First ride on my new tri bike...

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2009-07-28 11:42 AM

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Subject: First ride on my new tri bike...

Have been using a borrowed hybrid bike this year...did two sprints and enjoyed it...so I finally got me a tri bike! 

Rode it for the first time today...so everything is VERY new to me...working to get a good fit, pedals, shoes, aero-position etc...but here are a few things I noticed today and I wanted to get some input...

1.  I have a 10 mile route that I do a few times a week on my lunch break...very soon into the route I noticed that the muscles right over my knee caps were getting very sore...this wasn't happening before.

2.  I was pretty comfortable...but I did notice myself getting out of the aero position when I was going up a slight incline...it seemed like whenever I felt the need for a little more power, I would automatically go back up to my "normal" position and would drop back down when it was flat or downhill.

3.  I did go from averaging 15.5 to 16 mph...to 17.5 mph! 


So, are these things normal differences that everyone notices?

Thanks!

2009-07-28 11:53 AM
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Subject: RE: First ride on my new tri bike...
I got a pretty good fit on my tri bike so I never experienced knee pain, but on my road bike, knee pain in the front translated to a saddle that was too low.  Dont know if thats your problem.


As for staying in the aero position, the only time I come out of it is if I need a rest, if I'm going up a steep hill/incline, if I'm going down a steep downhill (I need to work on this), or if I'm making a sharp turn.  On slight inclines, I feel I have more power in the aero position.....again, this may have to do with your fit.
2009-07-28 12:28 PM
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Subject: RE: First ride on my new tri bike...
im in the same boat as you.  that is, trying to get used to the feel of a tri bike.  im with you on getting off the aero bars for hills.  i feel like i do it for a couple reasons..one being it's just more comfortable right now when exerting extra energy, and secondly i feel like my legs aren't strong enough to push that hard w/out some upper body movement/shifting to help compensate.  i'm sure that is all wrong as far as proper technique is concerned, but sounds like you may feel the same way.
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