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01-28-14, 06:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 643
Posted By Seamus

TdF Travel Package Recommendations?

The better half came up with the brilliant idea of flying to France to catch some of this year's tour. I've started researching various packages online, but wanted to see if the fans on this forum...
09-02-08, 06:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 646
Posted By Seamus

Wow, how incredibly sad.:(

Wow, how incredibly sad.:(
08-20-08, 07:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,082
Posted By Seamus

I missed it this year, because (a) I didn't...

I missed it this year, because (a) I didn't register in time and (b) I have a broken foot.

Which suxxors mightily, because my team ran into Lance, and got to ride with him to the last rest stop....
Forum: Triathlon
07-11-08, 05:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 792
Posted By Seamus

I usually stick with a pretty simple formula of...

I usually stick with a pretty simple formula of simulating what I'll be doing in my next event. For example, my next event includes an 18-mile mostly-flat ride followed by a 5K run, so I'll find a...
07-11-08, 02:40 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 9,140
Posted By Seamus

Actually, he's right. Do a little research on...

Actually, he's right. Do a little research on Peak Oil. The demand is going to keep growing, and the supply is going to keep dwindling. This is NOT the 70s.

Jim
Forum: Triathlon
06-25-08, 04:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 678
Posted By Seamus

for me, I have coffee and a light breakfast, then...

for me, I have coffee and a light breakfast, then try to get there an hour before the start. I'll get my transition set up, get my wetsuit on .5 hour before my heat, and head down to the water. I'll...
Forum: Triathlon
06-25-08, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 706
Posted By Seamus

Cramping: I used to have bad, debilitating leg...

Cramping: I used to have bad, debilitating leg cramps on long, hot rides. Two things seemed to help. Drinking a lot of Smartwater the night before ("it's got electrolytes - what plants need" ;) ),...
Forum: Triathlon
06-25-08, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 741
Posted By Seamus

+1 that if you're doing a sprint, you're not...

+1 that if you're doing a sprint, you're not going to be on the bike long enough to really miss the pad (IMO). If you decide to do more in the future, and longer distances, you may be a bit more...
06-25-08, 02:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 928
Posted By Seamus

This is a GREAT idea. If I had a bike-bus-bike...

This is a GREAT idea. If I had a bike-bus-bike commute, I would do this in a heartbeat. You get the added bonus of easier parking/stowing of the bike at your destination (fold and stick under your...
Forum: Triathlon
06-12-08, 02:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 706
Posted By Seamus

Give them a call. You'll likely get a lot farther...

Give them a call. You'll likely get a lot farther talking to someone in a calm and rational way than with an email that can't convey your tone or intent. If you're a repeat customer, and you state...
Forum: Triathlon
06-12-08, 01:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 763
Posted By Seamus

LMAO at this! I have had some challenges in...

LMAO at this!

I have had some challenges in my races, but nothing like the AZRunning Super Combo(tm) :D

Here's to you for finishing strong anyway. Your next race should be a breeze by...
05-17-08, 07:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 489
Posted By Seamus

Another vote for Crago. A little attitude if...

Another vote for Crago. A little attitude if you're not a racer, but they definitely know their stuff. They did a phenomenal job on my forks (new springs, fluid, preload adjustment).

Jim
Forum: Triathlon
05-08-08, 11:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,206
Posted By Seamus

Same as the others, tri shorts and top under the...

Same as the others, tri shorts and top under the wetsuit. My wife wears a one-piece trisuit under hers.

T1 - off with the wetsuit, on with the bike shoes, sunglasses and helmet (don't forget to...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-08-08, 11:01 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 352,889
Posted By Seamus

Beautiful work. It's too bad you have no interest...

Beautiful work. It's too bad you have no interest in building for sale. I have a feeling you've got a growing waiting list right here.

Jim
Forum: Framebuilders
05-03-08, 07:54 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 352,889
Posted By Seamus

I want to see it built up. Jim

I want to see it built up.

Jim
05-03-08, 06:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 817
Posted By Seamus

Very nice. I just took delivery of a nice Kuota K...

