icanread2 All American 1450 Posts user info edit post |
i havent used a threaded valve nut in years, on my own bikes or customers
they are a hassle, have no real purpose if everything else is done correctly, and most annoyingly, they can come loose and rattle while riding 4/13/2010 9:14:17 AM |
God All American 28747 Posts user info edit post |
I never get flats and I'm riding on a 40 year old bike with tires that look like this:
And when my Continental Gatorskins arrive I'll never get flats ever.
[Edited on April 13, 2010 at 11:56 AM. Reason : ] 4/13/2010 11:55:58 AM |
icanread2 All American 1450 Posts user info edit post |
consider yourself very lucky
though saying that you will now "never, ever" get a flat pretty much means that you'll flat pretty regular lol 4/13/2010 5:49:51 PM |
cheerwhiner All American 8302 Posts user info edit post |
yup
i run michellin service course tires and have had ONE flat but I think any tire would have where it happened. No problems with them, and my rolling resistance is soooooo good I just fly past people down hills and can ride my momentum up the next 4/13/2010 6:44:55 PM |
cheezcurd All American 1914 Posts user info edit post |
picked up a Novara Forza (REI house brand) at a sale a couple weeks ago for $250 - love it so far, it's in like-new condition and rides great, hoping to bike the 16 miles to work at least a couple times per week after I get a bag rigged up
4/13/2010 11:27:26 PM |
Joshua All American 871 Posts user info edit post |
I finally got my new (to me) 2008 Cannondale Lefty 29'er. Just built it up last night, I hope to ride it this weekend.
4/14/2010 3:01:51 PM |
Joshua All American 871 Posts user info edit post |
I've also got a couple race photos:
Snowball Crit:
Jefferson Cup: (in the field and then after I got dropped off the back)
4/14/2010 3:09:46 PM |
The Cricket All American 2302 Posts user info edit post |
65 degree water. I'm pumped. My swimming leg is gonna be ugly, hopefully I'll make it up on the bike and run. 4/14/2010 8:01:42 PM |
God All American 28747 Posts user info edit post |
$40 on Craigslist. Now I just need some shoes.
4/15/2010 1:01:37 PM |
God All American 28747 Posts user info edit post |
$40 on Craigslist. Now I just need some shoes.
4/15/2010 1:03:28 PM |
The Cricket All American 2302 Posts user info edit post |
I have an old pair lying around. What size you wear? 4/15/2010 4:34:24 PM |
God All American 28747 Posts user info edit post |
44 EU, US 10.5 4/15/2010 4:39:41 PM |
icanread2 All American 1450 Posts user info edit post |
i got a almost brand new pair of nike poggio II, ruby red. Worn maybe 5 times.
How much you lookin to spend? 4/15/2010 4:42:07 PM |
God All American 28747 Posts user info edit post |
No more than $40-50. I've been keeping my eye on Nashbar's stock. They have some Diadoras for $44.99 that are in my size. 4/15/2010 4:43:05 PM |
jocristian All American 7527 Posts user info edit post |
bonktown... seriously. They have some northwaves that have popped up multiple times over the last week for 41.99 4/15/2010 5:15:22 PM |
fleetwud AmbitiousButRubbish 49741 Posts user info edit post |
Has anyone participated in an Urban Assault Ride? New Belgium's got one in two months in Charlotte... how hard could it be? 4/16/2010 11:43:32 AM |
llama All American 841 Posts user info edit post |
Looks like there's at least a couple of other people that also mountain bike
Got the day off, and I'm thinking about hitting up Crabtree. Man, I need to get back in shape 4/16/2010 2:50:12 PM |
Shadowrunner All American 18332 Posts user info edit post |
If you're online right this moment, Bonktown has the nice Northwave shoes on sale for $30, and they have several pairs of size 44 available. 4/16/2010 6:56:16 PM |
cheerwhiner All American 8302 Posts user info edit post |
not anymore, I saw them and they are gone. my size too, but I don't need them. I keep it open on my browser all day 4/16/2010 7:07:33 PM |
God All American 28747 Posts user info edit post |
Put the Continental Gatorskins on my bike this evening. They look good. 4/17/2010 11:34:21 PM |
cheerwhiner All American 8302 Posts user info edit post |
just got home from the tri this morning. Cricket was the only one to contact me about pics, so i got a ton of him. they are downloading now but will not be up today, probably tomorrow when I get off of work.
