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5 mile run
20 min stairs
weights
Today is just a "get out and do something" day. I have a long run tomorrow so today was just all about burning some calories.
Looking at a cool tri bike that I hope works out. Sold my old one to FF and he's on it right now doing his first Ironman! How cool is that.
20 min stairs
weights
Today is just a "get out and do something" day. I have a long run tomorrow so today was just all about burning some calories.
Looking at a cool tri bike that I hope works out. Sold my old one to FF and he's on it right now doing his first Ironman! How cool is that.
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Nice brisk 12 mile run. BEAUTIFUL morning.
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Hi G8r. I can't imagine how dang tired someone would be after that race and HUNGRY and THIRSTY. I'm sure today is all about recovery and replenishing. Hopefully he feels okay. I remember the last half he had took him a while to get over-but it was blazing hot too-and it was just a half! He contacted me regarding the race when he was done, its very exciting stuff! I can't wait for him to post on here
I'm going to see the bike in about 2 hours. yippee!!!
I'll post pictures if I come home with it. Getting a bike is the difference between "Does she race triathlon this year" or "does she not". Heavy stuff!
I'm going to see the bike in about 2 hours. yippee!!!
I'll post pictures if I come home with it. Getting a bike is the difference between "Does she race triathlon this year" or "does she not". Heavy stuff!I'm going to see the bike in about 2 hours. yippee!!!
What bike???
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I gotta bike :O)
Its a Quintana Roo Kilo and its very similar to the one I borrowed for my races this summer but I will need to tweek it a bit. The dimentions are exactly the same but it doesn't feel the same. I think it has to do with either the seat or the aero bars (I ride aero like 90% of the time) it was set up for a guy. I had sold my old bike to FF so I've been off and on looking. Its not as PRETTY as my other one, but its in perfect condition.
I'm very excited to play with it. I go to Florida this week and when I come back I hope to ride ride ride.
Its a Quintana Roo Kilo and its very similar to the one I borrowed for my races this summer but I will need to tweek it a bit. The dimentions are exactly the same but it doesn't feel the same. I think it has to do with either the seat or the aero bars (I ride aero like 90% of the time) it was set up for a guy. I had sold my old bike to FF so I've been off and on looking. Its not as PRETTY as my other one, but its in perfect condition.
I'm very excited to play with it. I go to Florida this week and when I come back I hope to ride ride ride.
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3000 yd swim today:
300 swim
6x50 choice
9x200 free
4x100 kick
200 cool
Felt strong and my times for the 200's were pretty good.
300 swim
6x50 choice
9x200 free
4x100 kick
200 cool
Felt strong and my times for the 200's were pretty good.
Sparrow, can't you take your bike into a bike shop so they can fit the bike perfectly to your body? Then it will feel like it's really "yours"
Sparrow, can't you take your bike into a bike shop so they can fit the bike perfectly to your body? Then it will feel like it's really "yours"
Yeah, bike shops can do custom fitting, but it is pricey - up to $100 unless you bought the bike there and can negotiate it down (this is what I advised Drex and he was able to negotiate it down to nothing).
This bike won't be identical to your current bike (I don't think). Your new bike has 650c wheels and I suspect your current bike has 700c. But, that shouldn't make a big difference; just makes the bike a little lower to the ground which is a good thing.
Put the bikes side by side and see if the seat post angles are the same. Your new bike is 78 degrees, which is a standard angle, but see if your current bike is the same. If the seat tube angles are similar and the bikes are the exact same size and have similar angles, set the seat at the same height and fore-aft position, the headset the same height, and the same size stem. If that still doesn't feel right, look into having a local tri wrench fit you.
$100 isn't really that pricey in the scheme of things.
If you can take some pics from the side while you're turning the cranks and a couple from the front, I can probably give you some quick advice. If you're interested in spending some money, find a shop that does FIST fitting. It'll cost about $200-$250 but it'll be worth it.
What about SICI? I paid $225 for mine, and that was their designation.
What's the difference between FIST and SICI? Are they interchangeable?
What's the difference between FIST and SICI? Are they interchangeable?
Same concept, it's just a different cert. You can even go to a non-certified shop and a get a good fitting. It's just that if YOU don't understand the concepts, and the shop doesn't know what they are doing, you could get a bad fit. At least with a certified fitter, you stand a good chance of getting a good fit.
The thing to keep in mind when getting a fit is that you need to be honest. Most men will tell the fitter they want to most aggressive (ie aero) position they can get. However, the most aggressive position isn't necessarily the most comfortable or most powerful. If you're not flexible, it's pointless to have an aggressive position because you won't generate good power, you will be uncomfortable, and in the end, you will break aero which defeats the purpose of the tri bike.
This is the picture perfect time trial position:
Notice his back is flat, arms at a 45 degree angle, tail of the helmet flat on the back, riding the nose of the saddle, and if his leg were in the down position, his knee would have (approximately) a 30 degree break.
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Thanks so much for the info, tsilcyc
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Thanks tsil. I may take you up on that. G8r I did put them side by side right when I brought it home because I couldn't believe that it was the same measurement. They "appear" the same except my old one is set lower than the new one. The new one has an adjustable stem (height) and the aero bars on one are angled up (the new one), the old one they are flat. Those were the only really noticeable differences I saw. I have my own saddle from my old bike I'm going to put on the new one to see if that helps the comfort. I am nowhere near as far forward as the pic that you put up there. Thats how I was on the other one though. I'll take some pics when I get home later this week, maybe we me on it too and you guys can share your opinions. THanks for all that imput and willingness to help! I'm boarding in 5 minutes! Have a good week.
Oh, man, that hurts my neck just looking at that pic. I agree that most people would certainly not be able to ride like that comfortably for long periods.
That hurts my neck just looking at that pic.
It does? How else are you supposed to ride
Just wondering ...
Oh now you're just bragging.
To answer the question as to how, it takes practice and you have to have good flexibility. I was one of those guys who said drop the front. I am a climber and have good flexibility and 12cm of drop was a little painful at first. Now I think it's the most comfortable position in the world.
It's funny to get on my road bike though. It is also aggressive for what it is but when I ride it, I feel like I'm on a beach cruiser because I sit up so high.