Post Your Tri Bike!
09-27-08, 07:06 PM
#426
Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 37
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Luckily, living in Southern California Triathlon and Cycling is huge and there are a lot of great deals on craigslist if you're patient and fast. Many people get into the sport, buy a nice bike and a bunch of equipment only give it up after a few months. I've actually done ok at "flipping" bikes and accessories on CL. Paid for much of this bike that way.
Last edited by joker70; 09-27-08 at 07:11 PM.
09-27-08, 07:40 PM
#427
Senior Member
Well done and congratulations. That's a great looking bike (even if I an a wee bit biased 
). I'll be keeping my eyes posted for deals in my neck of the woods.
). I'll be keeping my eyes posted for deals in my neck of the woods.
09-27-08, 09:37 PM
#428
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 199
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Thanks! The contraption is a Beaker Concepts Hydrotail. Same concept as the X-Labs wing. It was a toss up for me as to which to buy, I went Hydrotail because it came with two bottle cages, and I liked that it held the bottles a little lower, making the bike easier to mount and placing the bottle at more natural reach for me. I was going to get one of those sonic nuts so I could attach an inflator and some co2, but now that I've seen Vittoria Pit Stop (fix-a-flat) for bikes, I'm trying to come up with a way to mount that on the hydrotail instead.
10-18-08, 07:15 PM
#429
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: South of the Boonies, MD
Posts: 221
Bikes: 2004 LITESPEED VORTEX; 2008 FELT B12
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Please note that I only have a few training rides on the Pedal Force so it is hard to be objective (still has the new bike smell). I have not ridden on the disc yet either, except literally around the block once. What I can say is that compared to my Leader it is much smoother on the road and seems to glide just a bit easier. I have spent most of my time this year on our tandem, training and participating in a few metric centuries so there has been really no time to ride this at all. After Monday, all my planned rides are done for the year, so I will have the opportunity to really test it out on the road. The training configuration will be two 50mm deep carbon wheels, then I will switch to the rear disk for any event I might do later in the year.
One of the things that led me to the Pedal Force is that I was looking real hard at the Planet X Stealth. I had read very good reviews of it on-line. I also had previous experience with Pedal Force as I own three of their road frames. I also saw that last year Willier without their own TT bike rebranded this exact frame in some of their pro races. That was enough to tip the scale in the Pedal Force's favor. That and the low frame price compared to the other options available.
Since this is a picture thread and not a review thread, I will add another picture here:
One of the things that led me to the Pedal Force is that I was looking real hard at the Planet X Stealth. I had read very good reviews of it on-line. I also had previous experience with Pedal Force as I own three of their road frames. I also saw that last year Willier without their own TT bike rebranded this exact frame in some of their pro races. That was enough to tip the scale in the Pedal Force's favor. That and the low frame price compared to the other options available.
Since this is a picture thread and not a review thread, I will add another picture here:
10-18-08, 07:21 PM
#430
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posts: 310
Bikes: Trek 1500 road bike, Giant Trinity Alliance tri bike
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I believe those extensions are the Blackwell Wrist Relief extensions. Similar to "S" bends, but supposedly much more comfortable on the wrists (hence the name).
Beautiful bike and build, WheresWaldo!
Beautiful bike and build, WheresWaldo!
10-23-08, 10:01 PM
#431
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 6
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Hi All
This is my first post after stumbling across this place.
here's my new race bike. The last one came to a premature end against the front of a car. Lets hope I recover enough to do this some justice. It's only been out a few times and set up is still be played with but my best so far is 100kmTT in 2:43 or 36.8kmh.
I have been doing Ironman distance of late and was only 3 weeks out from my race when hit. Although recovery is long and slow I hope to get back out there some time late next year.
Dave
10-23-08, 11:14 PM
#432
Body by Guinness
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Irvine, CA
Posts: 3,326
Bikes: Specialized Allez Pro; Cervelo P2 SL; Tsunami (Converted to Fixed Gear)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Nice ride. Welcome to the forum and best wishes for your recovery.
__________________
Fredo, you're my older brother and I love you...but don't ever take sides, with anyone, against the family again...ever.
Fredo, you're my older brother and I love you...but don't ever take sides, with anyone, against the family again...ever.
10-24-08, 02:34 PM
#433
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Kingston ON. Canada
Posts: 92
Bikes: Cannondale SR, Mountin bike daily beater
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Hey Dave nice ride! I noticed you listed you TT and average in KM, where ya from?
Dwayne
Dwayne
10-24-08, 07:31 PM
#434
Banned.
