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 2016-01-25 8:28 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
 310  Raleigh, North Carolina |  Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - ClosedOriginally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by Atlantia Quick pre-blizzard drive by. We're ready for the snow, pantry is stocked, cars are gassed up. We usually lose power during thunderstorms, so we're expecting to lose power with this one, and are as prepared as we can hope to be. If I disappear from BT for awhile due to power outages, find me on Instagram, as my phone has a decent battery and my dog loves to pose! It seems a bit shallow to say this, since so many of us deal with such intense life issues. But I need to get it off my chest: I am struggling very hard with a bout of depression right now. The last day has been extremely e Pod is a first step. Love you guys!!! Laura, I've been meaning to get back to this. It is not shallow at all, it is real and can be truly cchallenging. I say this not because I need anything in particular from the Pod, but because I think too often those of us who struggle with this keep it hidden and put on the happy face. That is not the right thing to do. I wish I had the courage to say something like this to my IRL friends, but saying it to thhallenging at times. Thank you for your honesty and willingness to open up. That is a huge step and one that can be hard to take. I've been thinking and praying for you since I read this. You are strong and I believe your future far outweighs your present. Keep working through it! And work through the snow as well!!!! Certainly not shallow. I also struggle with depression. Running is probably the best tool I have found for dealing with it and I am so thankful I am able to do it. Chin up and never hesitate to reach out to the people around you. I've been treated for depression as well (better living through chemicals!). Most people that have never experienced it think of it as feeling sad or that it is something you can choose. It's not. It's more of a flat affect and exhaustion (at least as I experienced it). Anyway, it sounds like there are plenty of us on here that can relate and like the others, feel free to reach out via PM. At least exercise is one of the better tools to fight it. Hang in there! |
| 2016-01-25 9:12 PM in reply to: CRFTX2001 |
Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by CRFTX2001 Originally posted by IndoIronYanti It's always a good weekend when I don't have homework. The bike issue hasn't really come up much since I took it into the shop, but I'm sure the coaches will work something out. I'll probably bring it up again when my team goes for a ride on Tuesday, though. Originally posted by CRFTX2001 I feel like I'm the only one who didn't get hit by the blizzard. We had a few irregularly cold days, then it was back to normal winter temps. I'm sure the other Texans on this thread will say they haven''t seen any blizzard-like weather either, but it seems like everywhere I look people are complaining about snow. I know, right? I mean ... it was perfectly fine here at 41.2 degrees ... uh, Celsius How is your weekend otherwise, Connor? Did you have a chance to talk about bike assembly with the other coach or the original coach? It's one of those real life things that might be awhile before you see something, or you might never really see an answer to even it if does get taken care of. At least not an obvious one. Hope it does work out ok. |
| 2016-01-25 9:22 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by jmkizer Neither! Your regular tread should be totally fine unless it's icy. If it's icy, I might not running it. Itherwise. Microspikes (or Nanospikes) if it's deep, snowshoes (unfortunately ) or skis! YakTrax Run or YakTrax Pro?  After the brief time with yaktrax before, I just use a decent pair of trail shoes. If those don't seem good enough I'll go inside instead. Might go skiing or otherwise, but haven't counted that as running, like how the elliptical isn't running either. I'm really on the fence. Every year I want ... something ... for a few weeks to help especially with running but now also with dog walking (Emma was old enough that we'd just let her in the back yard, Zoe is young enough that she makes "projects" in the yard and while we support furthering her education, landscape architect was not really the career that we had in mind for her.) So it snows -- the last few years it's been sleet and not actual snow -- and I want YakTrax or similar and I don't know if they would help or not and then I shop around and forget about them and then 11 months passes and... Ben - skip the YakTrax, use the treadmill TJ - get Nanospikes instead Dave - put screws in old shoes Salty - just run (but not on ice) lol to her Landscape Architect projects I'll give you a little better breakdown, per all the scenarios and types of traction I have used. Yak Trax are more like cable chains while microspikes are actual spikes. I prefer the microspikes significantly over yak trax for glacier travel and trail running on icy or very hard packed slippery snow because they actually dig in, especially on steep surfaces. However, I could see the yak trax being better on an even surface like a sidewalk because they don't protrude out so much and have a more even underfoot feel. I'm not sure how well they would do on ice though. For walking they would probably be ok, but running might be a little sketchier. I think if you can help it, picking a non paved trail would be a preferred place to run so that you aren't going back and forth between shoveled and non-shoveled sidewalks and whatnot. Screw shoes are also for consistent show or ice. They would be pretty terrible