I'm worried about my swimming, but after watching everyone now not so much. First actual 'tri' with the swim portion that I have been to in person. I think I can do this 4/18/2010 10:48:03 AM |
cheerwhiner All American 8302 Posts user info edit post |
actually here is one from this morning. more to follow
4/18/2010 11:01:26 AM |
th3oretecht All American 15539 Posts user info edit post |
Hillsborough St finally claimed a tire on the way to the show last night 4/18/2010 11:28:59 AM |
Kurtis636 All American 14984 Posts user info edit post |
Finished the tri in 1:31:21. I really feel like I could have been faster, but I was very conservative on the bike so I didn't blow out my legs. Probably going to do another one in a few months. 4/18/2010 12:49:14 PM |
The Cricket All American 2302 Posts user info edit post |
^^^ nice work Cheerwhiner. I was dead after the bike, didn't have much left for the run. It's a shame I think that's my strongest event. I've never done an open swim in competition, so I seeded myself at the back of the pack. It was 40 min until I hit the water. 4/18/2010 3:28:14 PM |
Ernie All American 45943 Posts user info edit post |
Who can tell me about Nashbar's shipping times? 4/18/2010 4:15:56 PM |
AntiMnifesto All American 1870 Posts user info edit post |
I did the tri today in 1:26- 5 min better than last year and I have a cold.
I think my transitions were faster, and I held it together through the bike portion.
I'd tell y'all the times for each leg, but the stupid website still has 2009 results . Slackers! 4/18/2010 4:25:15 PM |
God All American 28747 Posts user info edit post |
^^ About 5 days for what I ordered. 4/18/2010 4:50:11 PM |
cheerwhiner All American 8302 Posts user info edit post |
you all should have sent me a pm with your race no or your phone no and send me a text...............i was there the entire time, basically because Cricket was 238 and I got lots of other people
with that said I may have you.............send me a message with race your race no and I will see if i have a shot with you,or describe what kinda bike, what ya wore, etc! 4/18/2010 6:13:35 PM |
Kurtis636 All American 14984 Posts user info edit post |
I was #99, white Scott bike. Red Target jersey, black shorts.
Official times are up. Finished the swim in 59th place, which is interesting because I thought I really stunk it up compared to how I thought I would do. My first transition was awful, and my bike time was way too slow, definitely could have shaved 5 minutes there if I'd known how much I'd have left at the end. I'm relatively pleased with my run time though. Probably going to do another one in June. 4/19/2010 3:02:41 AM |
jocristian All American 7527 Posts user info edit post |
If you guys are thinking about another one soon, try http://www.woodlaketriathlon.com . It's cheap, great atmosphere and a good course. 4/19/2010 9:28:00 AM |
God All American 28747 Posts user info edit post |
Can I swim without a wetsuit? 4/19/2010 12:35:41 PM |
AntiMnifesto All American 1870 Posts user info edit post |
I was wearing a navy tank, gray shorts, and a white and red NC State hat for the run, and had a yellow Giant OCR 3 for the bike. I was hanging out by the dude with the yellow LeMond all through the race.
Oh yeah, I was #201.
Here were my times for the tri on Sunday:
swim-16:22 T1 - 3:00 Bike- 36:14 T2 - 1:27 Run: 29:13 (I never said I was a fast runner , my time was only 3 sec faster than last year:beatup
Total: 1:26:14.5
[Edited on April 19, 2010 at 12:48 PM. Reason : sdfsd21] 4/19/2010 12:46:43 PM |
jocristian All American 7527 Posts user info edit post |
^^yep, it's usually wetsuit legal, but only a handful of people use one because the swim is so short and the water is usually plenty warm by memorial day weekend. 4/19/2010 12:52:10 PM |
God All American 28747 Posts user info edit post |
So do I just swim, cycle, and run in bike shorts? 4/19/2010 1:43:41 PM |
Shadowrunner All American 18332 Posts user info edit post |
I would recommend shorts that are designated as triathlon shorts. They're made of materials that absorb less water and dry faster, so the butt-pad won't be waterlogged while you're biking. Also, they're designed to be more comfortable and have less chafing on the run portion as well.
Probably doesn't matter as much if you're doing a sprint tri, but a good pair of triathlon shorts are definitely worth it for Olympic distance and longer. 4/19/2010 1:46:04 PM |
God All American 28747 Posts user info edit post |
I wonder how long my run would be affected by cycling and swimming beforehand. I have no idea how long the swim would take, but the cycling portion would definitely be my slowest overall. I could do the run in about 22 minutes. 4/19/2010 1:48:04 PM |
jocristian All American 7527 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "So do I just swim, cycle, and run in bike shorts?" |
That's up to you, but alot of competitors will wear triathlon shorts. They are lycra/spandex like cycling shorts, but they have a thinner pad that won't soak up the water and will be more comfortable on the run. If you want to look for something like that, try the hannulink store on ebay. Quality stuff for around 20-25 bucks.
Then again, some people will wear a speedo and tanktop for the whole race or others change for every leg.
^As long as you don't kill yourself on the bike, I would imagine you can keep your run pretty close to that. Definitely practice going from bike to run though as there is really weird feeling your legs get after you get off the bike and try to run immediately. It takes some getting used to.
