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So I think I already told you guys but I replaced my crank and wheel bearing with ceramic because I sweat like no other and there was a nice grinding sound coming out of the rear wheel and crank where all the sweat drops. The cost to upgrade to ceramic really wasn't much over the standard bearings and I'm not sure I'll be able to quantify the difference in speed but here's what I did...

Put the chain in small cog (hardest gear) and gave the cranks a couple good turns by hand while the bike was on the bike stand...  Let go and timed how long the wheel AND crank kept turning and I was amazed.... 1:27 without touching anything the crank and wheel kept going around and around. I did the same thing with Betsy's bike which isn't really a 1-to-1 comparison but pretty close... :09-:10. I've seen the youtube videos showing bearing upgrade differences but it was always done without the chain attached and I thought that having the extra force of the chain wouldn't show as much of a difference.

How that translates into speed I have no idea but I thought it was pretty cool...

Anyone in the group drink Nuun? One of my friends recommended it and he said that it tastes great so I ordered some to give it a shot... Tri berry and lemon-lime, I think they both taste like crap so am I missing something? Am I supposed to double up the tablets or plug my nose as I drink it to make it taste good?

I've been using Nuun for a couple months.  Took me a while to decide if I liked it or not.  At first not so sure, but then started adding to 2 tablets (16-24 oz bottles)...much better.  Try doubling up...it won't taste as bland & bleh.  I like it in part bc it doesn't have all the sugar & calories of sports drinks.  But, with that said I also wouldn't use it in a longer race as a substitute for GE.  I've tried tri-berry, lemon-lime, citrus & orange-ginger.

I read that as "Nun" and laughed so hard that I almost spit out my strawberry.


Sorry, no feedback there.

Agreed.

I think that the movie "The Princess Bride" is on my short list of best movies ever made.

Thanks, I'll give it a shot tonight... my friend said the same thing he mostly uses it after long bike/runs to help rehydrate but doesn't use it during the rides.

Where do you guys/gals get the GE?

x2!!!

Sometimes I'll also take it with me on long runs, instead of water.

I get it at my local tri shop.  I think my LBS also carries it, although slightly more expensive.



Edited by KelliD 2009-08-06 8:50 AM

Some crazy people in this world, keep that bike helmet on...
http://www.wyff4.com/news/20187786/detail.html

Plus that is on PAID leave. The investigation should be done he admired to shooting he guy. Fire him. So stupid someone can still be on the tax payers payroll after that.

Admitted. Yeah the iPhone auto fill strikes again.

This goes along with the thread earlier in the week about packing a pistol on a bike ride... WTF?  PEOPLE are nucking futs!!!

I read both this article and the thread on packing a pistol while riding.  People are F'N CRAZY!!!  I just don't understand what goes through some people's minds!

I am the PO-PO, and I am required by HPD to carry my badge, ID and gun with me 24/7... yet I DO NOT carry the gun on rides, runs, swims, or to the gym.  I am a gun supporter, and I understand some of the pleas of the concealed carry folks... but really it is a bigger pain in the butt then its worth...  Even at the gym in Pittsburgh, highly unlikely that even a trained person would have been able to adequately and safely respond with their own firearm.  Carrying a gun and having to actually use it on another person isn't as easy as people think it is... and the aftermath is not what you think it is either.  First hand experience... had to but there is nothing about it that was enjoyable! That I guarantee!!!  I will step down from my soap box now.

People really are NUTS!  I mean when you can't go on a simple bike ride with your family??? Or go de-stress at the gym after a long day???  I find it quite quite sad. 

Just received a reminder/notice of internet usage for employees... in general, not me specifically, but I will not be on here at work like I have been.  I will check in at home...don't go having all kinds of fun without me

Check y'all on da flip yo!

I guess now I won't have to wonder when I come down and train with you if you are carrying a gun or just happy to see me.

I'm gonna hold off a year.  When it comes down to it I just don't want to shell out the dinero right now.  I did have another race that I was considering as a plan b....not an M-dot race so the price tag is also @ $100 less....I like this   Plan B is Musselman HIM upstate in the Fingers Lakes, which is a gorgeous area.  And if I'm feeling really motivated (which I sort of am at the moment) I could do the DoubleMussel....sprint on Saturday and HIM on Sunday.

If you're wearing your red cowboy boots and BT speedo, he will be happy to see you.

Hell, I would be happy to see that!

Being happy to see it and laughing hystarically are two different things.

Happy Friday!!!! 

I have a strong feeling the vD's are gonna be throwing down a super soeedy race this Sunday

In my other BT group, the mentor leader did that race.  You should check out her RR.
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=170439

Friday...Finally! 

I'm just hoping for a good race - no flats, stay relaxed in the swim, stay on course.