running on anything that has sections of paved surface. It would be like running with track spikes on the concrete (makes me cringe every time!) There are a couple reasons I prefer micro-spikes over screw shoes , one is that any shoes that I have that are old and I would actually be willing to put screws in are retired for a reason, because I wore them out and they are no longer suitable to run in. Second, there tends to be too much diversity where I am running to commit to shoes with screws. Think I had some similar thoughts, but really haven't looked at add-ons for the snow in some time. If I felt like getting something, it would be more the run version of yak trax, which I believe would be microspike. For reasons already mentioned, and so you can run most naturally. Being able to run well & easily can get overlooked at times. Not entirely sold on screw shoes either for much the same reasons. In addition, I likely have much bigger shoes than Adrienne, but would still be wondering on the slip potential on the hard surfaces. Also, this might show a little bit about being careful of changing the question after the answers are up. I said what I have done earlier, but it isn't always what I'd recommend as people have different situations. I have fairly easy access to some decent quality treadmills, I don't mind running on a treadmill, and the roads are just plain dangerous to run along when the weather is bad because there isn't really much room. |
| 2016-01-25 9:27 PM in reply to: cdban66 |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by TXTriRook Question for the bike experts out there. I now have 2 bikes, 1 is a 10 speed road bike and the other is an 11 speed tri bike. I have race wheels which I (aka the bike shop) put the 11 speed cassette on and plan on using on my tri bike. I'm wondering if for training purposes I can switch the wheels in and out of my tri bike and road bike without having to change anything else. I've seen online they sell chains for 10 vs 11 speed so does this mean I can't just swap the wheels and ride? I haven't done much work on my 11 yet, but the RD might be the issue. I'd look into that side of things, as the shifting may be where the issue is. Keep in mind, the 11 may need a wider hub and/or more narrow chain (depending on brand and groupset). So shifting may be compromised a bit both up front and in back. I have found a few things to be true with bikes and one of them is that trying it on the repair stand (with much care) will definitely give you the most firsthand information. ETA I am far from an expert! The shifting would definitely be a problem. The spacing in the cassette is different with the 11 spd being more tightly spaced. You would have to change the cassette for each bike. I think one of the chain sizes might work ok with the other, but not both. Also can't remember which it was, don't have 11 spd yet. Electronic shifting *might* have the programming to swap back & forth, but can't remember for sure. |
| 2016-01-25 10:03 PM in reply to: brigby1 |
Member 285 Cypress, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Budget turned in, now it's down to explaining the increases Hopefully I can get back into normal routine. Added 3 or 4 pounds over the last two weeks too. Sitting in front of a screen for 12 hours a day and stress eating on candy is not a good combo. I also seem to be extremely hungry lately after my workouts and probably have been eating too much right after my runs. Anyone have any tips on how to deal with that. It seems especially bad after longer runs and after swimming. I second Sean's statement on no blizzard here in Texas. 70s yesterday, but definitely windy. On my run yesterday I pretty much had front wind the first half of my run and then, would you not, when I started heading back it stopped, sigh. |
| 2016-01-26 9:17 AM in reply to: brigby1 |
| 436 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by TXTriRook Question for the bike experts out there. I now have 2 bikes, 1 is a 10 speed road bike and the other is an 11 speed tri bike. I have race wheels which I (aka the bike shop) put the 11 speed cassette on and plan on using on my tri bike. I'm wondering if for training purposes I can switch the wheels in and out of my tri bike and road bike without having to change anything else. I've seen online they sell chains for 10 vs 11 speed so does this mean I can't just swap the wheels and ride? I haven't done much work on my 11 yet, but the RD might be the issue. I'd look into that side of things, as the shifting may be where the issue is. Keep in mind, the 11 may need a wider hub and/or more narrow chain (depending on brand and groupset). So shifting may be compromised a bit both up front and in back. I have found a few things to be true with bikes and one of them is that trying it on the repair stand (with much care) will definitely give you the most firsthand information. ETA I am far from an expert! The shifting would definitely be a problem. The spacing in the cassette is different with the 11 spd being more tightly spaced. You would have to change the cassette for each bike. I think one of the chain sizes might work ok with the other, but not both. Also can't remember which it was, don't have 11 spd yet. Electronic shifting *might* have the programming to swap back & forth, but can't remember for sure. Too bad but thanks for the info. For those of you in the same boat as me, 1 tri bike with race wheels, do you use your race wheels all the time? Given my tri bike is new and I've only ridden it on the trainer I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to ride outside without being "that guy" showing up for group rides decked out like I'm ready to race. |
| 2016-01-26 9:25 AM in reply to: 0 |