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 54
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
10-25-08, 01:43 AM
#435
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 6
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
10-25-08, 01:46 AM
#436
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 6
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
10-25-08, 02:47 AM
#437
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Posts: 1,554
Bikes: Focus trash find commuter, Eddy Merckx Corsa, BP Stealth TT bike, Leader 720 TT bike, Boardman Comp Hybrid drop bar conversion, Quantec CX budget cyclocross build, SerottaNOS frameset ready to build up!
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 129 Post(s)
Liked 105 Times
in
70 Posts
I'm doing TT's and trianthlons on a very limited budget.
This bike came up local to me on eBay so I went for it - it's a mid-'90s Gitane Mach 320. The whole aero position was a bit extreme with the original stem so I swapped it for the touring stem you can see on the picture.
The bike had hardly been used, everything was original.
The saddle is now more horizontal. The strap pedals on the photo are now replaced with cleat ones.
Projects for next season - putting the drop bar shifters on the Aero bars (somehow), a decent set of tyres, a CH-Aero rear wheel cover and a better front wheel (I just got a Mavic Axium for pennies on eBay), swapping that saddle over for a better one, losing 20 lbs, training more, drinking less beer, etc etc.
Anyway, it's a bit out of place in the midst of all the incredible carbon machinery on the thread, but I feel pretty much the same when I rack it in the bike park of a Tri event! Best times - 10 mile TT in 24'01", 40km tri split 62'. I'm 220 lbs.
In action:
This bike came up local to me on eBay so I went for it - it's a mid-'90s Gitane Mach 320. The whole aero position was a bit extreme with the original stem so I swapped it for the touring stem you can see on the picture.
The bike had hardly been used, everything was original.
The saddle is now more horizontal. The strap pedals on the photo are now replaced with cleat ones.
Projects for next season - putting the drop bar shifters on the Aero bars (somehow), a decent set of tyres, a CH-Aero rear wheel cover and a better front wheel (I just got a Mavic Axium for pennies on eBay), swapping that saddle over for a better one, losing 20 lbs, training more, drinking less beer, etc etc.
Anyway, it's a bit out of place in the midst of all the incredible carbon machinery on the thread, but I feel pretty much the same when I rack it in the bike park of a Tri event! Best times - 10 mile TT in 24'01", 40km tri split 62'. I'm 220 lbs.
In action:
10-25-08, 11:33 AM
#439
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NWNJ
Posts: 3,704
Bikes: Road bike is a Carbon Bianchi C2C & Grandis (1980's), Gary Fisher Mt Bike, Trek Tandem & Mongoose SS MTB circa 1992.
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 722 Post(s)
Liked 353 Times
in
226 Posts
Well I only have an old school C dale CAD 3 roady as my Tri bike...It is a 54 cm so a size smaller than my road ride, A new Bianci 928 full carbon.
I just bought a new BB so I may use my old school square BB Dura Ace cranks. The Rolph's are old but as light as any newer wheel and fast....they were a gift.
Peace
I just bought a new BB so I may use my old school square BB Dura Ace cranks. The Rolph's are old but as light as any newer wheel and fast....they were a gift.
Peace
10-30-08, 06:43 PM
#440
Tri Bikes
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Posts: 2
Bikes: Valdora PHX / XRD road bike /bpStealth aero bike
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Valdora PHX Pearl
Okay...I'm side tracked now.
I was looking for road teams / clubs for the Valdora grass roots program (carbon road bikes) but ran across this thread.
This is the 2009 PHX Pearl. You might not recognize the brand unless you take Triathlete Mag or visit slowtwitch.com . This is not an open model like a number of the carbon bikes that pop up on the web. It's made with UHM carbon and weighs 1.2 kg and has earned the highest independetnt fatigue/strength certification possible in the industry. Geo is semi-compact with skinny head / top tubes. A favorite of Ex NFL centers and 110 lb girls for that matter.
10-30-08, 06:48 PM
#441
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NWNJ
Posts: 3,704
Bikes: Road bike is a Carbon Bianchi C2C & Grandis (1980's), Gary Fisher Mt Bike, Trek Tandem & Mongoose SS MTB circa 1992.
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 722 Post(s)
Liked 353 Times
in
226 Posts
Dude your huge....are you a beast on the bike ...canya run?
10-31-08, 04:58 PM
#442
Tri Bikes
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Posts: 2
Bikes: Valdora PHX / XRD road bike /bpStealth aero bike
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Ha. No, not me, but this guy caan run! Ex Professional athlete who wasn't ready to be done competing. Can you dig?
