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Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-06, 11:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 733
Posted By auto208562

? about my ritchey pro adjustable stem

I just received my ritchey pro adjustable stem but it seems there is a tad bit "give" at the adjustable area. What I mean is, if I hold the stem part, and then hold the other half where it attaches...
Forum: Mountain Bike Racing
04-30-06, 02:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 494
Posted By auto208562

Thanks for the reply. Well, I don't want to walk...

Thanks for the reply. Well, I don't want to walk it so I'm assuming I should get something lighter. What do you think is a good target weight I should be aiming for?

Also, any kind of races...
Forum: Mountain Bike Racing
04-28-06, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 494
Posted By auto208562

Newbie MTB weight ? - Xterra

I've been doing triathlons and wanted to venture into doing the Xterra tris. Though I have a decent tri bike, I only have an old, all stock mtb, and it was fairly cheap back then, Raleigh MTB...
Forum: Triathlon
03-26-06, 10:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 458
Posted By auto208562

I did it. First 1/2 IM and I had a lot of fun. ...

I did it. First 1/2 IM and I had a lot of fun. It was a tad bit on the cold side especially since it rained a little, but the course, venue, volunteers, were all fantastic. I recommend this race...
Forum: Triathlon
03-26-06, 10:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 508
Posted By auto208562

I did it last year. I personally didn't like it,...

I did it last year. I personally didn't like it, so opted for the 1/2 IM down in Oceanside last weekend.

Let us know how it went.
Forum: Triathlon
02-12-06, 11:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,370
Posted By auto208562

I agree with H2OChick about transition but want...

I agree with H2OChick about transition but want to add something. Some people can really be space hogs so just use common sense and be considerate but don't let people overrun your space. ...
Forum: Triathlon
02-12-06, 01:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 542
Posted By auto208562

Great pic. Nice background. When I went up to...

Great pic. Nice background. When I went up to visit the MS HQ, the rain just wouldn't stop. Oh, I love CA :)
Forum: Triathlon
02-08-06, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 744
Posted By auto208562

Um...not really. The wheels are the same size. ...

Um...not really. The wheels are the same size. The bike above you are looking at has the same size as the most common tri/road bikes, the 700cc. And the front and rear are the same size also.
...
Forum: Triathlon
02-08-06, 11:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 744
Posted By auto208562

Well, when people consider buying a bike, most...

Well, when people consider buying a bike, most people will go with either a road or tri bike, but this bike looks like a hybrid with MTB bars and road tires. It sort of reminds me of my MTB when I...
Forum: Triathlon
02-08-06, 01:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 720
Posted By auto208562

Don't have them or even tried them, but I do own...

Don't have them or even tried them, but I do own a Cervelo so you know which one I vote for :)
Forum: Triathlon
02-08-06, 01:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 622
Posted By auto208562

Try looking at felts. They are a pretty popular...

Try looking at felts. They are a pretty popular bike company with reasonable price, fairly decent inventory, and I believe life time warranty.

Their entry level road bikes are the f24 and f90...
Forum: Triathlon
02-07-06, 01:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 622
Posted By auto208562

I'm just worried about the fit. A bike with the...

I'm just worried about the fit. A bike with the best components will be negated by a bad fit. It's one thing if you saw the same bike at the lbs and tried it and now are trying to find a better...
Forum: Triathlon
02-07-06, 12:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 622
Posted By auto208562

I'm not even sure what your question is. You...

I'm not even sure what your question is. You said you were told by your lbs that you should ride a 56cm trek road bike (which model?). Then you found a 56cm road bike on ebay but it's not a trek...
Forum: Triathlon
02-07-06, 12:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,526
Posted By auto208562

I agree also. Like I said above, I have both and...

I agree also. Like I said above, I have both and the full sleeve is not only faster but more efficient (my heart rate is much lower and I feel fresher).
Forum: Triathlon
02-05-06, 11:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Posted By auto208562

I am your exact height with almost an identical...

I am your exact height with almost an identical inseam length (off only by a couple of cm). I went with a 54cm Cervelo Dual 10 2005 which I believe has exact geometry and measurements as the 2006...
Forum: Triathlon
02-04-06, 12:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 817
Posted By auto208562

I don't know specifically on the KM40, but...

I don't know specifically on the KM40, but generally the tri bike will be smaller but it really depends. You need to get to your lbs to get a proper fitting.
Forum: Triathlon
02-03-06, 02:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,263
Posted By auto208562

Everyone i've seen is rear, possibility of...

Everyone i've seen is rear, possibility of flipping especially with weight distributed on the front end.
Forum: Triathlon
02-03-06, 12:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,526
Posted By auto208562

The full sleeved wetsuit is faster and more...

The full sleeved wetsuit is faster and more efficient in the water. Faster because of less drag and better balance, and more efficient, because you will save some energy for the other diciplines...
Forum: Triathlon
02-03-06, 12:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,263
Posted By auto208562

This is 100% correct. It is mainly used for more...

This is 100% correct. It is mainly used for more technical courses which may contain some turns or declines where you may need to come out of the aero to slow down, but these brakes will help...
Forum: Triathlon
02-03-06, 12:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,525
Posted By auto208562

It's nearly impossible for anyone to really say...

It's nearly impossible for anyone to really say which size bike is right for you. There's so many brands out there with very different geometries and top tube lengths, so a 54 on one bike may be...
Forum: Triathlon
02-01-06, 10:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,263
Posted By auto208562

I can see why $95 is alot but compared to what...