Master 9705  Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by TXTriRook Originally posted by brigby1 Too bad but thanks for the info. For those of you in the same boat as me, 1 tri bike with race wheels, do you use your race wheels all the time? Given my tri bike is new and I've only ridden it on the trainer I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to ride outside without being "that guy" showing up for group rides decked out like I'm ready to race. Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by TXTriRook Question for the bike experts out there. I now have 2 bikes, 1 is a 10 speed road bike and the other is an 11 speed tri bike. I have race wheels which I (aka the bike shop) put the 11 speed cassette on and plan on using on my tri bike. I'm wondering if for training purposes I can switch the wheels in and out of my tri bike and road bike without having to change anything else. I've seen online they sell chains for 10 vs 11 speed so does this mean I can't just swap the wheels and ride? I haven't done much work on my 11 yet, but the RD might be the issue. I'd look into that side of things, as the shifting may be where the issue is. Keep in mind, the 11 may need a wider hub and/or more narrow chain (depending on brand and groupset). So shifting may be compromised a bit both up front and in back. I have found a few things to be true with bikes and one of them is that trying it on the repair stand (with much care) will definitely give you the most firsthand information. ETA I am far from an expert! The shifting would definitely be a problem. The spacing in the cassette is different with the 11 spd being more tightly spaced. You would have to change the cassette for each bike. I think one of the chain sizes might work ok with the other, but not both. Also can't remember which it was, don't have 11 spd yet. Electronic shifting *might* have the programming to swap back & forth, but can't remember for sure. First off, not all group rides welcome tri bikes and no group rides in my area welcome the use of aero bars on any bikes. If you plan to use your aero bars, you probably will not be in a group ride/pace line. Regarding the wheels, a lot of people in my area will ride on 60mm all the time. It just depends on the wheels. I don't know anyone who rides their Zipps all the time but Shimmano or Reynolds or Bontragger, sure. The only problem that they have is if they flat, they need to have extra valve extenders, etc. because if their spare is bad... (and yes, I've seen this happen). Really, it just depends on the wheel. P.S. Please use the BT training log. It's a Manatee requirement. If you need help, please let us know. Edited by jmkizer 2016-01-26 9:27 AM |
| 2016-01-26 9:56 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
| 436 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by TXTriRook Originally posted by brigby1 Too bad but thanks for the info. For those of you in the same boat as me, 1 tri bike with race wheels, do you use your race wheels all the time? Given my tri bike is new and I've only ridden it on the trainer I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to ride outside without being "that guy" showing up for group rides decked out like I'm ready to race. Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by TXTriRook Question for the bike experts out there. I now have 2 bikes, 1 is a 10 speed road bike and the other is an 11 speed tri bike. I have race wheels which I (aka the bike shop) put the 11 speed cassette on and plan on using on my tri bike. I'm wondering if for training purposes I can switch the wheels in and out of my tri bike and road bike without having to change anything else. I've seen online they sell chains for 10 vs 11 speed so does this mean I can't just swap the wheels and ride? I haven't done much work on my 11 yet, but the RD might be the issue. I'd look into that side of things, as the shifting may be where the issue is. Keep in mind, the 11 may need a wider hub and/or more narrow chain (depending on brand and groupset). So shifting may be compromised a bit both up front and in back. I have found a few things to be true with bikes and one of them is that trying it on the repair stand (with much care) will definitely give you the most firsthand information. ETA I am far from an expert! The shifting would definitely be a problem. The spacing in the cassette is different with the 11 spd being more tightly spaced. You would have to change the cassette for each bike. I think one of the chain sizes might work ok with the other, but not both. Also can't remember which it was, don't have 11 spd yet. Electronic shifting *might* have the programming to swap back & forth, but can't remember for sure. First off, not all group rides welcome tri bikes and no group rides in my area welcome the use of aero bars on any bikes. If you plan to use your aero bars, you probably will not be in a group ride/pace line. Regarding the wheels, a lot of people in my area will ride on 60mm all the time. It just depends on the wheels. I don't know anyone who rides their Zipps all the time but Shimmano or Reynolds or Bontragger, sure. The only problem that they have is if they flat, they need to have extra valve extenders, etc. because if their spare is bad... (and yes, I've seen this happen). Really, it just depends on the wheel. P.S. Please use the BT training log. It's a Manatee requirement. If you need help, please let us know. I have Williams wheels. The few group rides I do tend to be with a triathlon club so aero bars are expected! Sounds like I'll just have to deal with it. As for the training log, I definitely need help . I'm in the Manatee Strava group if that makes a difference. |
