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TriBob
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 posted May-03-2007 11:58 AM
   
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Originally posted by 4boysmom:
Looks like I might be getting a brand spankin' new Terry afterall... Hubby wants me to look at other bikes, too. Looks like 10 speed is standard now??? What happened to triples? And 6-7 on the rear? Or was more gears a status thing?If I do opt for the custom paint, any suggestions? I want to get comments as people go flying by me.
Psst, they don't sell 10 speeds anymore. With more cogs on the rear wheel, there is less of a need for a triple chainring. Custom paint job: "Got MILF?"  ------------------
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nepbug
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posted May-03-2007 12:06 PM
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Originally posted by 4boysmom:
Looks like I might be getting a brand spankin' new Terry afterall... Hubby wants me to look at other bikes, too. Looks like 10 speed is standard now??? What happened to triples? And 6-7 on the rear? Or was more gears a status thing?If I do opt for the custom paint, any suggestions? I want to get comments as people go flying by me.
Spectrum powder Works in Colorado Springs, CO is pretty much the gold standard for powdercoating and painting a frame. A little pricey, but they turn out stunning. Check out there galleries on their website:
http://www.spectrumpowderworks.com/ You can get ideas, from the website if nothing else. Make sure you don't forget to get your name put on the top tube like a pro. I'm getting my latest road frame painted currently, not by Spectrum though, and I'm going with Corso Rossa (Hot Ferrari Red). I'm so excited to see how it turns out, should turn some heads. Color changing paints, flames and polka-dots always look great on a bike. Ventana's even got a mountain bike that comes with a paint that glows inthe dark, now that is fun!
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purple hayes
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posted May-03-2007 12:16 PM
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Originally posted by TriBob:
Psst, they don't sell 10 speeds anymore. With more cogs on the rear wheel, there is less of a need for a triple chainring.
Wha? Do Shimano and Campy know about this?
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4boysmom
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posted May-03-2007 12:24 PM
HA!!!! So my 20yr old Terry IS a pro bike! MY NAME IS ON HER!!! So there................. (okay, okay, it's my maiden name) Thanks for the paint ideas.
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TriBob
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posted May-03-2007 12:35 PM
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Originally posted by purple hayes:
Wha? Do Shimano and Campy know about this?
Yeah, they still sell them. But, I think my bike shop hides them and you have to ask. ------------------
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HarryLime
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posted May-03-2007 03:52 PM
How does one go about practicing transitions for T1? For T2 I'm just going to use a garage to make the switch from bike to run. But where do you do practice them for T1: the pool locker room? Or do you practice your T1 transitions after open water swimming? If in open water, where do you keep your bike and transition clothes/gear while swimming?Also, how many of these transitions should one practice before a tri? Many thanks.
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Kymber
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posted May-03-2007 03:59 PM
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2 of my toes have split open on the bottom side where my toes connect with my foot. I think I might have made it worse by running this weekend, but it seems like it's going to take forever to heal! Have you ever experienced this? What can you do to speed up the healing time?
Put antifungal cream on it. Try it for three days. Once in the morning, once at night. If it's fungal, you will see marked improvement in about 3 days. If it's cracked to the point of bleeding though, it takes longer. Isn't there someone on our board who's a podatrist? Footsie or something? And Pich.. Im slower then you. 11 min miles are NOT the slowest. All the folks on here are runner so it seems like it's slow. But you are not. I do 13-14 minute miles. So there ya go  Do the race!!!! I haven't done a 5K yet. You can inspire me 
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DawnT
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posted May-03-2007 05:20 PM
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Originally posted by HarryLime:
How does one go about practicing transitions for T1? For T2 I'm just going to use a garage to make the switch from bike to run. But where do you do practice them for T1: the pool locker room? Or do you practice your T1 transitions after open water swimming? If in open water, where do you keep your bike and transition clothes/gear while swimming?Also, how many of these transitions should one practice before a tri?
I know some people practice T1 and it's the best way to get faster, but I don't usually worry about it. I just practice getting my wetsuit off and then I visualize the process. I think ideally you would practice after an open water swim. Look for group open water swims in your area. Hopefully, someone from the group would be behind to watch your stuff.