[Edited on April 19, 2010 at 1:56 PM. Reason : d]4/19/2010 1:53:42 PM |
God All American 28747 Posts user info edit post |
These aero levers
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180494582633
should fit on my steel bar without an issue, right? 4/19/2010 2:36:11 PM |
AntiMnifesto All American 1870 Posts user info edit post |
For the longer distances I'm going to get me a pair of tri shorts for this season, and just wear a supportive running tank and sports bra up top. I like that shit locked down.
For the sprint tri yesterday, I had no problem with just a quick-drying running get-up for the bike and run underneath my wetsuit- but it all depends on how much padding you need on your butt.
If you're not used to it, running will be affected by the bike portion- you need to practice 'bricking'- i.e. that weird feeling Jochristian is talking about. 4/19/2010 3:30:04 PM |
The Cricket All American 2302 Posts user info edit post |
jo, that looks like a fun tri. I might consider doing that one. I may try and switch to cycling shorts, I did that portion in my swim trunks, my ass as pretty sore.
Quote : | "I wonder how long my run would be affected by cycling and swimming beforehand." |
I was thinking about this since it was my first tri. A little perspective about expectations for the running portion, I can run that course in under 20, I finished it in about 21 min 30sec. Pretty disappointing run.4/19/2010 4:59:05 PM |
God All American 28747 Posts user info edit post |
So, those aero levers will work, right? 4/19/2010 6:56:15 PM |
Wadhead1 Duke is puke 20897 Posts user info edit post |
God - find some Sugoi tri shorts, they have a smaller padding in the seat and are comfortable for the swim, bike and run. 4/19/2010 7:19:03 PM |
Kurtis636 All American 14984 Posts user info edit post |
15:40.9 swim (meh, first time swimming competitively in open water, but not too bad) 6:08 T1 (just awful, wetsuit killed me, I won't be wearing one next time) 39:51.1 bike (also pretty bad, I legitimately think I could have shaved at least 5 minutes off, but I was going at an easy pace to avoid ruining my run) 1:48 T2 27:54.4 run (not terrible, but I think I could have gone faster. I had a lot left at the end of the race)
1:31:21.8 total time. My first transition was just terrible. I don't think I'll be doing the wetsuit again unless the water is just stupid cold. I was a little worried about the uphill start to the run so I took it easy on the bike, turns out I took it way too easy. I'll know better next time. No major complaints on the run, I think i could have gone a little harder on miles 2-3.
I'm definitely considering doing another one in May or June. I'll look into the woodlake one. 4/19/2010 9:16:28 PM |
fleetwud AmbitiousButRubbish 49741 Posts user info edit post |
Does anyone know of a place to get a good used bike in Jacksonville, Florida? A friend of mine is looking at these & I can't say I'm a fan of any of these cheap softtails... isn't Next a $70 Target bike anyway?
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/bik/1700510337.html
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/bik/1699998960.html
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/bik/1698374057.html 4/20/2010 8:56:24 PM |
icanread2 All American 1450 Posts user info edit post |
I wouldnt spend $70 on the lot of those 4/21/2010 9:23:33 PM |
Shadowrunner All American 18332 Posts user info edit post |
This weekend, I got a pair of Louis Garneau Elite tri shorts for $65 on eBay (normally about $120, see http://trisports.com/louisgarneau-mens-elite-triathlon-shorts.html for other specs), and they are comfy as shit on me, at least. I haven't taken them to the water yet, but did a run and bike today, and they were great. For $120, I would expect it to also give me a handjob while running, but it's definitely worth ponying up the extra cash and paying $65 instead of getting something lower-end. 4/21/2010 9:40:06 PM |
God All American 28747 Posts user info edit post |
My shorts are Garneaus. I'm not sure if they're tri shorts or not, but they're amazing. I got them for $79 at All Star Bike Shop on Wade Ave. 4/22/2010 10:51:02 AM |
jocristian All American 7527 Posts user info edit post |
If they have a pad thick enough that if you were to try to run in them afterwards, it would be uncomfortable, they are probably cycling shorts. But yeah, LG is good.
I have three pairs of tri shorts and I would rank them by brand like this: 1) Sugoi - definitely my favorite with pockets on the back and a little bit thicker pad, but also my most expensive at $60. 2) Hannulink - Like these alot and probably for the money they are the best value, but the pad is a little thinner, best for shorter distance triathlons ($25) 3) Zoot - good shorts, but I don't wear them often because they are a bright color instead of black. They are also probably the most worn out of the three. Like the Hannulinks, I got them on clearance from the Hannulink ebay store (something like $12--probably because of the hideous color).
[Edited on April 22, 2010 at 11:05 AM. Reason : d] 4/22/2010 11:02:18 AM |
LunaK LOSER :( 23634 Posts user info edit post |
based on what i had seen said about the other yakima bike racks... i'm going to get this one on saturday:
i only really need to transport my bike, so it should suit me just fine.
link: http://www.rei.com/product/738781 ] 4/22/2010 11:33:07 AM |