| 2016-01-26 10:36 AM in reply to: TXTriRook |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by TXTriRook Originally posted by jmkizer I have Williams wheels. The few group rides I do tend to be with a triathlon club so aero bars are expected! Sounds like I'll just have to deal with it. As for the training log, I definitely need help Originally posted by TXTriRook Originally posted by brigby1 Too bad but thanks for the info. For those of you in the same boat as me, 1 tri bike with race wheels, do you use your race wheels all the time? Given my tri bike is new and I've only ridden it on the trainer I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to ride outside without being "that guy" showing up for group rides decked out like I'm ready to race. Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by TXTriRook Question for the bike experts out there. I now have 2 bikes, 1 is a 10 speed road bike and the other is an 11 speed tri bike. I have race wheels which I (aka the bike shop) put the 11 speed cassette on and plan on using on my tri bike. I'm wondering if for training purposes I can switch the wheels in and out of my tri bike and road bike without having to change anything else. I've seen online they sell chains for 10 vs 11 speed so does this mean I can't just swap the wheels and ride? I haven't done much work on my 11 yet, but the RD might be the issue. I'd look into that side of things, as the shifting may be where the issue is. Keep in mind, the 11 may need a wider hub and/or more narrow chain (depending on brand and groupset). So shifting may be compromised a bit both up front and in back. I have found a few things to be true with bikes and one of them is that trying it on the repair stand (with much care) will definitely give you the most firsthand information. ETA I am far from an expert! The shifting would definitely be a problem. The spacing in the cassette is different with the 11 spd being more tightly spaced. You would have to change the cassette for each bike. I think one of the chain sizes might work ok with the other, but not both. Also can't remember which it was, don't have 11 spd yet. Electronic shifting *might* have the programming to swap back & forth, but can't remember for sure. First off, not all group rides welcome tri bikes and no group rides in my area welcome the use of aero bars on any bikes. If you plan to use your aero bars, you probably will not be in a group ride/pace line. Regarding the wheels, a lot of people in my area will ride on 60mm all the time. It just depends on the wheels. I don't know anyone who rides their Zipps all the time but Shimmano or Reynolds or Bontragger, sure. The only problem that they have is if they flat, they need to have extra valve extenders, etc. because if their spare is bad... (and yes, I've seen this happen). Really, it just depends on the wheel. P.S. Please use the BT training log. It's a Manatee requirement. If you need help, please let us know. . I'm in the Manatee Strava group if that makes a difference. I see you are using a Garmin for Strava. You can link your BT account to auto upload from Garmin Connect as well. Go into your settings and it is in the Training Log settings at the bottom of the list. Put in your Garmin Connect info and Viola` you are uploading to BT. Or Go to Training Log in the top link bar in BT. When it drops down, choose "Add Today's Workout" then choose Upload. Select Garmin and the dialog box will give a number of options, one of which is install the Communicator and another being "Enable Auto Garmin blah blah blah". If you choose that, it will take you to the Settings page to turn on Garmin Connect Authentication. Either way should do the trick. Garmin has opened up to make it able to connect with a bunch of logging sites. |
| 2016-01-26 2:17 PM in reply to: johnthecat |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by johnthecat Budget turned in, now it's down to explaining the increases Hopefully I can get back into normal routine. Added 3 or 4 pounds over the last two weeks too. Sitting in front of a screen for 12 hours a day and stress eating on candy is not a good combo. I also seem to be extremely hungry lately after my workouts and probably have been eating too much right after my runs. Anyone have any tips on how to deal with that. It seems especially bad after longer runs and after swimming. I second Sean's statement on no blizzard here in Texas. 70s yesterday, but definitely windy. On my run yesterday I pretty much had front wind the first half of my run and then, would you not, when I started heading back it stopped, sigh. The weather (other than some of the windy days) has been pretty great lately, I'm really looking forward to this weekend... possibly into the 80s in Austin! :D |
| 2016-01-26 2:52 PM in reply to: TXTriRook |
| 812 Katy, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by TXTriRook Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by TXTriRook Question for the bike experts out there. I now have 2 bikes, 1 is a 10 speed road bike and the other is an 11 speed tri bike. I have race wheels which I (aka the bike shop) put the 11 speed cassette on and plan on using on my tri bike. I'm wondering if for training purposes I can switch the wheels in and out of my tri bike and road bike without having to change anything else. I've seen online they sell chains for 10 vs 11 speed so does this mean I can't just swap the wheels and ride? I haven't done much work on my 11 yet, but the RD might be the issue. I'd look into that side of things, as the shifting may be where the issue is. Keep in mind, the 11 may need a wider hub and/or more narrow chain (depending on brand and groupset). So shifting may be compromised a bit both up front and in back. I have found a few things to be true with bikes and one of them is that trying it