That's why I think this sport is awesome.
That's why I think this sport is awesome.
11-02-08, 04:38 PM
#443
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posts: 310
Bikes: Trek 1500 road bike, Giant Trinity Alliance tri bike
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
At my last race of the season (a duathlon in Marshall, IL), my girlfriend took some awesome pictures of me on my awesome (at least, I think it is) bike--a 2008 Giant Trinity Alliance with a "ghetto budget homemade" spec--the only stock part left on the bike are the brakes! I've posted my bike on this thread before, but I wanted to repost with some cool action shots.
Specs:
Frameset: 2008 Giant Trinity Alliance
Wheels: Vuelta Carbon Tubular 50mm rim depth with rear disc cover
Tires: Vittoria Evo Corsa CX
Aerobars: Oval Single Bend extensions w/Profile T2+ pads and mounting equipment
Basebar: Nashbar cheap thingy
Brake Levers: Tektro cheap thingys
Brakes: Xero cheap thingys
Saddle: Profile Tri-Stryke
Shifters: Shimano Dura-Ace 9spd
Cranks: Shimano Compact 50/34
Derailleurs: Shimano Ultegra 9spd
Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace 9spd 11-23
Chain: SRAM 9spd
Pedals: Shimano R540
Specs:
Frameset: 2008 Giant Trinity Alliance
Wheels: Vuelta Carbon Tubular 50mm rim depth with rear disc cover
Tires: Vittoria Evo Corsa CX
Aerobars: Oval Single Bend extensions w/Profile T2+ pads and mounting equipment
Basebar: Nashbar cheap thingy
Brake Levers: Tektro cheap thingys
Brakes: Xero cheap thingys
Saddle: Profile Tri-Stryke
Shifters: Shimano Dura-Ace 9spd
Cranks: Shimano Compact 50/34
Derailleurs: Shimano Ultegra 9spd
Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace 9spd 11-23
Chain: SRAM 9spd
Pedals: Shimano R540
Last edited by Rahzel; 11-12-08 at 07:10 PM.
11-03-08, 05:02 AM
#444
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Posts: 1,554
Bikes: Focus trash find commuter, Eddy Merckx Corsa, BP Stealth TT bike, Leader 720 TT bike, Boardman Comp Hybrid drop bar conversion, Quantec CX budget cyclocross build, SerottaNOS frameset ready to build up!
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 129 Post(s)
Liked 105 Times
in
70 Posts
Itīs easier to pedal with your feet in the shoe.
Seriously though, super shots amd the bike looks fast.
Seriously though, super shots amd the bike looks fast.
11-10-08, 09:30 PM
#445
triathlete? roadie? MTB?
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Bellevue, NE
Posts: 384
Bikes: Cannondale Slice One tri bike, Cannondale F300 Hardtail MTB, Bianchi Giro roadie
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Just got a new (to me) tri/TT bike, bought it used from a fellow who was sponsored and is getting rid of his old gear. Still haven't fit it out with pedals, or hydration equipment, but it is a sweet ride when I used my road bike's pedals on it to make sure it would fit and all. base bike is a Cannondale Slice, with Dura-Ace components throughout and Reynolds Solitude wheels. Size is 58 cm, and the geometry is all set to a TT bike. Need to adjust the seat forward a bit, and maybe get a stem that is not quite so aggressive.
Looking forward to taking this one out on my next tri!
Looking forward to taking this one out on my next tri!
11-27-08, 07:46 PM
#447
novice at best
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: El Dorado County, CA
Posts: 3
Bikes: 1993 Cannondale R400, 1996 QR tequilo
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Quintana Roo Tequilo 1996
Just purchased, new to the sport. 1996 Quintana Roo Tequilo with dura-ace f/r derailers, crank and cassette.
Hubs, stem and other stuff has QR stamped on it.
12-01-08, 04:04 AM
#448
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: West Central FL
Posts: 381
Bikes: Specialized, Felt, Surly, Masi,Giant
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Here's my new toy, I still need a set of race wheels but Christmas is on the way maybe Santa has me on the nice list. It's not that I haven't been bad I just didn't get caught!!
12-01-08, 08:07 AM
#449
triathlete? roadie? MTB?
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Bellevue, NE
Posts: 384
Bikes: Cannondale Slice One tri bike, Cannondale F300 Hardtail MTB, Bianchi Giro roadie
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
nice ride!
12-01-08, 08:13 PM
#450
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 214
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
My trek 1000, lovely eh? I'll be getting TT brake levers and bar end shifters when I find time/money, but for now it gets the job done.