[CCrew]

@TDB 6877 wrote:

I’m pretty much used to it, 50 front 19 rear i think.

Oh to be young and still have good knees

[CCrew]

Hey, I didn’t say ya couldn’t do it. I just said I’d pay to watch. I’m betting you could do anything you set your mind to.

Hucking a 5′ drop on Free Willy? That would be epic

[CCrew]

Ann with a wrench. I’d pay to see this

[CCrew]

I wouldn’t think a crappy Roadmaster would be worth the hacksaw blades to make that cut

[CCrew]

Those wheels have known issues with cracking, especially at the spoke nipples. Combine that with the low spoke count and paired design they’re known as being not a very durable wheel. Caveat Emptor.

[CCrew]

I love it as long as it’s not 35 degrees out. I wear glasses though, that’s a bit of a beast.

[CCrew]

@TDB 6801 wrote:

Yeah I’m learning just how subjective biking really is nowadays.

It’s an addiction. I can stop any time. Really I can….

[CCrew]

@ontarioroader 6787 wrote:

Is that a suspension/shock seatpost? If so, what model & how do you like it? Great looking bike.

No, that’s a RaceFace Turbine seatpost. http://raceface.com/components/seatposts/turbine/turbine/

Thanks!!

[CCrew]

Noticed there’s a permanent stripe center line on the bridge itself and they’re grading out the approaches when I came through this am. Dogleg in the trail is clearly going to stay.

[CCrew]

@david.m.wilburn 6769 wrote:

Also, from a purely selfish perspective, I’d rather not have a formal warning hanging around on my driving record.

No formal record of a warning, just FYI.

[CCrew]

@StopMeansStop 6763 wrote:

I looked it up. The software is in the bios, so even replacing the drive will still make it call home. Of course you could patch the bios….

Still won’t kill it by patching. Apples use EFI vs Bios, but same principle.

[CCrew]

Thought Tapatalk supported vBulletin?
http://www.tapatalk.com/

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@TDB 6739 wrote:

I’m actually an avid cold weather fan, and am now contemplating a polar bear plunge / triathlon collaboration. Sounds dangerous.

Yeah it does. You’re a better man than I am! I’ll ride year round, but you can keep the water away from me thanks much!

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@TDB 6737 wrote:

Right on right on. I wont be making any purchases in the near future, I’m just obsessed with thoroughly researching all the options well in advance before relinquishing my grip on precious dollar bills.
While swimming is my weak point so far, I’d much rather spend hours in the water getting up to a level on par with my biking and running, than write the pool off and stick to the duathlons. Though they are good practice to compete in a few while working on swimmin.

TDB

Du’s are great in the colder weather to keep in tune when the swim is pure polar bear material.

When you’re ready to upgrade bikes look in the used market first. There are a lot of folks that go out and buy an expensive tri bike because they think they need it, and ride two races and they sit. Don’t be stuck on brand. Seriously. Research fit and get a solid idea of what fits you before looking.

Don’t underestimate the need to practice transitions either.. I’ve seen national level races lost there.

-R

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@TDB 6733 wrote:

Hey CC, any chance either you or your son could offer advice on tri bike brands or specific bikes? From what I’ve read it sounded like Cervelos are the cat’s pajamas, from their lowest to highest end models. You mentioned riding on Quintana Roos, is that because you prefer them over others, or just found a good deal?

Thanks for your time.
TDB

He was riding a Roo because we picked one up pretty cheap on CL and that’s what he started with. The BMC TT bike I lucked across a blowout of new frames, but still have about 4k tied up in the bike. There are a lot of good brands out there, it’s just that Cervelo’s are more visible in the market.

If you’re just getting started don’t rush out and buy a tri specific bike. The adage “It’s all about the engine” ie: you is sound advice. A tri isn’t won on the bike alone. Swim, transition (big item) and run are equally important.

My son did (he’s lazy these days) well because he was a varsity swimmer, raised on a bike, and state level in track and cross country.

If you suck at the swim you can also chase duathalon which is run/bike/run.

I’d be at least placing in age group or close to it before making the investment personally. My son is an exception for how much difference the bike made, and to this day I still think it was a placebo.

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