stucey wrote:
> Well, surprisingly the TCR went for $2,750.00, which is a good
> price......for the seller!
> So it is down to my LBS to get fitted and grab everything I need.
> OCR1 it is!
> This is roughly what I will get:
> Giant OCR1 Shimano R-097 shoes Shimano SPD-R cleats Cateye Mity 3 or 8
> computer Cateye LD 120 lights, front and back Blackburn Mountain air
> pump Decent helmet.
> Anything else? Perhaps a repair kit and a couple of spare tubes. Will
> eventually get a HRM when I get into it more
> Thanks for all the comments people, really enjoy this site. Full of good
> information and hints and stuff!
Firstly, congratulations on your move. I'm sure you are up for a goo
fun
A few things, though
I am not surprised at all that the TCR went for more than $2100. Th
bids usually heat up just at the last moments. It looked to be a goo
bike for that price. Who knows, maybe you increased your competition b
posting here!!! Incidentally, I got myself a TCR1 composite yesterda
from e-bay J/
You have started with clipless pedals straight away. While it's a grea
idea, just be very very careful at the beginning. Falling is almost a
inseparable part of the clipless pedal experience. You need to start i
a quiet area where you can get a lot of practice. A while ago, we had
post here from someone who started using them on the first day of ridin
right at the peak hour in Sydney. The result was, as he put it, bloody
Practice a lot till it goes into your active memory
If you look into a possibility for an MTB in the future, you may want t
consider Shimano SPD pedals and shoes instead. Just a thought
I am a fan of both computer and HRM. I started using HRM last year, an
I regret the years that I didn't use it. So if you can stretch a littl
bit and get something that would give you both, you won't regret it
Some bike computers have HRM features and there are some HRMs that offe
cycle computer functions. Have a look around
It's crucial that you carry at least a spare tube and tyre levers.
repair kit is also required sooner or later, especially if you don'
have kevlar tyres. A tool set (looks like Swiss army knife) wit
multiple hex and scewdriver heads can save you when occasion calls. Yo
will need a pump that goes high enough to pump to 110-140 psi (dependin
on your tyre). A floor pump is the way to go, unless you intend t
perform your upper body building exercises with your mini pump ;
As for the helmet, get one that has one-piece moulding contruc
(like MET)
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