on the repair stand (with much care) will definitely give you the most firsthand information. ETA I am far from an expert! The shifting would definitely be a problem. The spacing in the cassette is different with the 11 spd being more tightly spaced. You would have to change the cassette for each bike. I think one of the chain sizes might work ok with the other, but not both. Also can't remember which it was, don't have 11 spd yet. Electronic shifting *might* have the programming to swap back & forth, but can't remember for sure. Too bad but thanks for the info. For those of you in the same boat as me, 1 tri bike with race wheels, do you use your race wheels all the time? Given my tri bike is new and I've only ridden it on the trainer I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to ride outside without being "that guy" showing up for group rides decked out like I'm ready to race. I've got a set of HED Jet 6's w/powertap that I swap back and forth between my tri bike and my roadie. I don't ride anything else. Both 10spd btw, that was a requirement of my n+1! |
| 2016-01-26 2:55 PM in reply to: Jet Black |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by Jet Black Originally posted by TXTriRook I've got a set of HED Jet 6's w/powertap that I swap back and forth between my tri bike and my roadie. I don't ride anything else. Both 10spd btw, that was a requirement of my n+1! Originally posted by brigby1 Too bad but thanks for the info. For those of you in the same boat as me, 1 tri bike with race wheels, do you use your race wheels all the time? Given my tri bike is new and I've only ridden it on the trainer I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to ride outside without being "that guy" showing up for group rides decked out like I'm ready to race. Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by TXTriRook Question for the bike experts out there. I now have 2 bikes, 1 is a 10 speed road bike and the other is an 11 speed tri bike. I have race wheels which I (aka the bike shop) put the 11 speed cassette on and plan on using on my tri bike. I'm wondering if for training purposes I can switch the wheels in and out of my tri bike and road bike without having to change anything else. I've seen online they sell chains for 10 vs 11 speed so does this mean I can't just swap the wheels and ride? I haven't done much work on my 11 yet, but the RD might be the issue. I'd look into that side of things, as the shifting may be where the issue is. Keep in mind, the 11 may need a wider hub and/or more narrow chain (depending on brand and groupset). So shifting may be compromised a bit both up front and in back. I have found a few things to be true with bikes and one of them is that trying it on the repair stand (with much care) will definitely give you the most firsthand information. ETA I am far from an expert! The shifting would definitely be a problem. The spacing in the cassette is different with the 11 spd being more tightly spaced. You would have to change the cassette for each bike. I think one of the chain sizes might work ok with the other, but not both. Also can't remember which it was, don't have 11 spd yet. Electronic shifting *might* have the programming to swap back & forth, but can't remember for sure. Yeah, I've been "stuck" at 10 spd because I wanted to do this as well. Going to 11 would be changing several bikes and several wheel sets. Mountain bike was easy to make such a change as I didn't have anything extra like that. Just the one bike to think of. |
| 2016-01-26 3:03 PM in reply to: brigby1 |
| 436 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by Jet Black Originally posted by TXTriRook I've got a set of HED Jet 6's w/powertap that I swap back and forth between my tri bike and my roadie. I don't ride anything else. Both 10spd btw, that was a requirement of my n+1! Originally posted by brigby1 Too bad but thanks for the info. For those of you in the same boat as me, 1 tri bike with race wheels, do you use your race wheels all the time? Given my tri bike is new and I've only ridden it on the trainer I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to ride outside without being "that guy" showing up for group rides decked out like I'm ready to race. Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by TXTriRook Question for the bike experts out there. I now have 2 bikes, 1 is a 10 speed road bike and the other is an 11 speed tri bike. I have race wheels which I (aka the bike shop) put the 11 speed cassette on and plan on using on my tri bike. I'm wondering if for training purposes I can switch the wheels in and out of my tri bike and road bike without having to change anything else. I've seen online they sell chains for 10 vs 11 speed so does this mean I can't just swap the wheels and ride? I haven't done much work on my 11 yet, but the RD might be the issue. I'd look into that side of things, as the shifting may be where the issue is. Keep in mind, the 11 may need a wider hub and/or more narrow chain (depending on brand and groupset). So shifting may be compromised a bit both up front and in back. I have found a few things to be true with bikes and one of them is that trying it on the repair stand (with much care) will definitely give you the most firsthand information. ETA I am far from an expert! The shifting would definitely be a problem. The spacing in the cassette is different with the 11 spd being more tightly spaced. You would have to change the cassette for each bike. I think one of the chain sizes might work ok with the other, but not both. Also can't remember which it was, don't have 11 spd yet. Electronic shifting *might* have the programming to swap back & forth, but can't remember for sure. Yeah, I've been "stuck" at 10 spd because I wanted to do this as well. Going to 11 would be changing several bikes and several wheel sets. Mountain bike was easy to make such a change as I didn't have anything extra like that. Just the one bike to think of. I hate to admit it but that thought didn't even cross my mind when I bought my new bike. Oh well, live and learn. |
