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 2009-12-16 2:46 PM in reply to: #2555972 |
Master  1467    Small Town |  Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSEDOk, thanks Doug. I just got a complete tune up done on my bike. I was told that the chain I had was in ok shape (not stretched too much) but that it was too short after adding the larger chainrings. The cassette was fine. But on that note, I just bought a new wheel on eBay for riding my trainer. I figured that it would be easier to have a complete second wheel/tire/cassette and just swap them out rather than switch tires or wear down my good tires. I found a saweet deal on eBay for a cheap wheel, Shimano hub, Continental tire and Ultegra 12/25 cassette (same cassette as I already have) for $60 after shipping. SAWEEEET! Poor sucker who sold it... My wrench told me that the wheel was good and didn't even need to be true'd. Nice. Anyway - I need to get that new chain soon, blue would be cool. Any word on whether I need a Shimano chain? Is the spacing different for some chains vs others? Granted I want a blue chain, but the KHS chains that I saw from Andy's LMGTFY were $8 for BMX's. |
| 2009-12-16 2:48 PM in reply to: #2555972 |
Champion 7163  Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED Warning: I am a data geek that would like to weigh in on the Garmin 305. I bought the new 310 model that you are "supposed" to be able to use in the water. Well, in my experience it only works if it is tucked under your swim cap. Everytime you go to take a stroke you have the potential to lose tracking capability. I saw this happen to several of my OWS friends this summer as well. Personally, I like the feel of the 305 better and if you use Training Peaks it is an automatic upload. It's cheaper and it works well. I have an Garmin Edge 305 for biking now and like it, but plan to get a Powertap (for some bike--see earlier rant) so will probably switch to the Edge 705 if I feel I need it. You can spend a ton on tracking devices so really think about how you plan to use it before investing. Otherwise, it sits in the drawer (take it from someone who is a slow learner). Suzy |
| 2009-12-16 2:56 PM in reply to: #2562927 |
Elite 3395 Raleigh | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED Anyway - I need to get that new chain soon, blue would be cool. Any word on whether I need a Shimano chain? Is the spacing different for some chains vs others? Granted I want a blue chain, but the KHS chains that I saw from Andy's LMGTFY were $8 for BMX's. I honestly cannot keep up with which chains are compatable with which rings. Obviously parts from the same company should work together fine. There are differences in link dimensions between brands. Your LBS shoudl be able to tell you which brands are compatible with Shimano. Doug |
| 2009-12-16 3:24 PM in reply to: #2562938 |
Member 85 Keller, Tx | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED SSMinnow - 2009-12-16 2:48 PM Warning: I am a data geek that would like to weigh in on the Garmin 305. I bought the new 310 model that you are "supposed" to be able to use in the water. Well, in my experience it only works if it is tucked under your swim cap. Everytime you go to take a stroke you have the potential to lose tracking capability. I saw this happen to several of my OWS friends this summer as well. Personally, I like the feel of the 305 better and if you use Training Peaks it is an automatic upload. It's cheaper and it works well. I have an Garmin Edge 305 for biking now and like it, but plan to get a Powertap (for some bike--see earlier rant) so will probably switch to the Edge 705 if I feel I need it. You can spend a ton on tracking devices so really think about how you plan to use it before investing. Otherwise, it sits in the drawer (take it from someone who is a slow learner). Suzy Any issues with using in the water? (aside from no data) I have one on the way and really got it because it was a waterproof Garmin. I do all my swim training in a pool so don't need the GPS there..I just wanted to be able to wear it on the swim portion of a race and not have to worry about switching it from my bike to wrist in transition. |
| 2009-12-16 3:27 PM in reply to: #2562924 |