Very nice. I just took delivery of a nice Kuota K Factor. Just finished tuning and cleaning it, rewrapping the bars, and replacing the cables. Shakedown ride will be tomorrow. No pics yet, but will...
05-01-08, 10:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 830
Posted By Seamus

So what did you get?

So what did you get?
Forum: Triathlon
04-30-08, 02:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 838
Posted By Seamus

My recommendation would be if you think you want...

My recommendation would be if you think you want to get into road biking anyway, find a road bike that fits at your local shop, and ask them to make you a deal on a set of clip-on aero bars. This...
Forum: Triathlon
04-30-08, 02:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,460
Posted By Seamus

Not exactly. The idea is you want to conserve...

Not exactly. The idea is you want to conserve your legs as much as you can for the bike and run segments. If you have a strong efficient kick that doesn't tire your leg muscles, all the better. :)
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04-30-08, 02:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,068
Posted By Seamus

Great write-up Chris, thanks. Unfortunately, i...

Great write-up Chris, thanks. Unfortunately, i don't think my knees will ever tolerate that much running, so it's Sprints and maybe an Olympic for me. As Markg says, 'Float, HAMMER, jog' :D

Jim
04-30-08, 12:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 830
Posted By Seamus

Chris, what size are you? I have a nice midlevel...

Chris, what size are you? I have a nice midlevel bike (Ultegra) that is available for an entry-level price. If you're 5' 10" to 6' 4" it may work for you, depending on your dimensions. I'm in Simi...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-29-08, 02:58 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 352,889
Posted By Seamus

Wow. Just wow. And of course you build your own...

Wow. Just wow. And of course you build your own wheels too. ;)

Did you work at Colnago or Bianchi in a previous life?

Jim
Forum: Triathlon
04-16-08, 03:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,460
Posted By Seamus

Lots of good advice here. One thing I would add...

Lots of good advice here. One thing I would add to the OP, if you've got alternate breathing down and minimal kicking, try using fewer strokes per lap, and exhale slowly between breaths. If you glide...
04-16-08, 03:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 658
Posted By Seamus

Well, I won it. :D My schedule won't allow a...

Well, I won it. :D My schedule won't allow a trip down to Ladera Ranch in the near future, but he appears to be a retailer so I'm sure the bike will be packed and shipped properly. Now to get my...
04-08-08, 04:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 658
Posted By Seamus

Watching... socalrider, my new best friend....

Watching...

socalrider, my new best friend. :D

Jim
04-07-08, 01:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,205
Posted By Seamus

Really? Very cool. Hope you'll post a report...

Really? Very cool. Hope you'll post a report after.

Jim <--- sprints are fine for me ;)
04-04-08, 10:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,984
Posted By Seamus

Didn't mean to say no to the S. Any SV650 will...

Didn't mean to say no to the S. Any SV650 will take you from beginner to 'fast grinner'. :D I've ridden one, and that is the bike I would choose if I was just starting out, either standard, S model...
04-04-08, 10:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,984
Posted By Seamus

I've owned four bikes, and currently ride a 98...

I've owned four bikes, and currently ride a 98 VFR800 with 56K miles on it. Used to commute the 101 and 405 every day. The little ninjas are great starter bikes, but if you're a bigger rider, you...
04-03-08, 11:22 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 4,812
Posted By Seamus

J6

J6
04-03-08, 07:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 658
Posted By Seamus

Wow. Beautiful bike, but way too small. I ride a...

Wow. Beautiful bike, but way too small. I ride a 61-63 road frame. Thanks. I'm in Simi Valley.
04-03-08, 03:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 658
Posted By Seamus

Good shops for entry-level TT/Tri bikes?

I'm looking to upgrade from my spare-roadie-with-clipons to a true Tri rig this season. Anyone know of any local shops trying to move last year's stock (large sizes)? Hoping to spend less than $1500,...
Forum: Triathlon
03-27-08, 06:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 874
Posted By Seamus

+1. Bodyglide is good stuff. Jim

+1. Bodyglide is good stuff.

Jim
Forum: Framebuilders
03-25-08, 06:30 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 352,889
Posted By Seamus

Very very cool. I love lugged steel frames (have...

