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nasher 1982

I bought myself and my son a bike early summer. His is slightly bigger. But the same bike make. I could cycle his bike for hours. But mine 1/2 hr n I'm wrecked. It's been back to the shop 3 times.its still harder to cycle compared to my son's bike. Any advice? Am I being stupid thinking they both should ride the same. ?

GasBrakeHonk

nasher 1982 wrote: »

I bought myself and my son a bike early summer. His is slightly bigger. But the same bike make. I could cycle his bike for hours. But mine 1/2 hr n I'm wrecked. It's been back to the shop 3 times.its still harder to cycle compared to my son's bike. Any advice? Am I being stupid thinking they both should ride the same. ?

the larger bike MAY, subject to model, have a longer wheelbase which tends to give a better ride. It's probably more likely that it's your position on the bike that's at issue ie saddle height & handlebar height.

Check your tyre sizes & pressures as well. On most bikes it's the only suspension you have.

nasher 1982

GasBrakeHonk wrote: »

the larger bike MAY, subject to model, have a longer wheelbase which tends to give a better ride. It's probably more likely that it's your position on the bike that's at issue ie saddle height & handlebar height.

Check your tyre sizes & pressures as well. On most bikes it's the only suspension you have.

Thanks for the quick reply. Il have to invest in pump with pressure gauge.halfords positioned the seat 4 me. So think that's ok. But Il search youtube n find out more.his wheels r slightly larger I think. If that's the difference it's crazy! Il have to get a loan of his bike for longer cycles. N keep my own for good workout. Have sciatica n si problem so it's annoying I can't cycle for long on my bike but I can on his. Cheers for the advice. I'm new to all this

jon1981

nasher 1982 wrote: »

Thanks for the quick reply. Il have to invest in pump with pressure gauge.halfords positioned the seat 4 me. So think that's ok. But Il search youtube n find out more.his wheels r slightly larger I think. If that's the difference it's crazy! Il have to get a loan of his bike for longer cycles. N keep my own for good workout. Have sciatica n si problem so it's annoying I can't cycle for long on my bike but I can on his. Cheers for the advice. I'm new to all this

The wheels won't be any different. They are a fixed dimension, only the frame changes.

ted1

Are you brake pads rubbing if the wheel and adding resistance ?

jon1981

When you say harder to cycle. Are you getting sore? Tired quicker? Can you describe how it's a harder cycle?

Are the wheels rolling ok? You could lift up the back of both bikes and spin the wheels, they should roll to a stop in the same time. As the previous poster said check there is no wheel rim rub from the brakes.

In terms of sizing, when the pedal is at the 6 oclock position the heel of your foot should rest on the pedal with your leg fully extended. With the pedals at 6 and 9 o'clock your knee should be perpendicular to the pedal axel , you can check YouTube for examples of this. If the fit is not right it could be a very inefficient cycle.

nasher 1982

Yes the wheel rubs the brake. If I push the break light with my finger the break pads st the wheel move n I can position it so the wheel turns smoothly. Should they be so loose. If I can move them with a slight touch. I'm sure while cycling they are all over the place. I hope this makes sense. I'm unsure because I've had it looked at 3 times already..I might bring it to another shop. I find It harder to move the pedals. They need more of a push than my son's bike.

jon1981

nasher 1982 wrote: »

Yes the wheel rubs the brake. If I push the break light with my finger the break pads st the wheel move n I can position it so the wheel turns smoothly. Should they be so loose. If I can move them with a slight touch. I'm sure while cycling they are all over the place. I hope this makes sense. I'm unsure because I've had it looked at 3 times already..I might bring it to another shop. I find It harder to move the pedals. They need more of a push than my son's bike.

No they certainly should not be so loose they a finger push can move the caliper. I suggest you find a new bike store. This should not have been over looked.

nasher 1982

jon1981 wrote: »

No they certainly should not be so loose they a finger push can move the caliper. I suggest you find a new bike store. This should not have been over looked.

Thanks for the advice. I'm going to bring it somewhere else. It's taking the joy outta cycling. Hopefully can get it sorted

ted1

Where are you based? I'm sure some one knows a good place near you

Cee-Jay-Cee

nasher 1982 wrote: »

Thanks for the advice. I'm going to bring it somewhere else. It's taking the joy outta cycling. Hopefully can get it sorted

Don't bring it somewhere else, bring it back to the idiots in the shop you bought it from and point out how they amazingly missed such a simple thing three times and then demand they fix it properly for free and throw in a good-will voucher or something worthwhile to make up for their complete lack of knowledge on something they should be well versed in. If they don't agree email Halfords HQ and advise them accordingly.

nasher 1982

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

Don't bring it somewhere else, bring it back to the idiots in the shop you bought it from and point out how they amazingly missed such a simple thing three times and then demand they fix it properly for free and throw in a good-will voucher or something worthwhile to make up for their complete lack of knowledge on something they should be well versed in. If they don't agree email Halfords HQ and advise them accordingly.

I would be but I got pissed off when I noticed this. N tried to sort it myself. I know bad move ha

nasher 1982

ted1 wrote: »

Where are you based? I'm sure some one knows a good place near you

I'm near liffeyvalley shopping centre dublin. I know a shop in palmerstown that fixes car parts and sells on bikes. He's at it years.will show him.