Cycling for Noobs

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halfpint Sep 2020 4:42pm, 11 Sep 2020 32,371 posts	halfpint Maz do you fancy popping up here? I need to swap some tyres over. Well actually I need to work out whether I can just swap the wheels over. QP seemed to think I couldn't but both bikes are 26" (yes old school) and I think same number of gears so I will check before I start faffing with tyres.
MazH Sep 2020 2:30pm, 14 Sep 2020 10,965 posts	MazH Pahaha! you are way more bike minded than i will ever be lady..... !! Even the paragraph you've just written demonstrates that!
halfpint Sep 2020 10:27am, 20 Sep 2020 32,462 posts	halfpint I've just ordered a new bike: tredz.co.uk I currently have an ancient specialized hardtail (entry level) with dodgy suspension and a second hand cube hardtail with a dodgy bottom bracket. I've not been enjoying my rides as much as I could and had decided a couple of months ago I needed a new bike. Riding with a new friend yesterday who is really experienced and gets discount from tredz. I've got a really good deal on it and it will be despatched on 29th. It has to be delivered to her but I'll go over so she can help me with set up. Excited!!
LazyDaisy Sep 2020 10:31am, 20 Sep 2020 31,134 posts	LazyDaisy Very nice indeed, hp!
GimmeMedals Sep 2020 10:40am, 20 Sep 2020 18,004 posts	GimmeMedals That's worth getting excited about, hp!
LindsD Sep 2020 11:13am, 20 Sep 2020 40,820 posts	LindsD HP
Dvorak Sep 2020 11:30am, 20 Sep 2020 20,764 posts	Dvorak Very nice - and you got a teeny-tiny size Dropper post and 1x11. 2.8" tyres! Or maybe that's normal now, i still think mtbs roll on 1.95"
halfpint Sep 2020 11:40am, 20 Sep 2020 32,464 posts	halfpint Tres excited about the dropper post. I think the trend is towards fatter tyres and the single ring at front. It’ll be an adjustment.
MazH Sep 2020 12:00pm, 20 Sep 2020 10,987 posts	MazH There are so many bits about that I don’t understand But dammit she looks lovely!!!
halfpint Sep 2020 2:18pm, 20 Sep 2020 32,465 posts	halfpint TBH Maz the colour was a key selling point