#10028558, By pistol The cycling thread

pistol 5 Dec 2013 11:04:59 13,018 posts
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Benno wrote:
Thanks Pistol!

I bought my bike last week. I went for a Felt Z85 off Ebay. I am 6"6" so I got the highest frame they do (61cm), as that is touted for 6"3"-6"5".

I cost me about Ł600.

I've had a few cheeky 5 mile rides on it, and I love it!

I have just bought some proper road cycling shoes to go with the clipless pedals the bike came with. Its a bit nerveracking to be honest! I dont have a problem unclipping, its just clipping back in when setting off that I have a problem with. I feel a bit stupid setting off from a junction and spending 30 seconds fucking around trying to clip my foot in the peddle!

Theres obviously a knack to it, do you guys have any tips?

Bit late to the thread but nice bike. One of training partners is 6ft 8 and rides a Scott CR1 in the largest frame they have. I think it's a 61. Very strong rider and was in the top 150 of all riders doing this year's 130 mile Wales Dragon, on his first attempt. Also did under 8hrs in this year's Marmotte.