific Hwy back to home exactly 54km away on the best rolling route via Mt White which was the halfway point.
The most exiting part was re joining the traffic down fast moving Woy Woy rd from the Superslab all down hill to home.

Really felt like you did a days work. Still occasionally bike commute depending on location.

[prydey]

Stage 2 of the Tour de France last night was sabotaged by some moron throwing tacks on the road about 40km from the finish. I think there were up to 20 riders affected with many puncturing.

What a dog act. There was no sign of any protest so officials aren't sure if it's just an isolated incident. Hope so, for the safety of the riders.

Whoever did it obviously has no clue as to how much injury they could cause, or even death.

Absolute moron.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by prydey

Stage 2 of the Tour de France last night was sabotaged by some moron throwing tacks on the road about 40km from the finish. I think there were up to 20 riders affected with many puncturing.

What a dog act. There was no sign of any protest so officials aren't sure if it's just an isolated incident. Hope so, for the safety of the riders.

Whoever did it obviously has no clue as to how much injury they could cause, or even death.

Absolute moron.

Dumpa**es, I remember that happening to Cadel Evans on a last climb day several years back but this is typical Basque country stupidity.

[asagaai]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

Been a while since I regularly rode to and from work.

Commuting to work by train/bike was something I just enjoyed doing when we lived on the NSW Central Coast for a while.

Yes- riding to work is a great way to start the day.

I am now commuting from home to work, but on alternate days and when there is no rain.

For years I did not bother commute cycling as the traffic along Pacific Highway was too dangerous to ride from Eleebana Heads to Newcastle.

Then I discovered the Fernleigh track, and bingo- ride from Eleebana Heads to Belmont to start of Fernleigh track, ride that all the way to Adamstown, and then from Adamstown to Newcastle CBD. Bit of car traffic on that stretch and need your wits about you.

32 km 1 way, nice nature, clean air. Like cycling summer early in dark to avoid heat, and winter-well when it was 5 degrees in morning I like a later start when sun is up.

Biggest thing was sorting out clothing for hot weather and now cold days. Just got a cold weather cycle jacket and leggings, and boy, anything over 15 degrees and it feels like a hot steamer wetsuit with hills-constantly zipping up and down the front.

But it sorta feels like a free lunch exercise session, and is so much better than exercising in a room.

[blueoval]

West Australian Jai Hindley wins Stage 5 of the Tour De France and gains the yellow jersey.

https://www.letour.fr/en/news/2023/s...-again/1310765

[prydey]

Pog got his work cut out for him now. It's still early but you don't want to give too much time away to your direct rivals. Vingergaad put in a solid effort to keep the damage to a minimum. Had to pull about 4 other riders with him as they were all instructed by their teams not to pull a turn on the front. Super effort.

[blueoval]

its good there is this much excitement early in the tour. i think Jai will hold onto yellow for a few days before the alps. Having yellow this early is a blessing and a curse.

[prydey]

Yeah, normally most of the first week is for the sprinters. Good having some hills early.

[prydey]

New bike day finally arrived.













What a machine. I would have preferred a new cannondale supersix but the wait times on cannondale are similar to landcruiser. Insurance offered a choice of orbea, bmc or giant, all similar spec, so went with bmc because it's not a giant (no offence to those who own a giant, they're great bikes and popular for a reason) and I love the look of it.

Feels a bit twitchier than my old supersix. Could be slightly shorter wheelbase. Stem is about the same length although bars and stem all one piece on the bmc. Otherwise it was just great to be back out riding. 12 months since surgery last week but still feel like I'm not quite there yet. Fine in day to day stuff but still feel it when some effort is required.