| 2016-01-26 3:31 PM in reply to: johnthecat |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by johnthecat seeing as you have finished doing your budget -want to come do mine now? Budget turned in, now it's down to explaining the increases Hopefully I can get back into normal routine. Added 3 or 4 pounds over the last two weeks too. Sitting in front of a screen for 12 hours a day and stress eating on candy is not a good combo. I also seem to be extremely hungry lately after my workouts and probably have been eating too much right after my runs. Anyone have any tips on how to deal with that. It seems especially bad after longer runs and after swimming. I second Sean's statement on no blizzard here in Texas. 70s yesterday, but definitely windy. On my run yesterday I pretty much had front wind the first half of my run and then, would you not, when I started heading back it stopped, sigh. |
| 2016-01-26 4:28 PM in reply to: TXTriRook |
| 812 Katy, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by TXTriRook I hate to admit it but that thought didn't even cross my mind when I bought my new bike. Oh well, live and learn. If it makes you feel any better, if I hadn't shelled out money for the nice wheels already I'm sure I wouldn't have thought of it either. |
| 2016-01-26 4:36 PM in reply to: StaceyK |
Member 285 Cypress, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by StaceyK Originally posted by johnthecat seeing as you have finished doing your budget -want to come do mine now? Budget turned in, now it's down to explaining the increases Hopefully I can get back into normal routine. Added 3 or 4 pounds over the last two weeks too. Sitting in front of a screen for 12 hours a day and stress eating on candy is not a good combo. I also seem to be extremely hungry lately after my workouts and probably have been eating too much right after my runs. Anyone have any tips on how to deal with that. It seems especially bad after longer runs and after swimming. I second Sean's statement on no blizzard here in Texas. 70s yesterday, but definitely windy. On my run yesterday I pretty much had front wind the first half of my run and then, would you not, when I started heading back it stopped, sigh. If it covers a free trip to Australia sure |
| 2016-01-26 9:42 PM in reply to: johnthecat |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by johnthecat Originally posted by StaceyK If it covers a free trip to Australia sure Originally posted by johnthecat Budget turned in, now it's down to explaining the increases seeing as you have finished doing your budget -want to come do mine now? Hopefully I can get back into normal routine. Added 3 or 4 pounds over the last two weeks too. Sitting in front of a screen for 12 hours a day and stress eating on candy is not a good combo. I also seem to be extremely hungry lately after my workouts and probably have been eating too much right after my runs. Anyone have any tips on how to deal with that. It seems especially bad after longer runs and after swimming. I second Sean's statement on no blizzard here in Texas. 70s yesterday, but definitely windy. On my run yesterday I pretty much had front wind the first half of my run and then, would you not, when I started heading back it stopped, sigh. I've seen her at tax time. She may get that desperate |
| 2016-01-27 6:19 AM in reply to: Jet Black |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by Jet Black Originally posted by TXTriRook I hate to admit it but that thought didn't even cross my mind when I bought my new bike. Oh well, live and learn. If it makes you feel any better, if I hadn't shelled out money for the nice wheels already I'm sure I wouldn't have thought of it either. It became more of a challenge when I realized that there is so much difference in such simple machines. The levels of detail in the smallest parts matter, sometimes to a high degree. I have a Frankenstein hardtail MTB that I have built out of old parts from two different bikes and a few parts from Amazon. It has been a learning experience, to put it mildly. Even something as simple as a fixed gear became more interesting when chain angles and tightness came into play and I wasn't using standard fixed gear dropouts. |
| 2016-01-27 9:08 AM in reply to: cdban66 |
Veteran 1900 Southampton, Ontario | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by Jet Black Originally posted by TXTriRook I hate to admit it but that thought didn't even cross my mind when I bought my new bike. Oh well, live and learn. If it makes you feel any better, if I hadn't shelled out money for the nice wheels already I'm sure I wouldn't have thought of it either. It became more of a challenge when I realized that there is so much difference in such simple machines. The levels of detail in the smallest parts matter, sometimes to a high degree. I have a Frankenstein hardtail MTB that I have built out of old parts from two different bikes and a few parts from Amazon. It has been a learning experience, to put it mildly. Even something as simple as a fixed gear became more interesting when chain angles and tightness came into play and I wasn't using standard fixed gear dropouts. Sounds like my hard tail. all original Klein Attitude, I have only replaced the frame, fork, wheels, brakes and drive train. The nice thing about tearing into stuff like this is you learn a whole lot which helps when you are stuck on the side of a trail or road and need to fix something, |