Master 2436 Apex, north carolina | Subject: RE: Garmin or not? Havin'Fun - 2009-12-16 3:45 PM CyborgQueen - 2009-12-16 12:36 PM I had typed out a long post, but it's starting to sound like a bunch of useless information. So I'll just shorten it to a simple question! Garmin Forerunner 305 or Triathlon Watch or Both? Why? I love my 305...never leave home without it. Why - it gets me all the info I need. But check with Tracy - she is the watch expert...check out her White Lake album (first pic) I have a 305 and like it. The whole double watch joke is I wear an Ironman Timex watch 24/7 and then put the Garmin on for the run. That way I have my whole race time with my regular (waterproof) watch and get my bike and run data from the Garmin. Some day I'll start wearing one watch per wrist, but then I would loose my cool unique look. Geez, it's been a while since I looked at that photo. I LOOK AWFUL!!!! Who said doing a half was fun?!?! Edited by tahrens 2009-12-16 3:31 PM (white lake watch photo.jpg) Attachments ---------------- white lake watch photo.jpg (64KB - 10 downloads) |
| 2009-12-16 3:32 PM in reply to: #2563033 |
Master 1675 Suwanee, Ga. | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED Suzy; I agree with DougRob about your bike. I would be VERY careful considering the late timing of this "design flaw". And if you do decide to stay with them I would demand some sweet upgrades for your time and inconvenience. Steve |
| 2009-12-16 3:33 PM in reply to: #2555972 |
Regular 310 Seymour, IN | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED 6 more pages! Really? You guys are awesome. Anyone realize we already have more pages than some of the archived groups. I'll catch up later. No travel tomorrow so I can spend all day staying caught up. |
| 2009-12-16 3:36 PM in reply to: #2563033 |
Elite 4108 Calgary,AB,Canada | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED TriFrog93 - 2009-12-16 2:24 PM SSMinnow - 2009-12-16 2:48 PM Warning: I am a data geek that would like to weigh in on the Garmin 305. I bought the new 310 model that you are "supposed" to be able to use in the water. Well, in my experience it only works if it is tucked under your swim cap. Everytime you go to take a stroke you have the potential to lose tracking capability. I saw this happen to several of my OWS friends this summer as well. Personally, I like the feel of the 305 better and if you use Training Peaks it is an automatic upload. It's cheaper and it works well. I have an Garmin Edge 305 for biking now and like it, but plan to get a Powertap (for some bike--see earlier rant) so will probably switch to the Edge 705 if I feel I need it. You can spend a ton on tracking devices so really think about how you plan to use it before investing. Otherwise, it sits in the drawer (take it from someone who is a slow learner). Suzy Any issues with using in the water? (aside from no data) I have one on the way and really got it because it was a waterproof Garmin. I do all my swim training in a pool so don't need the GPS there..I just wanted to be able to wear it on the swim portion of a race and not have to worry about switching it from my bike to wrist in transition. No issues with the water with it. Like Suz and I both said no GPS capability. i also like the sizing of it. Fits nicer that the bulkiness of the 305. Suz, that thing must be monsterous on your wrists!! |
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Extreme Veteran 689 | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED TrevorC - 2009-12-16 4:36 PM TriFrog93 - 2009-12-16 2:24 PM SSMinnow - 2009-12-16 2:48 PM Warning: I am a data geek that would like to weigh in on the Garmin 305. I bought the new 310 model that you are "supposed" to be able to use in the water. Well, in my experience it only works if it is tucked under your swim cap. Everytime you go to take a stroke you have the potential to lose tracking capability. I saw this happen to several of my OWS friends this summer as well. Personally, I like the feel of the 305 better and if you use Training Peaks it is an automatic upload. It's cheaper and it works well. I have an Garmin Edge 305 for biking now and like it, but plan to get a Powertap (for some bike--see earlier rant) so will probably switch to the Edge 705 if I feel I need it. You can spend a ton on tracking devices so really think about how you plan to use it before investing. Otherwise, it sits in the drawer (take it from someone who is a slow learner). Suzy Any issues with using in the water? (aside from no data) I have one on the way and really got it because it was a waterproof Garmin. I do all my swim training in a pool so don't need the GPS there..I just wanted to be able to wear it on the swim portion of a race and not have to worry about switching it from my bike to wrist in transition. No issues with the water with it. Like Suz and I both said no GPS capability. i also like the sizing of it. Fits nicer that the bulkiness of the 305. Suz, that thing must be monsterous on your wrists!! Lately i've had a few issues with my 310. Once it said I ran over 10 miles when I ran around 6 and this past Monday it said my HR was 240. I pretty sure it wasn't 240 or I probably won't be writing this email.. |
