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11-10-10, 11:42 AM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 665,336
Posted By Rahzel

http://imgur.com/s4ac8.jpg Rest stop at the...

http://imgur.com/s4ac8.jpg
Rest stop at the Florida Tandem Rally 2010, the fine Hardees restaurant

http://imgur.com/r8YaC.jpg
After the rally, tired but happy
11-10-10, 11:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 645
Posted By Rahzel

Florida Tandem Rally 2010 - quick write up from the "youngest team"

I wanted to write briefly about the inaugural Florida Tandem Rally (FTR), held last weekend in The Villages, FL. Hopefully this rally becomes a go-to event for southern tandem teams in the coming...
10-15-09, 05:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,500
Posted By Rahzel

Our combined age (the metric by which tandem team...

Our combined age (the metric by which tandem team ages are evidently measured, hehe) is 48.
10-14-09, 08:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,086
Posted By Rahzel

I will let the experts comment on some of your...

I will let the experts comment on some of your questions (and see Sheldon Brown's page (http://sheldonbrown.com/synchain.html) for more info on this topic), but I have answers for a few of your...
10-14-09, 08:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,500
Posted By Rahzel

No worries--the shirts are indeed...

No worries--the shirts are indeed tongue-in-cheek! Though I do maintain that aero stuff helps everyone be faster (not just front-of-pack riders), and if someone has the money to spend on that stuff,...
10-14-09, 08:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,086
Posted By Rahzel

How NOT To Adjust Chain Tension On A Tandem

After dropping the timing chain during the STR last weekend, I decided that it was about time to adjust the timing chain tension. I checked and confirmed that there was too much play (about 1" in...
10-11-09, 05:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,500
Posted By Rahzel

PMK! Yes! That was you who took that photo :) ...

PMK! Yes! That was you who took that photo :) I have a photo of you and your stoker with some beautiful portapotties in the background, look for it in your Private Message box soon.
10-11-09, 03:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,500
Posted By Rahzel

Thanks, and definitely we will! We have a second...

Thanks, and definitely we will! We have a second version of this shot (where I'm kissing Lana, it's in the photo gallery I posted), and both of these are going to be distributed with our engagement...
10-11-09, 03:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,500
Posted By Rahzel

Haha, we were actually on your wheel when the...

Haha, we were actually on your wheel when the flat occurred! Lana commented that y'all did a smooth piece of riding to get out of the group.

We will almost certainly be coming up to the STR2010...
10-11-09, 02:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,500
Posted By Rahzel

Southern Tandem Rally 2009 - a quick write-up + photos from the "young team"

Photos - http://picasaweb.google.com/martinmccrory/SouthernTandemRally2009?feat=directlink

(Cross-posted from my blog at http://martinmccrory.wordpress.com)

Lana and I took our Cannondale RT3...
Forum: Triathlon
08-24-09, 02:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,035
Posted By Rahzel

In 60 degree water, wear a wetsuit or risk...

In 60 degree water, wear a wetsuit or risk hypothermia if you're not properly trained to swim in those kinds of temperatures. Regardless of the distance.

Wetsuits will be faster in almost any...
Forum: Triathlon
08-16-09, 05:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 792
Posted By Rahzel

Yes. With those wheels and handlebars, $575 is...

Yes. With those wheels and handlebars, $575 is very fair for that bike. If you do buy it, you may want to take the bike to the bike shop to make sure there are no hidden problems in the frame. ...
Forum: Triathlon
08-12-09, 03:39 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 48,069
Posted By Rahzel

Good points Ian. Remember, installing a Fast...

Good points Ian. Remember, installing a Fast Forward seatpost on a road bike changes the handling of the bike significantly. The weight distribution is changed drastically with the forward post,...
Forum: Triathlon
08-09-09, 02:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 912
Posted By Rahzel

Can you use one of those stationary recumbent...

Can you use one of those stationary recumbent bikes commonly found at gyms? They often have a tall back that may be able to support your back injury.
Forum: Triathlon
08-09-09, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 719
Posted By Rahzel

All of the major manufacturers make a bike that...

All of the major manufacturers make a bike that could potentially fit you. Without knowing more about your morphology, it's tough to tell which of these bikes would work best for you.

Consider...
Forum: Triathlon
08-06-09, 05:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,802
Posted By Rahzel

I would recommend the Jetstream aero bottle. It...

I would recommend the Jetstream aero bottle. It completely eliminates the problem of splashing. It uses a really neat (and quite large) sponge in a more efficient manner than the Profile aerodrink...
Forum: Triathlon
08-02-09, 06:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 714
Posted By Rahzel

With a 3x/week workout schedule in each...

With a 3x/week workout schedule in each discipline, a full multi-week taper is probably not necessary. However, the week of your race should be a reduced volume week. Assuming your race is on...
Forum: Triathlon
08-02-09, 03:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,059
Posted By Rahzel

This is usually not true. In crosswinds, the...