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HarryLime
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posted May-03-2007 06:13 PM
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Originally posted by DawnT:
I know some people practice T1 and it's the best way to get faster, but I don't usually worry about it. I just practice getting my wetsuit off and then I visualize the process. I think ideally you would practice after an open water swim. Look for group open water swims in your area. Hopefully, someone from the group would be behind to watch your stuff.
Yeah you know what, I should probably focus on the whole swimming/biking/running thing before I start worrying about reducing my T1 transition times (which are nonexistent at this point seeing I've never done a tri). But your recommendation of group swimming actually gave me another idea. If I try to do some open water swimming in lake michigan this summer, maybe I could get my friends to watch my stuff at the beach while I swim. What's funny is that last summer I would be at the beach w/ them kicking back beers. This summer I'll be swimming and biking instead while they watch my stuff. I wonder what they'll think.
Also, I never use a swim cap when I swim at the pool. Are these required at most triathlons or do people just wear them to reduce drag from their hair?
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melonella
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posted May-03-2007 06:24 PM
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Originally posted by HarryLime:
Also, I never use a swim cap when I swim at the pool. Are these required at most triathlons or do people just wear them to reduce drag from their hair?
Not sure how required they are since they can obviously fall off while swimming, but there's a safety component there in that kayakers and other support are theoretically better able to spot you with a cap on. Most races ask you to wear one....typically the color with match your swim wave.
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HarryLime
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posted May-03-2007 06:49 PM
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Not sure how required they are since they can obviously fall off while swimming, but there's a safety component there in that kayakers and other support are theoretically better able to spot you with a cap on. Most races ask you to wear one....typically the color with match your swim wave.
Well, I wear a cap if they recommend it. How do the race coordinators determine what wave you'll be in? Is it by age group or time? I would prefer to tell them my likely abysmal time so they can place me with other slow pokes.
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melonella
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posted May-03-2007 07:05 PM
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Well, I wear a cap if they recommend it. How do the race coordinators determine what wave you'll be in? Is it by age group or time? I would prefer to tell them my likely abysmal time so they can place me with other slow pokes.
Usually by AG (or combinations of AGs). I've done some where you go by seed time, though. And a few of them have had first-timer waves that you can opt-in to if you feel more comfortable.
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teacherjen05
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posted May-03-2007 09:53 PM
HarryLime- the only thing from T1 I ever really practiced was getting feet wet and running through grass, etc, then trying to put on my bike shoes. Helps you figure out what you need...maybe some babypowder in the shoes/ maybe some vaseline on the inside-back of the heel of the shoe...don't forget a towel... Did this in my FRONT yard...( so the neighbors would have something to talk about...) Also, practicing it helps you know what you need to remember to bring with you (I made a very anal list for my first Tri and obsessed about it -- even dreamed about it-- for days.)
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Ella
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posted May-04-2007 06:29 AM
1. If I buy clipless pedals and shoes for my MTB will I be able to transfer them to my road bike should I ever be able to afford one?2. Is it even worth putting clipless pedals on a cheapo MTB or should I just stick with plastic ones. Ella
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TriBob
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posted May-04-2007 07:13 AM
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Originally posted by Ella:
1. If I buy clipless pedals and shoes for my MTB will I be able to transfer them to my road bike should I ever be able to afford one?2. Is it even worth putting clipless pedals on a cheapo MTB or should I just stick with plastic ones. Ella
1. Yes, IF you buy the same pedals for your road bike. 2. Yes. Better power transfer and once you are used to them safer. ------------------
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picchk
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posted May-04-2007 07:17 AM
After a week, my toes are finally doing better...it no longer hurts to walk! I haven't been able to workout at all (both because of my toes and running an INSANE work schedule), but I will go ahead and to the 5K anyway and see where I stand. Thanks for all the encouragement and I'll let you know how it goes!
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Ella
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posted May-04-2007 07:21 AM
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Originally posted by TriBob:
once you are used to them safer.
