I got booted from my group ride because I'm a triathlete (seriously).
07-26-11, 12:50 AM
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And the plot thickens: I got a message on facebook from one of the guys in the group, he saw this thread and decided to tell me what happened. The wife of one of the riders had a run in with a triathlete on a local bike path over the weekend and he decided to jump in with the other 2 who didn't like my bike and they convinced the rest of the group that I was an accident waiting to happen. He seemed apologetic, and stood up for me with another rider, but they eventually gave in to the very angry guys who wanted me out. Seems like it was partially about the bike, and partially about one guy getting really pissed off that some guy in a sleeveless jersey almost hit his wife and taking it out on me.
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07-26-11, 02:35 AM
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And they take their marching orders from me.
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07-26-11, 06:25 AM
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I just got a note passed to me in study hall asking if I wanted to join a different group ride, oh and circle yes/no if I still like Susie.
07-26-11, 06:47 AM
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tri bikes dont belong in group road rides. thats all i know. later.
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07-26-11, 07:02 AM
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07-26-11, 07:30 AM
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07-26-11, 07:39 AM
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The problem isn't some handling issue with TT bikes. The real problem is that 90% of the tri geeks out there are Velo Morons who are dangerous in a pace line. If you know what the eff you're doing a TT bike handles (on the cowhorns) much like a regular road bicycle.
Your Uncle Pcad over here may be a Moron, but I am not a Velo Moron.
Your Uncle Pcad over here may be a Moron, but I am not a Velo Moron.
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07-26-11, 07:39 AM
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The problem isn't some handling issue with TT bikes. The real problem is that 90% of the tri geeks out there are Velo Morons who are dangerous in a pace line. If you know what the eff you're doing a TT bike handles (on the cowhorns) much like a regular road bicycle.
Your Uncle Pcad over here may be a Moron, but I am not a Velo Moron.
Your Uncle Pcad over here may be a Moron, but I am not a Velo Moron.
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07-26-11, 07:46 AM
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this is more his speed
07-26-11, 07:48 AM
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Funny video. Music and sound effects make it 10 times funnier, however
After running for miles and miles, I could see how one or many could lose some of the connection between them and their legs, therefore their balance getting out of true.
anyhow @ .35 secs, what the hell is the story of the dangling shoe?
After running for miles and miles, I could see how one or many could lose some of the connection between them and their legs, therefore their balance getting out of true.
anyhow @ .35 secs, what the hell is the story of the dangling shoe?
07-26-11, 08:06 AM
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Funny video. Music and sound effects make it 10 times funnier, however
After running for miles and miles, I could see how one or many could lose some of the connection between them and their legs, therefore their balance getting out of true.
anyhow @ .35 secs, what the hell is the story of the dangling shoe?
After running for miles and miles, I could see how one or many could lose some of the connection between them and their legs, therefore their balance getting out of true.
anyhow @ .35 secs, what the hell is the story of the dangling shoe?
07-26-11, 08:14 AM
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so are we saying a tribike is essentially the same as a road bike, but the owner has some type of aerobars?
is it really that trivial?
just trying to get a hold on what's this is about from a technical POV.
is it really that trivial?
just trying to get a hold on what's this is about from a technical POV.
07-26-11, 08:15 AM
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07-26-11, 08:16 AM
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no, it's a fact that tri bikes are harder to handle...its their geometry...yes you can be a good rider and handle a tri bike well, but you can also be a bad rider and handle a road bike horribly...it comes down to the rider and the comfort level of the group. In this case it came down to the wife...which was a total ***** move since shes not the one riding in the group...
07-26-11, 08:24 AM
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Maybe because they're not all Cervelos. That must be it. My P3 is quite agile when I'm on the cowhorns, really doesn't feel much different than a regular road bike. Of course I am an exceptionally ace bike handler, so don't go by what I say.
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07-26-11, 08:36 AM
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I would argue that your cervelo road is more like a tri thus making the feel in difference minimal. If you're comfortable on both awesome. I have yet to pop my butt on a tri bike....I'd like to just to see how I do...
07-26-11, 08:37 AM
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Seems like you have a daily quote to meet.
07-26-11, 08:41 AM
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Funny video. Music and sound effects make it 10 times funnier, however
After running for miles and miles, I could see how one or many could lose some of the connection between them and their legs, therefore their balance getting out of true.
anyhow @ .35 secs, what the hell is the story of the dangling shoe?
After running for miles and miles, I could see how one or many could lose some of the connection between them and their legs, therefore their balance getting out of true.
anyhow @ .35 secs, what the hell is the story of the dangling shoe?
Triathlons go Swim>Bike>Run.
For faster transitions triathletes leave the shoes clipped onto the bike. They mount on the move, then get their feet inside the shoe. That's why triathlon biking shoes have 1 large velcro strap.
07-26-11, 08:44 AM
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We have strong tri geeks on our main group ride. One of them can't handle his road bike for crap. Drives me nuts, but I give him space and try not to get stuck with his wheel when I'm in line. We don't have a policy on the aero bars but common sense prevails.