This is usually not true. In crosswinds, the disc cover may act as a sort of "sail" and reduce drag. The bike may be slightly more difficult to handle, but with practice you will usually be faster...
Forum: Triathlon
07-31-09, 07:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,288
Posted By Rahzel

FYI--good times at the Olympic distance...

FYI--good times at the Olympic distance (1.5k/40k/10k) for PROFESSIONAL MEN are in the neighborhood of 18:00/58:00/31:00.

The bad news is that you have some work to do on the bike to get to this...
Forum: Triathlon
07-31-09, 07:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,096
Posted By Rahzel

You will be faster on a $1700 aluminum-framed...

You will be faster on a $1700 aluminum-framed bike with an aero helmet and race wheels than a $3000 carbon bike with a regular helmet and training wheels.

I'd suggest you look at bikes in a...
Forum: Triathlon
07-31-09, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 731
Posted By Rahzel

Most clip-on aerobars render the tops unusable. ...

Most clip-on aerobars render the tops unusable. However, as others have said, you can put your hands on the pads to give yourself a pseudo-"tops" position.

Some long-distance riders (such as RAAM...
Forum: Triathlon
07-29-09, 05:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 48,069
Posted By Rahzel

Just a reminder to folks with questions about...

Just a reminder to folks with questions about buying a triathlon bike--give this thread a read. It will answer many of your questions!
Forum: Triathlon
07-29-09, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,096
Posted By Rahzel

As a starting point, I would read this sticky...

As a starting point, I would read this sticky thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=436387). It will answer many of your initial questions. Once you've read it, let us know if you have...
Forum: Triathlon
07-28-09, 06:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 603
Posted By Rahzel

Transition 1: 1. Remove goggles/cap on the...

Transition 1:

1. Remove goggles/cap on the way to your bike.
2. Put on helmet.
3. Put on shoes.
4. Run bike to mount line and go!

Transition 2:
1. Run bike to your rack.
2. Remove...
Forum: Triathlon
07-28-09, 05:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,969
Posted By Rahzel

To compare your bike split to someone else's bike...

To compare your bike split to someone else's bike split, on a different bike, with different wheels, who may have been putting out a different level of effort than you, is just too many variables to...
Forum: Triathlon
07-27-09, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 739
Posted By Rahzel

For $700-$800 you won't find much in the way of...

For $700-$800 you won't find much in the way of new triathlon bikes. If that is your budget, I would recommend finding a high quality used road bike, attaching clip-on aerobars (and possibly a...
Forum: Triathlon
07-27-09, 10:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 743
Posted By Rahzel

You are overtraining if any of the following are...

You are overtraining if any of the following are true:

1. You get on your bike to do a bike workout, and on the first hill or major effort, you feel AWFUL.
2. You get to the pool for a swim...
Forum: Triathlon
07-27-09, 10:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,931
Posted By Rahzel

Enh, it's really about personal comfort. If you...

Enh, it's really about personal comfort. If you can get through sprints and olympics without any chamois padding, then there's no reason to get tri shorts. If you are planning on doing halfs or...
Forum: Triathlon
07-27-09, 10:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 809
Posted By Rahzel

$40/wheel seems like a high, but understandable...

$40/wheel seems like a high, but understandable price. It's a time-consuming process, and when done properly can take several days. However, most of this time is spent waiting for glue to dry.
...
Forum: Triathlon
07-27-09, 10:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 722
Posted By Rahzel

Guys, the 2008 P2 SL is an aluminum bike. The...

Guys, the 2008 P2 SL is an aluminum bike. The 2009 P2 is what used to be called the P2C, a carbon fiber bike that is significantly more expensive than the 2009 P1 or 2008 P2 SL.

To answer the OPs...
Forum: Triathlon
07-27-09, 10:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 773
Posted By Rahzel

To train for a 5k requires a different training...

To train for a 5k requires a different training philosophy than to train for 400 meter races. A 5k is almost entirely an aerobic workout, whereas a 400 meter effort is mostly anaerobic (and a mile...
Forum: Triathlon
07-27-09, 10:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 872
Posted By Rahzel

Nice job on finishing your first triathlon! ...

Nice job on finishing your first triathlon!

In the future, I would recommend you take some swimming lessons and become more proficient in the water. This will not only help your swim times, it...
07-23-09, 01:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 880
Posted By Rahzel

I think I finally got this fixed. I completely...

I think I finally got this fixed. I completely cleaned and adjusted the drivetrain. That's all it took. DURRRR. Stoker and I did a 10 mile time trial the other day with no noise coming from the...
Forum: Triathlon
07-12-09, 11:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,045
Posted By Rahzel

No, you can't switch the Profile Fast Forward...