| 2009-12-16 3:47 PM in reply to: #2563077 |
Champion 6973 marietta | Subject: RE: Garmin or not? kkcbelle - 2009-12-16 3:41 PM You do NOT look awful!! Gorgeous!! Love the double watches!! awwwww. thanks. |
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| 2009-12-16 3:51 PM in reply to: #2555972 |
Veteran 221 | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED So I'm about half way through the book Racing Weight by Matt Fitzgerald. What a great book! One of my hobbies is nutrition and this one definitely has great and sound information in it. FWIW, I highly recommend it. http://www.amazon.com/Racing-Weight-Lean-Peak-Performance/dp/1934030511/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261000246&sr=8-1 |
| 2009-12-16 3:53 PM in reply to: #2562794 |
Extreme Veteran 689 | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED SSMinnow - 2009-12-16 3:13 PM CAN I RANT FOR A SECOND? This is the note I got from my contact at GURU regarding the delivery of my bike which was supposed to be this week: Good afternoon ladies… I have some sad news to report as there is a production hold on all Magis frames at the moment. We are working to correct a kink we discovered in the testing of an upgrade/modification we have made to the seat tube design where we have replaceable hanger. Because of the new shape we can’t get it to fit/interact properly with the BB, so we are re-designing the BB and that won’t be ready before the New Year. Sorry, but we just got the news from production in the past 24 hours as we just finished the tests and I haven’t been able to email you on this until now.
So rather than send a sub-par frame out to you, we’re holding off on the production until we know it will pass our testing procedures.
My apologies ladies… this was an unexpected situation otherwise it would have left already.
I’ll be able to provide you with an update when I get back in the New Year as we’ll be doing the next round of tests within the next few weeks (the holidays mean we lose a number of days.)
Once again, apologies, but we are not willing to compromise on the quality of your bicycle. Sad news to report? I am so irked. I had to email them before they even contacted me and supposedly they just found out? Give me a frickin' break. My note back gave them until January 7th for an update. If not, my expectation is a full refund. If I don't get it, the BT, ST and every bike forum will hear about it. Ok, I'm done. Suzy, P4! forget stand over height. When are you really standing over it anyways! Sorry about the bad news.. |
| 2009-12-16 4:09 PM in reply to: #2563112 |
Master 1675 Suwanee, Ga. | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED I am also a 2 watch Timex/Garmin 305 guy. What I did for my HIM was turn the Garmin on before the race and let it acquire the satellites then turned it off and left it in transition. When I got to T1 the first thing I did was turn it on and it was ready to go well before I was. Really love my 305 and from what I have heard I wouldn't trade even for a 310. When they are able to get an accurate reading for the swim then I will think about upgrading because that would be very nice to have. Steve |
| 2009-12-16 4:15 PM in reply to: #2563106 |
Champion 5522 Frisco, TX | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED sarahswhere - 2009-12-16 3:51 PM So I'm about half way through the book Racing Weight by Matt Fitzgerald. What a great book! One of my hobbies is nutrition and this one definitely has great and sound information in it. FWIW, I highly recommend it. http://www.amazon.com/Racing-Weight-Lean-Peak-Performance/dp/1934030511/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261000246&sr=8-1 Looks interesting.... may have to check it out... |
| 2009-12-16 4:54 PM in reply to: #2555972 |
Master 1690 Metro NY Area | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED I like the 310XT though I think it is still overpriced. At $250 or so it would be worth the upgrade for the battery life, better screen and waterproofness over the 305 (though like others say it doesn't work correctly while swimming on the wrist). I'm a total tech geek and have FR60, 305, 310XT, 705 Edge and 500 Edge on the way. I also am awaiting the Swimovate Pool-Mate Swimming Computer for auto lap counting. At my last tri I couldn't find my 310XT at T1 (because I hadn't tested it getting out of a full wetsuit and didn't wear it in the water) and wasted 3 minutes looking for it. Are we having a team chat tonight? If so, what time? I also just got the Matt Fitzgerald Nutrition book, just skimmed it so far, I am also looking at Paleo and Abs to get better tuned into nutrition. Edited by losta 2009-12-16 4:59 PM |
