New Bike Day- Is this the best bike shop in Scotland?

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  • @tefer1982
    @tefer1982 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Can't beat new bike day. Glad you enjoyed the experience at Pedal Power, enjoy the miles.

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It’s really was an incredible experience. Suck lovely staff and some of the bikes were 🤩

  • @AlanCallow
    @AlanCallow 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Chapeau - Looking forward to seeing that out on the road Elaine

  • @Dov-ux8gk
    @Dov-ux8gk 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Good luck to you. The joy you have is obvious. Getting a shop you can build a relationship with is such a core part of cycling. I've used the same shop here in Fife (Leslie) for 25 years and have always been treated as a friend as well as a customer.

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It is great you have a good shop so local to you. That’s a real boost. Many bike shops in Aberdeen have closed since price hikes. It is sad really.

  • @yakoridesagain
    @yakoridesagain 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Enjoyed that! Really looking forward to seeing your journey on that gorgeous bike.

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much. I am glad you enjoyed that and thanks for taking the time to comment. It really does spur me on when I see comments like that.

  • @jackmccartney4513
    @jackmccartney4513 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Got my first road bike last month, had a look for fitters in Edinburgh but now going to go to those guys for it, looks a great shop!

  • @roberthughes8428
    @roberthughes8428 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great vlog,great scenery, and a nice new bike. You have to treat yourself in life, go and enjoy spinning your legs and using your electric gears !!. Ride safely

  • @donnakennedy2379
    @donnakennedy2379 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great shop and staff - I got my bike here too! 😊

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They really are incredible. I just wish I had known about them sooner.

  • @echocornet
    @echocornet หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The best bike shop in Scotland is Richard’s Cycles in Perth (IMO). Two of their employees are trained engineers and they have machine tools on the premises. They can design, make fix and fix anything when it comes to bikes!
    They have lathes, handmade, custom tools to do things properly; like removing stuck seatposts, a jig to properly measure spoke length etc.
    Not only that, their customer service is beyond compare.
    I have used lots of bike shops in all parts of the UK both for buying and repairs but Richard’s are the best.
    As Guy Martin would say: Proper!

  • @bobwilkie5721
    @bobwilkie5721 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Waiting to hear what your bike fit guy recommended; great advice, bike fit first. Keep up the good works.

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@bobwilkie5721 there is no other way to buy a bike now. If you are going to spend thousands you need to make sure it is the perfect fit. More bike shops need to provide this. This weeks video is will speak about it. An absolute game changer. I appreciate your comment ❤️

  • @jwells2072
    @jwells2072 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congratulations on the new bike, a good fit makes such a difference. I’m a short-leg-long-torso gal and have recently discovered what a difference short cranks can make - I’m much more comfortable on my bike, nice to hear you are too.

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jwells2072 I’m just sad I didn’t know about this sooner. It’s a game changer. Thank you.

  • @ronaldallen8604
    @ronaldallen8604 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Happy new bike. Looks a winner.

  • @Francis-xl2gu
    @Francis-xl2gu หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    5.1 miles !! We all have to start somewhere, nice bike !!

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Francis-xl2gu thank you. I’m hoping the miles will get easier.

  • @alanparkinson4568
    @alanparkinson4568 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congratulations on the new bike and THANK YOU for bringing that bike shop to my attention. I’ve been looking for a bike fit local to me - and they’re a Pinarello dealer to boot. Bonus!

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@alanparkinson4568 I am glad I have managed to help. It really is amazing. I just wish I lived closer. Shaun, the guy who did the bike fit, really does know his stuff.

  • @petercranfield8563
    @petercranfield8563 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy new bike day

  • @buck197
    @buck197 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow what a lovely bike, I’m very jealous. Just started following you and looking forward to seeing your adventures, good luck - onwards and upwards young lady.

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@buck197 hey, thanks for your lovely comment and thanks for following along. Don’t be jealous. I hope one day you can have the feeling of new bike day. You are a friend for life calling me young ☺️

  • @brianreid8000
    @brianreid8000 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve just came across your channel and couldn’t believe it when I saw the roads you were cycling! I know them well! Hopefully see you on the road sometime! 👍😃

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@brianreid8000 aww, amazing. I love meeting and cycling with new folk. Please say hello if you see me out and about. You’d maybe need able to guide me to some more routes than my typical two.

  • @drewsmith6066
    @drewsmith6066 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    👍 Bike looks great

  • @bluejoe1873
    @bluejoe1873 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nice Bike Enjoy 😎😎

  • @MrAnon-2024
    @MrAnon-2024 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Happy new bike day. Just found your channel and subscribed. I’m currently looking at buying a new, endurance focused bike and the Pinarello X is on my list, along with the Canyon Endurace. Must admit though, the Pinarello is a great looking bike. Enjoy 👍

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MrAnon-2024 yeah. i was stuck between those two as well. Direct to consumer worried me but if you are 100% sure on frame size and then getting a bike fit done locally to you would be a great option. Canyon endurance are top rated .

