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Old 11 Aug 2020, 07:01 (Ref:3994671)   #23
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andy97 should be qualifying in the top 10 on the gridandy97 should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett View Post
So, new shoes, pedals and cleats ordered. First run this morning and even though I stopped whilst trying to get used to the gear operation still averaged 2km/h faster than on the MTB. Got to also get used to holding my head up because the lay down position is different to the MTB. Steering is a bit different too, currently taking wider turns than previous.
The Boardman, and I guess all “road/race bikes” looks massively painful for those of us with lower back problems. I understand the aero benefit but I just couldn’t contemplate riding it; something that does put me off, along with traffic.
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