| 2009-12-16 5:06 PM in reply to: #2555972 |
Extreme Veteran 310 Colorado Springs | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED WOW!!! This thread moves FAST! I miss one day, and we hit 20 pages....how am I supposed to keep up with your guys? If this is any indication of how fast you all are in a race, I'm gonaa get left far, far behind  BTW I am very grateful for the responses on gearing. It gives me alot to think about, and may explain why my run times were so aweful in my races. On another note, my planned 2010 races are:
There may be one more in Aug/Sep, but it depends on whether I have to move again. |
| 2009-12-16 5:08 PM in reply to: #2555972 |
Expert 1010 Greer, SC | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED Hey everyone. I'm back! I've spent the past three weeks studying for an advance PGA Certification and just finished it with by passing a couple tests today! I am now a PGA Certified Professional. There are only 2% of the PGA professionals in the world that have my credetials now. Hope everyone is doing well. I just wanted to check in and let everyone know I am still alive. I'll check things out and get back into the swing of things over the next couple of days. Hope everyone is well! I'll post my bio when I get a few seconds! Edited by Jeepguy2358 2009-12-16 5:11 PM |
| 2009-12-16 5:20 PM in reply to: #2563264 |
Master 1675 Suwanee, Ga. | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED Jeepguy2358 - 2009-12-16 6:08 PM Hey everyone. I'm back! I've spent the past three weeks studying for an advance PGA Certification and just finished it with by passing a couple tests today! I am now a PGA Certified Professional. There are only 2% of the PGA professionals in the world that have my credetials now. Hope everyone is doing well. I just wanted to check in and let everyone know I am still alive. I'll check things out and get back into the swing of things over the next couple of days. Hope everyone is well! I'll post my bio when I get a few seconds! Congrats on the certifications....that is AWESOME. Steve |
| 2009-12-16 5:21 PM in reply to: #2563264 |
Champion 6973 marietta | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED Jeepguy2358 - 2009-12-16 5:08 PM Hey everyone. I'm back! I've spent the past three weeks studying for an advance PGA Certification and just finished it with by passing a couple tests today! I am now a PGA Certified Professional. There are only 2% of the PGA professionals in the world that have my credetials now. Hope everyone is doing well. I just wanted to check in and let everyone know I am still alive. I'll check things out and get back into the swing of things over the next couple of days. Hope everyone is well! I'll post my bio when I get a few seconds! alright! glad to see you over here man. congrats on the cert! |
| 2009-12-16 5:31 PM in reply to: #2563264 |
Champion 9060 Charlottesville, Virginia | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED Jeepguy2358 - 2009-12-16 6:08 PM Hey everyone. I'm back! I've spent the past three weeks studying for an advance PGA Certification and just finished it with by passing a couple tests today! I am now a PGA Certified Professional. There are only 2% of the PGA professionals in the world that have my credetials now. Hope everyone is doing well. I just wanted to check in and let everyone know I am still alive. I'll check things out and get back into the swing of things over the next couple of days. Hope everyone is well! I'll post my bio when I get a few seconds! Congrats, we going to see you at the Kohler next year? When Sam and I get back to traveling/playing, that place is #1 on the list |
| 2009-12-16 5:44 PM in reply to: #2555972 |
Expert 945 Auburn AL | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED Went to the bookstore and bought "Chi Running'" today. Anyone got any experience with this? Hoping might help with the ITB maybe? Thought it would be interesting concept to try. |
| 2009-12-16 6:03 PM in reply to: #2555972 |
Master 1632 Almost Canada, WA | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED IF I decide to do my first HIM next year, should I skip my planned tri that is 3 weeks before hand? I really want to do it (can choose either sprint or oly) but I don't know how that would fit in with training. Any thoughts? Edited by Happychick 2009-12-16 6:25 PM |
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