Why am I so slow?

Quoted post said:

Originally Posted by gary-trek

I lean my bike on the wall

I find it hard to make adjustment to the bike with it parked against the wall.

I'm not happy with my first bike purchase. It can't keep up with me.....

I don't make any adjustments idk how

I need a super aero bike and cut wind

Looking more like T-R-O-double hockeysticks.

Actually this 100% legitimate, I don't know what I'm doing so I ask questions. road cycling is my favorite hobby

gary-trek said:

I'm not happy with my first bike purchase. It can't keep up with me.....

Press on the pedals harder. Look at the bikes the pros used in the 60s and 70s and how good yours probably looks in comparison. They had no problem going at a damned good pace on their 24lb bikes. My first racing bike was 23.5 lbs, had six sprockets in the back and wasn't blessed with great wheels but it still got me under the hour for a 25 mile TT. Ride more, post less. 😉

gary-trek said:

Actually this 100% legitimate, I don't know what I'm doing so I ask questions. road cycling is my favorite hobby

For the first year I'd just go out and ride hard on routes you find interesting. Go hard enough to where you can go for about 90 minutes and just make it to the end. On at least one day a week go a bit easier and go for maybe 2 or 2.5 hours. Have fun and don't get caught up in lots of tiny details. Think big picture. You need to get some good miles in your legs with some fairly hard riding and have some fun in the process. Check out some local bike clubs. Some cater more to racing, some more to general riding and the social side of things.

Quoted post said:

Originally Posted by oldbobcat
Looking more like T-R-O-double hockeysticks.

+1

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Quoted post said:

Originally Posted by gary-trek

I don't make any adjustments idk how

If you haven't already, I suggest you get some chain lube (no chain degreaser, soapy water is fine), waterproof anti-corrosion grease, assembly lube, back-up brake and shifter cables, and some way to crimp or superglue the cable-ends. And have a rain cover if your bicycle is ever locked up outside for hours at a time.

And a chain tool! I've never needed my chain tool for a quick repair, but it is advised that cyclists on long trips carry a chain tool, metric allen wrenches, and spare tubes + a small pump + tire levers (or KoolStop tire jacks).

A patch kit (get some good patch glue) is optional. It will save money.

My bike just got soaked for the first time is that fine it was left out for atleast 2 hours?

It will no doubt shrink 3 sizes before tomorrow.

Quoted post said:

Originally Posted by gary-trek

My bike just got soaked for the first time is that fine it was left out for atleast 2 hours?

If it happens frequently and you fail to keep the drivetrain lubricated, the drivetrain will become rusty.

You know where to find the tools he used in this video? http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf80DnCgHRQ

Quoted post said:

Originally Posted by oldbobcat
Looking more like T-R-O-double hockeysticks.

I think you and Volny may be onto something. It's unfortunate when folks who genuinely want to share are taken for a ride.

And OP, the reason you are so [censored] slow is you only ride 5 miles a day.

Quoted post said:

Originally Posted by gary-trek

Should I make another topic you are getting out of subject, I'm not a troll. Truly 100% genuine I'm not BSing you guyes. I'm cocky

Make as many topics as you want. I originally thought you may have been a troll but gave you the benefit of the doubt and chalked it up to you being mentally challenged as your questioning followed along the same lines as my friend's 4 year old daughter. Make no mistake about about it, your cup runneth over with [censored].

Quoted post said:

Originally Posted by gary-trek

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf80DnCgHRQ

wah?

"Special brush" for cassette is also "special brush" for handlebar.

The most clean you need is the drivetrain. If more the bike is expensive, then more the cleaning you may want to do. $300 is only my bike.

Quoted post said:

Originally Posted by gary-trek

I need a super aero bike and cut wind

Eat more beans and broccoli. You'll cut wind just fine then.

Quoted post said:

Originally Posted by danfoz

I think you and Volny may be onto something. It's unfortunate when folks who genuinely want to share are taken for a ride.

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Why does my front wheel lean towards my right brake?