With a free afternoon I headed out to some local hills, to see how the Giant gearing coped with them. Unfortunately the rain made an appearance and made it rather moist out there.
Still it was a good leg stretcher and good to do so more niggle testing on the new bike.
And apologies as I seemed to waffle on a bit on this video.
Link to the ride – https://www.strava.com/activities/13343753444
32.1 miles Time – 2h 39m 55s | Elevation 1,463 ft
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11 Comments
that handle bar set up looks good, i remember that pair of fancy galoshers, peace pall
aye I'm alreet dave lad 😊 its all about finding the sweet spot on the gearing .when was this as its been lovely over here ☀️
I love the technical term Dave' Shit Up Mud', but it sums up winter riding sometimes. The new bike is going to be a good work horse for sure, I hope you get many cycle/ camping trips on it in the coming year. ATB Big Dave Scotland
Nice ride out Dave but the roads are awful and filthy at the moment. I've been riding my trike a bit more because better traction on slippery surfaces.
On another note have you ever been waved at by Francis Bourgeois I wonder 🙂 ?
Good to see my local roads. Down at Solmain Bottom at 8:40 is a cottage my 3xgreat-grandmother lived in!
The North West likes a bit of rain! Ffs, does it ever stop?!
brave man going out that day but as you said miles in the legs.btw full mudguards are the way to go could never see the benifit of half mudguards. great looking bike well done.
Nice bike, nice ride Dave. What jacket is that you are wearing please ?
Great video Dave but do feel for you in those conditions. I do like your new bike set up. Saturday arvo here in New Zealand, 24 degrees, watching your video with a couple of beers. Cheers.
Good one Dave shame about the weather but it is what it is. New bike seems to be OK. Anyhow stay safe. Cheers. B. K.
What over shoes are those Dave? I need a pair too 👍 good video 👍