How so?Ella
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purple hayes
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posted May-04-2007 08:00 AM
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Originally posted by Ella:
1. If I buy clipless pedals and shoes for my MTB will I be able to transfer them to my road bike should I ever be able to afford one?
Sure, a 5/8" wrench will take them off. Pedals are pretty universal.
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TriBob
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posted May-04-2007 08:36 AM
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Originally posted by Ella:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by TriBob:
[b] once you are used to them safer.
How so?Ella [/B][/QUOTE] They give you better control and power transfer in emergancies, you feet wont slip off, and you can even do bunny hops over tracks, curbs, and emergancy 90 degree turns. ------------------
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jroden
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posted May-04-2007 08:44 AM
With practice, you can clear a double set of railroad tracks at speed when you are clipped in, be careful you have your front skewer attached properly, a friend did this move and noticed his front whell heading down the road just before he broke his neck. He's fine now after they screwed some titanium in there. Check that equipment before you take to the skies!
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purple hayes
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posted May-04-2007 08:50 AM
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and you can even do bunny hops over tracks, curbs, and emergancy 90 degree turns.
You can do that with platform pedals, too. BMX.
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4boysmom
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posted May-04-2007 10:30 AM
I am not letting my kids read this thread!!! They don't need to know you can hop tracks on a mountain bike! Last year my 12yo broke his arm on 9/9. On 10/10 he broke his thumb (while still in the cast for the broken arm). Thought we were out of the woods when we made it past 11/11. Nope. On 11/14 he nearly amputated his finger. (when the kid says he can see two ends of something white, you know it ain't good). No, the kids don't need to know about doing jumps...btw--how often do you have to replace a helmet due to breakage? My guys end up getting new helmets just about every year. Yah, from doing the crash test dummy thing...
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TriBob
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posted May-04-2007 11:15 AM
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Originally posted by 4boysmom:
I am not letting my kids read this thread!!! They don't need to know you can hop tracks on a mountain bike! Last year my 12yo broke his arm on 9/9. On 10/10 he broke his thumb (while still in the cast for the broken arm). Thought we were out of the woods when we made it past 11/11. Nope. On 11/14 he nearly amputated his finger. (when the kid says he can see two ends of something white, you know it ain't good). No, the kids don't need to know about doing jumps...btw--how often do you have to replace a helmet due to breakage? My guys end up getting new helmets just about every year. Yah, from doing the crash test dummy thing...
1 crash = new helmet. Some manufacturers will replace.
adults, every 5 years without crash. ------------------
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wyrillco
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posted May-04-2007 12:31 PM
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Originally posted by TriBob:
They give you better control and power transfer in emergancies, you feet wont slip off, and you can even do bunny hops over tracks, curbs, and emergancy 90 degree turns.
There will be no bunny hopping for this gal. I'd look ridiculous! Trying to hoist my bike miraculously off the ground. All that said, I'm still to chicken to try the clipless pedals. I do it in Spin, since I can't really fall of my bike. I don't want to fall. I seem to fall really hard, and I'm sure I'll break something.  :insert chicken smiley here:
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HarryLime
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posted May-04-2007 01:09 PM
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Originally posted by teacherjen05:
HarryLime- the only thing from T1 I ever really practiced was getting feet wet and running through grass, etc, then trying to put on my bike shoes. Helps you figure out what you need...maybe some babypowder in the shoes/ maybe some vaseline on the inside-back of the heel of the shoe...don't forget a towel... Did this in my FRONT yard...( so the neighbors would have something to talk about...) Also, practicing it helps you know what you need to remember to bring with you (I made a very anal list for my first Tri and obsessed about it -- even dreamed about it-- for days.)
That's def not a bad way to get used to putting socks and shoes on wet/dirty feet. I'll have to give it a try and see if I too can perplex my neighbors.
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Originally posted by TriBob:
They give you better control and power transfer in emergancies, you feet wont slip off, and you can even do bunny hops over tracks, curbs, and emergancy 90 degree turns.
TriBob, how do you go about doing one of these 90 degree turns? Seems like it would come in real handy in a sticky situation.
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