I can see why $95 is alot but compared to what people paid for their tri bikes, that's actually little. Also, I'm not that mechanically inclined.

That said, I'd really like to see pictures of...
Forum: Triathlon
02-01-06, 08:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,263
Posted By auto208562

You mean like this? This is one of the only...

You mean like this? This is one of the only aerobar brakes I've seen down cleanly.

http://trizilla.com/triathlon/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=11877
Forum: Triathlon
01-28-06, 10:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 670
Posted By auto208562

I think small is probably a better guess. But...

I think small is probably a better guess. But that's just my opinion. I would probably get a medium and I'm 5'10".

Here's the geometry and sizing. Just scroll down to the Flite 300 section. ...
Forum: Triathlon
01-28-06, 10:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 595
Posted By auto208562

I think you should borrow a bike for your first...

I think you should borrow a bike for your first tri if you don't have one. I rode a MTB for my first two tris because I didn't want to spend any money on this sport if I wasn't going to do it long...
Forum: Triathlon
01-25-06, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 718
Posted By auto208562

I agree with Merlin on the wheels. ...

I agree with Merlin on the wheels.

Regarding what to wear, that's your preference. My reason is that I can use the shorts and top outside of tri without looking wierd. For example, the tri...
Forum: Triathlon
01-25-06, 01:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 718
Posted By auto208562

1. Yes, check out performancebike or nashbar. ...

1. Yes, check out performancebike or nashbar. Profile centuries are like 50 bucks.

2. I personally don't wear a tri suit. I have a pair of desoto tri shorts and an underarmour top. I do wear...
Forum: Triathlon
01-22-06, 11:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,525
Posted By auto208562

I am 5'10" and ride a 54cm Cervelo Dual 10 with...

I am 5'10" and ride a 54cm Cervelo Dual 10 with 90mm stem. My inseam is about 2" shorter than yours and I thus, have a longer torso. My lbs fitted me for the 54cm but now, I feel that I probably...
Forum: Triathlon
01-03-06, 05:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 716
Posted By auto208562

Yes, that's a very rough asummption. My elbows...

Yes, that's a very rough asummption. My elbows are just a tad bit short of the pads so if looking from the side of the bike, it looks like my elbows hang off the pads (toward my torso).

You...
Forum: Triathlon
01-02-06, 05:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,512
Posted By auto208562

Are you talking speedo type like what Faris Al...

Are you talking speedo type like what Faris Al Sultan wore? If you are, then I have no idea. If you are talking about tri shorts (that look like jammers) then I would recommend desotosports. They...
Forum: Triathlon
01-02-06, 05:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,000
Posted By auto208562

I only ride my tri bike only and most of the...

I only ride my tri bike only and most of the equipment is on the X-lab (example of what it looks like at http://trisports.com/xlflbakit.html) which can hold the spares, C02 cartridges, and C02 pump...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-05, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 636
Posted By auto208562

Thanks for the opinions and advice. Dave

Thanks for the opinions and advice.
Dave
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-05, 10:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 636
Posted By auto208562

old 10 speed v. current road bikes differences???

I've always been a mountain bike rider, I was wondering if someone can break down the differences between old 10 speed v. current road bikes. And is it even worth getting one? (I will use it for...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-05, 01:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 360
Posted By auto208562

Dumb question, but can you just use the original...

Dumb question, but can you just use the original shifter and brake levers on the mtb and use it on the rode drop bars?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-05, 08:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 360
Posted By auto208562

Swapping mtb to road bike drop handlebars

Ok, I didn't know where to post this, so hopefully this is the right place. I would like to swap my mtb handlebars and shifters and brake levers for road drop handlebars and shifters and brake...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-17-05, 08:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 291
Posted By auto208562

Swapping mtb handlebars for drop handlebars

Has anyone tried this? I would like to swap my mtb handlebars for drop handlebars (including shifters, brake levers, etc). I just saw someone on the road the other day with such a conversion but...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-05, 09:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,687
Posted By auto208562

Man, this thread sort of took a slight turn...I...

Man, this thread sort of took a slight turn...I just want to know if the brands are ok regardless of where I buy it.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-05, 01:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,687
Posted By auto208562

Opinions on Mercier or Motobecane

I am very new to rode bikes (ridden a mtb all my life) and was wondering if anyone had heard of a brand called Mercier or Motobecane. I've only seen brands like TREK, Cannondale, Felt, etc but never...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-25-05, 12:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,943
Posted By auto208562

Thanks everyone for your opinions. I think I'll...

Thanks everyone for your opinions. I think I'll pick a set up.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-24-05, 07:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,943
Posted By auto208562

Do bar ends really help?

I would like the 411 on what people think about bar ends? Do they really help or are they just hype?

Any information, pros and cons, are greatly appreciated.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-17-05, 10:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 449
Posted By auto208562

Dang it...Can you tell me how to check for what...

Dang it...Can you tell me how to check for what you are referring to, or if it is alot of info, redirect me to a website which can help me figure it out before I screw something up. Thanks for the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-17-05, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 449
Posted By auto208562

crank systems

I had a general question on crank systems. I was wondering if they are pretty much all compatible with each other meaning I have an older mtb which I want to swap it over with a newer mtb.
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