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 2008-09-29 3:17 PM |
Expert  932    Madison |  Subject: Probably a stupid question, but...Joshua said it was too quiet here today so I thought I would ask a stupid newbie question or two.... 1. When I was volunteering on the run course for IMMOO, I noticed lots of racers with colored circle or square stickers on them. They weren't all in the same place - meaning some had tem on their shirts, some on their shorts, some on their backs, some on the front. I couldn't figure out what they were for. Anyone? 2. I am thinking about getting an indoor bike trainer. But as a beginner, I don't need anything fancy. I wold probably use it in front of the TV once my kids are in bed so I need something easy to set up and take down and something quiet. Any recommendations?
Thanks!! Tracy |
| 2008-09-29 3:44 PM in reply to: #1704244 |
Champion 5171 Racine, WI | Subject: RE: Probably a stupid question, but... gofishtlp - 2008-09-29 3:17 PM Joshua said it was too quiet here today so I thought I would ask a stupid newbie question or two.... 1. When I was volunteering on the run course for IMMOO, I noticed lots of racers with colored circle or square stickers on them. They weren't all in the same place - meaning some had tem on their shirts, some on their shorts, some on their backs, some on the front. I couldn't figure out what they were for. Anyone? 2. I am thinking about getting an indoor bike trainer. But as a beginner, I don't need anything fancy. I wold probably use it in front of the TV once my kids are in bed so I need something easy to set up and take down and something quiet. Any recommendations?
Thanks!! Tracy I have an Ascent Magnetic Trainer that I bought on clearance online a few years ago....does the job for me! Not too loud and it's easy to take on and off. Now, as for the IMMOO stuff.....I got Nada for ya! |
| 2008-09-29 3:51 PM in reply to: #1704244 |
Expert 1069 Wauwatosa | Subject: RE: Probably a stupid question, but... the stickers you saw may have been reflective tape or stickers..... the "suggest" that you put reflective tape on for once it gets dark.... OR.. i could be wrong... but i know i had some relective tape on my number... |
| 2008-09-29 4:09 PM in reply to: #1704436 |
Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Probably a stupid question, but... Buddhabuddha - 2008-09-29 3:51 PM the stickers you saw may have been reflective tape or stickers..... the "suggest" that you put reflective tape on for once it gets dark.... OR.. i could be wrong... but i know i had some relective tape on my number... The stickers were more than likely reflective stickers. Usually they are yellowish. I've seen orange. Once it gets to be near dusk and then gets dark, they are to assist you on being seen on the road. The roads are still in use. Additionally, if you happen to crash off to the side, someone may by chance see you and report that someone is down. The cyalume lightsticks are a small fortune for your safety if you are a bottom mopper/bopper. I've never had a drainer, (whoops) trainer and don't have any recommendations. I'm sure some of the other Donkeys can provide some insight, otherwise, do a search in the Iron Distance forum and see if someone already posed that questioned and was answered. Edited by 1stTimeTri 2008-09-29 4:11 PM |
| 2008-09-29 4:36 PM in reply to: #1704244 |
Expert 1069 Wauwatosa | Subject: RE: Probably a stupid question, but... i had a good ol MagTurbo trainer made by........... Minoura... It lasted 10 years? i just broke it last winter... i upgraded to a cyclops Fluid 2..... the mag trainers you can find for like 60-80 bucks at nashbar.com |
| 2008-09-29 4:42 PM in reply to: #1704619 |
Master 1733 Delafield, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Probably a stupid question, but... Buddhabuddha - 2008-09-29 4:36 PM i upgraded to a cyclops Fluid 2..... the mag trainers you can find for like 60-80 bucks at nashbar.com I have the cyclops Fluid 2 too. Works great. I have a book called "Trainer workouts in a binder" that comes in handy for training ideas. Also get yourself some DVDs. |
| 2008-10-02 12:21 PM in reply to: #1704635 |
Expert 1069 Wauwatosa | Subject: RE: Probably a stupid question, but... jmwebs - 2008-09-29 4:42 PM Buddhabuddha - 2008-09-29 4:36 PM i upgraded to a cyclops Fluid 2..... the mag trainers you can find for like 60-80 bucks at nashbar.com I have the cyclops Fluid 2 too. Works great. I have a book called "Trainer workouts in a binder" that comes in handy for training ideas. Also get yourself some DVDs.I am going to have to look into that, bn.com here i come. |
| 2008-10-02 10:36 PM in reply to: #1704244 |
Master 1480 Muskego, WI | Subject: RE: Probably a stupid question, but... I have a Kettler spin bike, set up with aero bars and all. Has computer with cadence, distance, time, and calories (if you can do the conversion from kilojoules?! its German...). I love it, and have sure put the time in on it over the past two years. Saves the rear tire and stress on the bike frame. My road riding really benefits from riding the spin bike year round. |
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