Bike set up
Having a set up that suits your body is not only great for comfort but also helps prevent injury. When you buy a Trixter bike you get a detailed guide for set up. Seat height is checked while seated on the bike.. while stationary you should be able to extend your leg fully at the bottom of the pedal stroke by moving your heel downwards. Check your reach by placing your elbow at the front of the saddle and confortably reaching to the head post with your fingers. Finally seat fore and aft ... you should be able to drop a plum line from your knee cap thorugh the centre of the pedal while at the 3 o'clock position.
Bike clothing
For optimal comfort a pair of padded cycling shorts is hard to beat. The padded shorts will help to reduce numbness on your rear end and allow you to cycle in comfort for much longer periods of time. We highly recommend a pair of cycling shoes with SPD cleats as this keeps your legs straighter and also reduces risk of knee strain. The rest is down to your style.
How long should I train for?
This really depends on what your trying to achieve with your training. If you can comfortably hold a conversation while riding then you're just warming up and getting ready for some interval based training
Training fuel
Unless you are training for endurance events you should be fine with just water for periods less than 90 minutes. Remember to re-hydrate regularly while riding and a good rule of thumb is to drink before you feel the need to.
Riding outdoors
When you get the opportunity to get outdoors make sure you get a bike that's right for you. It's really important to choose a frame size that is right for your body. See the set up section above for reach as saddle height is generally variable. If you're choosing a road bike then the bike weight should be around 12% of your body weight. For mountain biking (cross country) you should be looking more at 15% of your body weight.
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