Training Log Archive: FE

Walked an easy 2 miles, pleasant but about as much as calf could take - disappointing. Reassessing plans, not that I had any firmed up in any case. Think the way to go is a couple of medium rides a week, instead of longer w/e rides.

Turbo: Final part of getting bike fit sorted out. Gears worked just right first time. Final position, has reach around 5 mm less than Defy, and staying with 90 mm for the time being. Turns out BB is 5 mm closer to ground.

Did 2 mins near average pace. Enough feedback to suggest caution.

Massage daily the last few days getting at scar tissue. Feeling better for it, but it's difficult to judge what is the right amount and how often. Probably done quite enough already.

Gentle off a step.

Bike reconfigured last night. 52/36 (170) crankset changed for 50/34 (175), single side SPD pedals added, straight 11 to17-19-22-25-28 cassette added rather than more standard 11-28. Final weight with pedals 8.0kg, add in a drop in weight in the last fortnight of 1.2kg, Old bike is 9.1kg with pedals.

Handlebars are smaller all-round, 20mm narrower, with a 10mm shorter reach. Otherwise the reach of the medium Defy and small Propel are identical, both per the bike specs and thankfully in practice.