No, you can't switch the Profile Fast Forward seat posts around and use them as "Fast Backward" seat posts. They are Thompson-style posts which don't work that way.

However, I'm not sure why you...
07-06-09, 01:14 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 665,336
Posted By Rahzel

We were fortunate enough to get some action shots...

We were fortunate enough to get some action shots on our way out for our ride the other day:

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs183.snc1/6093_879182354370_1900414_50620515_6814319_n.jpg
Forum: Triathlon
07-06-09, 10:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,842
Posted By Rahzel

FYI, Cervelo posts the geometry of their bikes on...

FYI, Cervelo posts the geometry of their bikes on their website. You can confirm there that the P2 and P3 have identical measurements in your size :)

P2:...
Forum: Triathlon
07-06-09, 07:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,378
Posted By Rahzel

Oh, I definitely agree there. Way more...

Oh, I definitely agree there. Way more triathletes than TTers (at least, TTers that care about UCI regulations).



Now here's where I think we disagree. It's absolutely true that the Kona bike...
Forum: Triathlon
07-05-09, 04:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,347
Posted By Rahzel

It shouldn't take 90 seconds to change shoes. To...

It shouldn't take 90 seconds to change shoes. To go from bike shoes to running shoes in T2 should take about 5-10 seconds using the following method:

1. As you are finishing the bike portion,...
Forum: Triathlon
07-05-09, 09:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,378
Posted By Rahzel

The issue with UCI regulations is a complicated...

The issue with UCI regulations is a complicated one. On one hand, triathletes technically don't care about UCI regulations. We don't need no stinkin' "5cm behind bottom bracket" seat positioning...
Forum: Triathlon
07-04-09, 06:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 881
Posted By Rahzel

Unfortunately, you can't really buy a new...

Unfortunately, you can't really buy a new triathlon bike for one large. Most new tri bikes start at around $1500, and in that range, you're looking at aluminum frames, Sora 9spd, entry-level wheels...
Forum: Triathlon
07-04-09, 06:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,737
Posted By Rahzel

Very nice work! It feels great to be able to...

Very nice work! It feels great to be able to "swim for real" doesn't it?

Even though his teachings can be a bit controversial, check out Terry Laughlin's stuff on "Total Immersion swimming." ...
Forum: Triathlon
07-04-09, 06:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,125
Posted By Rahzel

You can make a road bike work as a tri bike with...

You can make a road bike work as a tri bike with a forward-facing seatpost and a different stem. However, the handling may be a bit "twitchy" as your weight distribution is now further forward than...
Forum: Triathlon
07-04-09, 06:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,842
Posted By Rahzel

It depends on what size you are. If you're...

It depends on what size you are. If you're looking at a size 48 or 51, the P2 and P3 fit identically. In sizes 54 and higher, the P3 is a bit "longer" and "lower than the P2. Be sure you get the...
Forum: Triathlon
07-04-09, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,729
Posted By Rahzel

No. Use your clipless pedals. You'll be faster...

No. Use your clipless pedals. You'll be faster and more comfortable. Under 10 miles, maybe, but for 15 miles, you'll probably be faster with the clipless pedals. Practice getting out of your...
Forum: Triathlon
07-04-09, 06:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 768
Posted By Rahzel

That's interesting! Can you share a link with us...

That's interesting! Can you share a link with us that supports this idea?
Forum: Triathlon
07-04-09, 06:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 768
Posted By Rahzel

It's tough to figure out what saddle you want...

It's tough to figure out what saddle you want over the internet. Especially for triathlon. There are all sorts of things to consider--overall saddle length, nose width, padding on nose, cutout,...
06-25-09, 01:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 880
Posted By Rahzel

Okay, so I re-seated the rear wheel in the rear...

Okay, so I re-seated the rear wheel in the rear dropout, checked the RD hanger (it was not perceptibly bent), and re-tensioned/adjusted the rear derailleur cable.

On our ride this morning, the...
06-23-09, 12:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 880
Posted By Rahzel

The cassette and chain are both stock--the bike...

The cassette and chain are both stock--the bike is relatively new--so there is no "old" cassette. However, I do have a well-used (5k miles?) 11-26 9spd cassette that I can swap with the 11-34...
06-23-09, 08:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 880
Posted By Rahzel

That's a good thought, I didn't consider that. ...

That's a good thought, I didn't consider that. However, the chain and cassette are all relatively new, with each having about 250 miles of wear. At any rate, I just checked the chain for stretch...
06-23-09, 08:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 880
Posted By Rahzel

Quick question re: drivetrain noise in '08 C'Dale Road Tandem

Our 2008 Cannondale Road Tandem 3 has been making some unusual drivetrain noise recently. Whenever I shift into the second largest rear cog (30t, cassette is a 9spd 11-34), regardless of which...
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