Very very cool. I love lugged steel frames (have two). Would love to try building one sometime. I'm thinking I need a vacation to the UBI framebuilding course one of these years...

Jim
03-25-08, 06:09 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 8,545
Posted By Seamus

Sheldon, I live about a mile from the arroyo...

Sheldon,

I live about a mile from the arroyo path, so I head over there with the fixed or SS when I want a quick ten miles. I've never had any sort of incident on the path, even passing a group of...
03-25-08, 05:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 686
Posted By Seamus

Another vote for Cool Breeze. My wife doesn't do...

Another vote for Cool Breeze. My wife doesn't do nearly the miles I do, her long was a 52 mile training ride two weeks before, and she finished feeling pretty good.

Jim
03-10-08, 03:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,545
Posted By Seamus

I had a very similar experience last year. I had...

I had a very similar experience last year. I had simply not done enough training, and hadn't figured out my hydration strategy. I started cramping at about the 50-mile mark, and by the time I hit...
03-10-08, 03:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,545
Posted By Seamus

This pretty much mirrors our experience. I was...

This pretty much mirrors our experience. I was supposed to be returning to conquer the century after having to SAG out last year at mile 83 (cramping). Due to a month of rainy weekends and two+ weeks...
03-06-08, 03:50 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,640
Posted By Seamus

Hey Herb. I've been sick for the last two weeks,...

Hey Herb. I've been sick for the last two weeks, so my assault on the 100 will have to wait another year. My wife and I are planning to do the 50, and are staying in Lompoc Friday night. Where can we...
02-27-08, 06:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,453
Posted By Seamus

Ditto. And some variety of Crank Bros for...

Ditto. And some variety of Crank Bros for off-road.

Jim
02-25-08, 07:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,052
Posted By Seamus

Has to be stage 6. The party on Balcom is a...

Has to be stage 6. The party on Balcom is a straight blast.

Jim
02-15-08, 12:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,462
Posted By Seamus

Saw the whole team rolling on Agoura Road near my...

Saw the whole team rolling on Agoura Road near my office Tuesday. Very cool. Gave them a thumbs up and 'Allez'.

Jim
02-15-08, 12:19 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,404
Posted By Seamus

Yeah, that's about how mine go too. Kind of sad...

Yeah, that's about how mine go too. Kind of sad to get off the bike in good position, then watch kids and old ladies run past me...
01-31-08, 07:42 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,439
Posted By Seamus

I'm from the 'cost is not a concern when it comes...

I'm from the 'cost is not a concern when it comes to my eyes' camp. ;) Moosa's not the cheapest, but still reasonable. They charge is based on your prescription (higher refraction = more $$). Mine...
01-28-08, 01:00 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,439
Posted By Seamus

I had mine done two years ago to correct...

I had mine done two years ago to correct nearsightedness and astigmatism. I was something like 20/200 uncorrected, am now 20/15. It was the best thing I've ever done for myself. Couldn't recommend it...
01-26-08, 09:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,346
Posted By Seamus

hahaha. Nice. Good ride, Beanz. Hope to hook...

hahaha. Nice.

Good ride, Beanz. Hope to hook up with you on a socal ride one of these days...

Jim
01-25-08, 12:39 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 4,818
Posted By Seamus

Wow, those must be some good meds you're on...

Wow, those must be some good meds you're on...
01-23-08, 08:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,819
Posted By Seamus

Yes, and if you get the one with the DVD, it...

Yes, and if you get the one with the DVD, it helps even more. It's all about form, and very little about power. Throttling back my effort was the hardest part for me. Out of breath on a run is one...
01-09-08, 01:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,490
Posted By Seamus

I would love to have a 'rain' bike (probably...

I would love to have a 'rain' bike (probably cross with fenders), but not sure I can justify it for the few rainy days we have each year. I did get out on the SS MTB for a damp ride Sunday in Simi....
12-20-07, 12:19 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,083
Posted By Seamus

Colavita Sutter Home

Colavita Sutter Home
11-07-07, 01:35 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,484
Posted By Seamus

Jim, FYI that park at the top of Erbes does have...

Jim, FYI that park at the top of Erbes does have water, but it is hard to spot. It's over by the playground.

Jim
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