| 2016-01-27 10:02 AM in reply to: cdban66 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by TXTriRook Originally posted by jmkizer I have Williams wheels. The few group rides I do tend to be with a triathlon club so aero bars are expected! Sounds like I'll just have to deal with it. As for the training log, I definitely need help Originally posted by TXTriRook Originally posted by brigby1 Too bad but thanks for the info. For those of you in the same boat as me, 1 tri bike with race wheels, do you use your race wheels all the time? Given my tri bike is new and I've only ridden it on the trainer I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to ride outside without being "that guy" showing up for group rides decked out like I'm ready to race. Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by TXTriRook Question for the bike experts out there. I now have 2 bikes, 1 is a 10 speed road bike and the other is an 11 speed tri bike. I have race wheels which I (aka the bike shop) put the 11 speed cassette on and plan on using on my tri bike. I'm wondering if for training purposes I can switch the wheels in and out of my tri bike and road bike without having to change anything else. I've seen online they sell chains for 10 vs 11 speed so does this mean I can't just swap the wheels and ride? I haven't done much work on my 11 yet, but the RD might be the issue. I'd look into that side of things, as the shifting may be where the issue is. Keep in mind, the 11 may need a wider hub and/or more narrow chain (depending on brand and groupset). So shifting may be compromised a bit both up front and in back. I have found a few things to be true with bikes and one of them is that trying it on the repair stand (with much care) will definitely give you the most firsthand information. ETA I am far from an expert! The shifting would definitely be a problem. The spacing in the cassette is different with the 11 spd being more tightly spaced. You would have to change the cassette for each bike. I think one of the chain sizes might work ok with the other, but not both. Also can't remember which it was, don't have 11 spd yet. Electronic shifting *might* have the programming to swap back & forth, but can't remember for sure. First off, not all group rides welcome tri bikes and no group rides in my area welcome the use of aero bars on any bikes. If you plan to use your aero bars, you probably will not be in a group ride/pace line. Regarding the wheels, a lot of people in my area will ride on 60mm all the time. It just depends on the wheels. I don't know anyone who rides their Zipps all the time but Shimmano or Reynolds or Bontragger, sure. The only problem that they have is if they flat, they need to have extra valve extenders, etc. because if their spare is bad... (and yes, I've seen this happen). Really, it just depends on the wheel. P.S. Please use the BT training log. It's a Manatee requirement. If you need help, please let us know. . I'm in the Manatee Strava group if that makes a difference. I see you are using a Garmin for Strava. You can link your BT account to auto upload from Garmin Connect as well. Go into your settings and it is in the Training Log settings at the bottom of the list. Put in your Garmin Connect info and Viola` you are uploading to BT. Or Go to Training Log in the top link bar in BT. When it drops down, choose "Add Today's Workout" then choose Upload. Select Garmin and the dialog box will give a number of options, one of which is install the Communicator and another being "Enable Auto Garmin blah blah blah". If you choose that, it will take you to the Settings page to turn on Garmin Connect Authentication. Either way should do the trick. Garmin has opened up to make it able to connect with a bunch of logging sites. The hope is that you'll actually post something other than imported workouts there. Maybe some workout details or photos or generally what's going on. You know, training blog it. ;-) |
| 2016-01-27 10:06 AM in reply to: brigby1 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by Jet Black Originally posted by TXTriRook I've got a set of HED Jet 6's w/powertap that I swap back and forth between my tri bike and my roadie. I don't ride anything else. Both 10spd btw, that was a requirement of my n+1! Originally posted by brigby1 Too bad but thanks for the info. For those of you in the same boat as me, 1 tri bike with race wheels, do you use your race wheels all the time? Given my tri bike is new and I've only ridden it on the trainer I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to ride outside without being "that guy" showing up for group rides decked out like I'm ready to race. Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by TXTriRook Question for the bike experts out there. I now have 2 bikes, 1 is a 10 speed road bike and the other is an 11 speed tri bike. I have race wheels which I (aka the bike shop) put the 11 speed cassette on and plan on using on my tri bike. I'm wondering if for training purposes I can switch the wheels in and out of my tri bike and road bike without having to change anything else. I've seen online they sell chains for 10 vs 11 speed so does this mean I can't just swap the wheels and ride? I haven't done much work on my 11 yet, but the RD might be the issue. I'd look into that side of things, as the shifting may be where the issue is. Keep in mind, the 11 may need a wider hub and/or more narrow chain (depending on brand and groupset). So shifting may be compromised a bit both up front and in back. I have found a few things to be true with bikes and one of them is that trying it on the repair stand (with much care) will definitely give you the most firsthand information. ETA I am far from