  • @JamesSmith-qs4hx
    @JamesSmith-qs4hx 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I had a bike fit on my new bike last week... I rode up and down a quiet road for an hour with a set of hex keys in my pocket - stopping every few minutes to use them and make necessary adjustments. Cost you ask? Sweet FA.🤨

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s fantastic that you have the skill and the experience to know your perfect position on the bike. Unfortunately I did not have the skill to know I needed a shorter stem and cranks but now I know what I’m looking for I will in future. It’s a huge learning curve and I’m enjoying the process.

  • @scotiavelo1405
    @scotiavelo1405 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi glad you got your nice new bike and you enjoyed the first ride on it. If you have enough space in your house and spare pennies I’d recommend getting a “Winter Bike” with mudguards if you’re planning on cycling through the winter IF weather permits. That’s the Salt now going down on the roads and this isn’t good for a GOOD road bike it eats into your chain, Cassette, spokes etc. it means your good bike will last longer as well. 👍

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@scotiavelo1405 I’d love a winter/gravel bike but I am skint and probably will be until that one is paid off 😩. I might keep an eye on Facebook. No issues with space but i definitely need a bigger bank balance 😆 I definitely won’t be taking the Pinarello out now. I suspect he is packed away until spring.

  • @JackieRobinson-x9t
    @JackieRobinson-x9t หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Seriously jealous of new bike. Enjoy!

  • @pinnaclewd
    @pinnaclewd หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nothing like a new bike day! Those not riding 165 cranks have no idea what they are missing. I dropped to 165 around 7 year's ago and what a difference on comfort and peddling cadence/ stability. Ironic thing is the number of pro riders now dropping to 165 and will be lots more next season. Enjoy that bike 👍

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@pinnaclewd I had no idea the difference it would make. For years I have struggled with knee and thigh pain and now it is gone. I am so excited to build the miles and stamina now that I am now more comfortable. Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it.

  • @jinxterx
    @jinxterx หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Liked and subscribed!

  • @diq5386
    @diq5386 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your new bike 🙂 can't beat a pair of lake shoes either, theyre like slippers 😁

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@diq5386 They are the best. I was delighted when I found out about them. I now need to save for a winter boot.

    • @diq5386
      @diq5386 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @elaineryrie3511 hows about using shoe covers instead? I use those in cold weather they're cheaper than another pair of shoes 🤔

  • @Grumpycycling65
    @Grumpycycling65 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nothing like a new bike for motivation 😊

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Grumpycycling65 I absolutely agree. Just a shame the snow has hit now.

  • @ianmcleod4
    @ianmcleod4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wish u all best with your new bike 🍀👌

  • @mykweb
    @mykweb หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Welcome to the Pinerello family. 100% recommend a bike fit and the guys at Pedal Power are ace. I bought my Grevil F7 from them and they helped and advised every step of the way.
    Next step. Setup those bad boys on tubeless.

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mykweb haha. I have tubeless on my mountain bike and it is great. I don’t like the setup process at all 😫

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mykweb yeah pedal power are incredible. I just wish our local bike shop with the same name were as good.

    • @mykweb
      @mykweb 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @ was at pedal power yesterday getting my bike fit updated for my Grevil F7. There new setup is ace.

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @ fabulous. So glad to hear it. The grevil is my dream gravel bike. It’s a beauty. Happy cycling.

  • @itsianwood
    @itsianwood หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice! Let's achieve the dreams!

  • @arcboutant
    @arcboutant หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    All the years I’ve had a bicycle it was 170/172 cranks, hated them, too long. I even tried BioPace - nope. 3 years ago built a full carbon bike from parts (AliExpress). Bought a 2x12 groupset - aye 172 🙄. Soooo , bought a 165 crankset from eebs, TOTAL MAGIC.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m glad you’ve found the perfect cranks. It really is a game changer. Building your own bike….that sounds amazing. I bought a road bike and maybe wishing I had bought a gravel now that we’ve got awful weather 🤣

    • @arcboutant
      @arcboutant หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @ to me gravel and road bikes are only separated by the tyre choice. Aye ,they’ll tell you fork angle and all that but unless your a racing pro they don’t really mark make a difference. IMHuO.

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ is the groupset more robust to cope with the off-road condition?

    • @arcboutant
      @arcboutant หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @ I do the odd right of way tracks ,but, mostly walk or carry the bike. Am happy with gset tho’.

  • @dominicbritt
    @dominicbritt หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely bike!

  • @anngould126
    @anngould126 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    happy new bike day.i got my bike out of pedal power. great shop gteat staff.

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Absolutely fantastic staff. So glad I made the journey.

  • @JohnWilson-jh5iz
    @JohnWilson-jh5iz หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Where’s the red and black bike gone ??? The one you’ve got is all black

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JohnWilson-jh5iz I added some pink to it after I headed home from the shop. Don’t worry 😉🤣

  • @Tarmaccyclocross
    @Tarmaccyclocross หลายเดือนก่อน

    A a proper bike and not an electric moped 🤣 why didn’t he just swap the batteries round ?

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Tarmaccyclocross mmm, not sure entirely what you mean.

    • @Tarmaccyclocross
      @Tarmaccyclocross 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@thefatscottishcyclistfront changer battery is the same as the rear I’ve done it myself while out

    • @thefatscottishcyclist
      @thefatscottishcyclist  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Tarmaccyclocross ah I get you. He tried that. It was the small battery in the gear lever.