09 September 2008

1st Attempt on XT Groupset

oh yeah... finally my XT groupset is here... my 1st attempt on the new groupset is rather weird..
When i started to crank, it's smooth.. very smooth.. and i like the feeling at first.. but after 5 minutes of cycling, i feel that it's too smooth to ride with..
When i go uphill, it's so smooth until i don't really feel the tight crank feeling and keep on cranking..
And then, i found out something during uphill, my cadence is not good at all... i crank too fast during uphill and i cannot keep on cranking until i'm on the top of the slope.. my leg started to fatigue and i have to slow down...
Besides that, i cannot really get use to the new groupset..

My previous gear can do:
2-7 >> 26kph
2-9 >> 30-32kph

But my new gear set can only do:
2-7 >> 23-24kph
2-9 >> 27-28kph

I started to miss my old groupset.. hope i can get used to the XT groupset and make some wonder with it... Looking forward for "To and Fro Bukit Kayu Hitam Trip" on 20th Sept 2008.. hehe... :P

This is the first scratch on my crank arm... damn!!

Time: 1:04:07
Distance: 21.6km
Average: 20.2kph
Max: 43.3kph
Odo: 989.4km

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