Hi all,
First post here, so I hope it is in the correct place.
I today purchased a Viking Vuelta road bike. I am moving house soon and going to be biking about 25 miles a day to and from work, as well as the occasional ride out with my father.
The bike seems good, I know it's 'low end' of road biking, but to get me into it and started I am more than happy. A couple of things I am not sure on though, and was wondering if anyone could help me?
I have lid, proper shorts and jersey's etc, but at the moment am just wearing trainers. I am finding it difficult to get my feet in the pedals. I have tried to look at proper shoes, but am confused with what sort I need for the pedals I have, if that makes sense. My trainers seem to 'stick' on the way in. The pedals are listed as: Resin Pedals with toe clips and straps. Can anyone give me some advice as to what sort of shoes I should be looking at?
Also, as I am doing quite a bit of distance for work each day, I am more than a little concerned about getting punctures. The roads I will be traveling on will be small country lanes for about 1/2 the distance, and I really don't want to get a puncture there and have to try to repair it. My Dad has said about Gatorskin tyres, he doesn't use them, but has heard good things about them. Are they good, does anyone have experience with them?
I appreciate these are novice questions, but would appreciate any advice you can give me. Many thanks.