an expert! The shifting would definitely be a problem. The spacing in the cassette is different with the 11 spd being more tightly spaced. You would have to change the cassette for each bike. I think one of the chain sizes might work ok with the other, but not both. Also can't remember which it was, don't have 11 spd yet. Electronic shifting *might* have the programming to swap back & forth, but can't remember for sure. Yeah, I've been "stuck" at 10 spd because I wanted to do this as well. Going to 11 would be changing several bikes and several wheel sets. Mountain bike was easy to make such a change as I didn't have anything extra like that. Just the one bike to think of. Speaking of mountain bikes, does anyone here use a mountain bike on their trainer (after swapping to a smooth trainer tire)? Kevin has a old road bike dedicated to trainer use and it's finally pretty much died. The last time he took it in the mechanic said as much and he's gotten another year out of it. Anyway, he was thinking of putting his 26er on the trainer (which, sadly, would leave him plenty of bikes for outdoor use). |
| 2016-01-27 10:07 AM in reply to: DaveL |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by DaveL Originally posted by cdban66 Sounds like my hard tail. all original Klein Attitude, I have only replaced the frame, fork, wheels, brakes and drive train. The nice thing about tearing into stuff like this is you learn a whole lot which helps when you are stuck on the side of a trail or road and need to fix something, Originally posted by Jet Black Originally posted by TXTriRook I hate to admit it but that thought didn't even cross my mind when I bought my new bike. Oh well, live and learn. If it makes you feel any better, if I hadn't shelled out money for the nice wheels already I'm sure I wouldn't have thought of it either. It became more of a challenge when I realized that there is so much difference in such simple machines. The levels of detail in the smallest parts matter, sometimes to a high degree. I have a Frankenstein hardtail MTB that I have built out of old parts from two different bikes and a few parts from Amazon. It has been a learning experience, to put it mildly. Even something as simple as a fixed gear became more interesting when chain angles and tightness came into play and I wasn't using standard fixed gear dropouts. Is that all? |
| 2016-01-27 10:19 AM in reply to: DaveL |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by DaveL Originally posted by cdban66 Sounds like my hard tail. all original Klein Attitude, I have only replaced the frame, fork, wheels, brakes and drive train. The nice thing about tearing into stuff like this is you learn a whole lot which helps when you are stuck on the side of a trail or road and need to fix something, Originally posted by Jet Black Originally posted by TXTriRook I hate to admit it but that thought didn't even cross my mind when I bought my new bike. Oh well, live and learn. If it makes you feel any better, if I hadn't shelled out money for the nice wheels already I'm sure I wouldn't have thought of it either. It became more of a challenge when I realized that there is so much difference in such simple machines. The levels of detail in the smallest parts matter, sometimes to a high degree. I have a Frankenstein hardtail MTB that I have built out of old parts from two different bikes and a few parts from Amazon. It has been a learning experience, to put it mildly. Even something as simple as a fixed gear became more interesting when chain angles and tightness came into play and I wasn't using standard fixed gear dropouts. I have a 1 1/4" suspended front fork that, oddly enough, will not fit in my old 1" frame of the MTB. And on and on it went with parts on that bike. Next on the stand goes my 2004 Fuji roadie. I am looking at a full maintenance cycle, with possible BB replacement (odd sounds). It will probably take a while, as parts get purchased upon discovery. Thank you, Amazonn Prime! |
| 2016-01-27 10:26 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Veteran 1900 Southampton, Ontario | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Still the original original seat, seat post and stem! Oh and front deraileur. Still need to reroute rear brake line. Those wheels are really heavy as well so they might be replaced. (kleindiscs.jpg) Attachments ---------------- kleindiscs.jpg (71KB - 4 downloads) |
| 2016-01-27 10:26 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by DaveL Originally posted by cdban66 Sounds like my hard tail. all original Klein Attitude, I have only replaced the frame, fork, wheels, brakes and drive train. The nice thing about tearing into stuff like this is you learn a whole lot which helps when you are stuck on the side of a trail or road and need to fix something, Originally posted by Jet Black Originally posted by TXTriRook I hate to admit it but that thought didn't even cross my mind when I bought my new bike. Oh well, live and learn. If it makes you feel any better, if I hadn't shelled out money for the nice wheels already I'm sure I wouldn't have thought of it either. It became more of a challenge when I realized that there is so much difference in such simple machines. The levels of detail in the smallest parts matter, sometimes to a high degree. I have a Frankenstein hardtail MTB that I have built out of old parts from two different bikes and a few parts from Amazon. It has been a learning experience, to put it mildly. Even something as simple as a fixed gear became more interesting when chain angles and tightness came into play and I wasn't using standard fixed gear dropouts. Is that all? That's what I thought! Everything but the snout! |
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