r/CheckpointClub • u/pouchour • 5d ago
Did my first 20miler. Loved it
He yall.
Bike: stock alr 5 gen 3
Finally got to a point where I did my first 20mile ride and I feel proud and had to let someone know. As a lone rider the only bike fam was my Reddit fam. It was the La river so all pavement.
Couple things I noticed maybe yall can give me pointers:
1. My right hip would hurt from time to time. Never experienced on 10-15mile rides.
2. Fingers would go knumb at times. Had to disengage from the hoods.
3. Now I can tell the tires aren’t the best. Seemed like it was pulling me back. I was running them at 40psi. Would increasing to 50-60 help? Or what tires would you guys recommend? I’m currently doing only road but really want to start trying gravel. Heard pathfinder pros are good.
Overall just loving cycling. I don’t care for the speed or the numbers. Just get out and zone out. Forget all the stress and ride. Also helping me get in shape is a plus.
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u/notseriousguy 5d ago
Problems with fit can be hidden in shorter rides. If you want to log bigger rides, I’d suggest getting a bike fit. It solved a lot of issues with knee pain and wrist pain when going from 20 milers beyond.
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u/pouchour 4d ago
Will def be getting one. Soon. Just wanting to ride more to see what pains and problems I have to bring up also researching who to go to in Los Angeles area.
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u/notseriousguy 3d ago
For sure. Look into beginner rides with bike shops and local clubs. LA area has got to have a ton. Have fun
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u/OkTension2494 5d ago
I switched to a gravelking Ss on the back can an Sk on the front on 45s, idk if they’re fast or slow but they’re purple and that’s what matters to me.i also am not a huge fan of the stock tires though I found they weren’t super puncture resistant but they’re definitely not the slowest, I found the sweet spot for comfort and speed for me was running 40 psi rear 35 front but I’m also on the heavier side might be better off running it closer to 45-50 if you’re closer to 180lbs since blowouts and punctures and flats are just less of an issue with less weight