I bought my first road bike about two weeks ago; a Cannondale Synapse 6 105. So far I have put 127 miles on it and I am enjoying riding it more each time. My longest ride has been 43 miles. At 53 years old I am really enjoying this new adventure. Nothing like getting out and riding!
I was a little disappointed with my LBS as the fitting process was to adjust the seat and send me out the door. I plan to call them to ask for a fitting and to address a couple of concerns. The rear gears to not seem to be shifting a smoothly as they should and I notice a creaking sound coming from the front where the forks meet the head tube. This sound only occurs on rough areas of the road where it seem to put more stress on that area of the bike. Is this normal or should I be concerned?
Yesterday was my birthday so my present to myself was clipless pedals. I put them on went for a short ride in the neighborhood clipping and unclipping, starting and stopping and then headed out for a 16 mile ride. I was cautions keeping my mind on the need to clip out as a came to a stop. I was really concerned about falling but the ride went without a problem however there were no emergency stops either. I really enjoyed the pedals especially when climbing; that is when I noticed the greatest benefit.
Looking forward to many more miles on this bike. Already looking forward to my first century.
I was a little disappointed with my LBS as the fitting process was to adjust the seat and send me out the door. I plan to call them to ask for a fitting and to address a couple of concerns. The rear gears to not seem to be shifting a smoothly as they should and I notice a creaking sound coming from the front where the forks meet the head tube. This sound only occurs on rough areas of the road where it seem to put more stress on that area of the bike. Is this normal or should I be concerned?
Yesterday was my birthday so my present to myself was clipless pedals. I put them on went for a short ride in the neighborhood clipping and unclipping, starting and stopping and then headed out for a 16 mile ride. I was cautions keeping my mind on the need to clip out as a came to a stop. I was really concerned about falling but the ride went without a problem however there were no emergency stops either. I really enjoyed the pedals especially when climbing; that is when I noticed the greatest benefit.
Looking forward to many more miles on this bike. Already looking forward to my first century.