Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) (Page 18)

Talked with my friend's sister last night.  She does live in Jakarta and she's doing some checking around for you.  I'll send you a PM when I hear back from her.  Glad you were able to hire somebody to help you search!!  At least you'll have some help on that front.  So much for you to deal with right now.  Sending you lots of love, light and ((((hugs))).

Thanks for looking at them :-)

Specialized Evade helmet.  It's on the aero road category.  Very comfy.  When my current Giro helmet needs to be replaced, I'll probably get a Specialized.

Kevin did some of the shots in burst mode.

P.S.  He fell asleep while I was running =:-o

+1

Yes it is!

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by brigby1

Originally posted by cdban66

Originally posted by brigby1

These are intended to go on the aerobars of a tri bike. Wouldn't really work for a basic road bike.

I've had the A2 for some time, but never really finished hooking it up as it seemed a bit big & clunky. Didn't like how the garmin would be sitting up top of everything. Take a look at the XLab Torpedo.

Thats pretty nice.  How is it for refilling?

I don't know, I've been on the road bike all season. Also only doing short course tris this season. 

I may just wait for your review ;-)

I messaged this to Chris last night I have the Xlab torpedo. It's pretty slick and I like it a lot. It has two covers - one that seals it and one that leaves an opening for easy refil. So far I've only used the closed cover - in fact now that I think about it I'm not sure where I put the other. EEK lol also, Candice from Xlab posts regularly on ST and is pretty helpful with peoples questions etc. In fact when I wanted one QBP was back ordered and she told me to tell my shop to call them directly and they got one. I think Install can be a little tricky but between a good shop and Candice it's all good!

Excellent!

Yanti,

I'm glad that you have a temporary Mutti helper solution.  Sending good thoughts that a more long term solution is just around the corner.

I'm so sorry that you are dealing with the school thing. It reminds me a bit of the McMartin Preschool thing. :-(

It is very much like that. I cannot imagine what their families are going through. I do know very well what Indonesian jails are like, though.

Well, as for Mutti, I can only say this must be a bit of karmic justice ... I now totally understand what I was like as a kid. Everything is WHY WHAT WHY, repeat a hundred times, bouncing off the walls, and the minute you turn your back something's on fire ...

OK, so funny story on the bike selling/buying topic...

You veteran Manatees know how I've TRIED to like MTB for DH's sake. Well the other day we were talking with a MTBer from my coach group and DH mentioned that I probably just need a better MTB.

So a couple days ago we were watching the Tour of Utah and DH mentioned selling my bike to his co-worker for $20 (which is about what it's worth) and getting me a better bike. The boys said my look was priceless. I'm sure it was a combination of "OH NEW BIKE" and "oh i gotta ride a MTB"...

Okay for all you new Houstonites, and anyone else that can help. I got a text from my American born-German raised step brother asking about a job offer in Houston. He and I are trying to come up with a salary request and I just have no idea! We know what he makes in Germany but translating that to Houston with it's cost of living, not to mention US withholding stuff...  Here is the English translation of the job description. Thoughts?!?!!?!?!

I did research Houston cost of living and such. Unless there is a calculator that will tell me Nuremberg vs. Houston I feel like I'm comparing apples and oranges!

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by brigby1

Originally posted by cdban66

Originally posted by brigby1

These are intended to go on the aerobars of a tri bike. Wouldn't really work for a basic road bike.

I've had the A2 for some time, but never really finished hooking it up as it seemed a bit big & clunky. Didn't like how the garmin would be sitting up top of everything. Take a look at the XLab Torpedo.

Thats pretty nice.  How is it for refilling?

I don't know, I've been on the road bike all season. Also only doing short course tris this season. 

I may just wait for your review ;-)

I messaged this to Chris last night I have the Xlab torpedo. It's pretty slick and I like it a lot. It has two covers - one that seals it and one that leaves an opening for easy refil. So far I've only used the closed cover - in fact now that I think about it I'm not sure where I put the other. EEK lol also, Candice from Xlab posts regularly on ST and is pretty helpful with peoples questions etc. In fact when I wanted one QBP was back ordered and she told me to tell my shop to call them directly and they got one. I think Install can be a little tricky but between a good shop and Candice it's all good!

It's probably going to be at least a few weeks before I have anything more to say. And I'm just looking at short-course, so no refills.

Added Red to the album:

https://plus.google.com/photos/113601404233718914952/albums/5853431422368875233

Thanks!  Looks she fits right in - there are lots of red bikes amongst us.  No wonder we're all so speedy.

Originally posted by dmgaudre

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

Originally posted by dmgaudre

Originally posted by 4agoodlifethere's

Originally posted by dmgaudreJust took my first quick ride an actual road bike. Holy moly is it different from my mountain bike and the stationery bike at the Y. My legs are screaming! Woohoo!Darren...you got me...I'm 39 in that picture... :-)

Isn't it fun???? Did you borrow or....dare I say, buy? Have to be careful around here even whispering bike and buy in the same sentence.

Borrowed. As this is my first tri I thought I had better not invest too much money right away. And I have been looking at bikes and boy are they expensive! LOL

Look at craigslist for used. Especially in our area with so much good riding weather, there's a lot out there. Shops post their bikes on CL too. We found mine at a little place in fountain hills. And I was same thinking as you, so my first tri was on my mtn bike .Bought my road before second one. Lol

I seriously wouldn't even know where to start when deciding on a bike. I don't know anything about them...

Bicycling Magazine is a good resource.  They have a section for beginners with articles about all kinds of things including how to shop for a bike.  The also have reviews of various bikes and you can choose the category of bike you're considering (road beginner, road enthusiast, etc.).  Here are some helpful links: 

http://www.bicycling.com/gearfinderproductlist?gfpagetype=category&gfid=823

http://www.bicycling.com/beginners/bikes-gear

A local bike shop is also a good place to start.  They can explain stuff to you and spend time helping you understand what you're looking at and looking for.

Why is the "quote" function changing everything to bold and all caps?!  I definitely didn't post it that way.

Just think of it as enthusiasm

Yay (?) to the new bike(!).  Maybe.  I got nothing for ya on the work thing other than the first part reminded me of some old school personal ad: me blah, blah blah; you really blah, blah blah.  

Pardon the French, but this is exactly what I mean.

 It was all Erin. 

It can take some getting used to. There are similarities, but very notable differences as well. It's way less likely you'll be able to push out a steady effort. You'll likely have to pay way more attention to what's going on as well. It takes a different mindset to handle this. Staying mentally sharp much more of the ride and making sure not to push too hard so that you can physically make the tougher maneuvers.

The equipment does help with better shock absorption and shifting & braking just functioning better. The trail itself matters too. I can get a bit frustrated when things become too tight and technical. Where I have to watch every single root & rock instead of just riding over. Or have to duck under or around things. It can turn into going from running on a tight running path to one of those obstacle courses. Both have merits, but aren't quite the same thing.