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Thanks for the warning Gary...

Question 1: Numbness in the feet. There could be a number of answers for this. Yes the cleat could be worn out... but in that system, I don't think it's a big issue (if it was the mountain bike/spin cycle style cleat, it's more likely the cleat). It could be the location of the cleat... again hard to say with out having a look at the cleat itself. I am however, more inclined to say it's the shoe/insole. How many miles/years on the shoes? Cycling shoes are no different then running shoes. They do wear out in time (granted a lot longer time depending on how much you ride), and you have to take care that you don't get injuries because you're using old worn out shoes. (tendonitis occurs if the shoes are not as stiff as they could be... been there-done that). Take a look at the foot bed in the shoe... if it's looking worn, then it's time to replace that. Also, check the tension on the straps... having the shoe too tight will cause the foot to swell and then you'll get soreness at pressure points (namely the cleat locale).

Question 2: This is a technical question... and even tho' I am reasonably handy, I haven't done this particular repair. So, I'm winging it. If you want people that really know their stuff, ask this question in the Bike Forum. If you're changing to a compact crank, then yes, the derailleur will need to be adjusted.... but how much and to what extent I don't know. If you're going from a triple to a double cog on the front, you will need a whole new derailleur and shifter I think (I hope that's not your case). If you just want to add a compact chain cog to your existing system, then I don't see it would be a big deal. It would just be a matter of swapping out the cogs (most these days are easily swapped with a 5 allen bolts), you wouldn't have to change the BB or the cranks. Then adjust the derailleur as needed.

Again.. this is just my guess on how it's done. I've not looked into it.

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Thanks for the advice Helen.  Yes, we moms are good at the guilt thing.

I'm in for the challenge, but would have to estimate my mileage on the bike/trainer.  Which brings me to a question I wanted to ask you guys...I am thinking about getting a new bike computer.  Do you guys have any suggestions? I use my trainer a lot in the fall and winter.  Are there ones that would be better suited for this?   

 One where the magnet is on the rear wheel  I'd say,,, then you can guessetimate how close it is to when you are outside riding.

I'd play with all the features on the ones you are thinking about,  I used to think they were all the same until I got one that I couldn't choose which item to make as the large display,

Done...any word yet?

Thanks for the advice Helen.  Yes, we moms are good at the guilt thing.

I'm in for the challenge, but would have to estimate my mileage on the bike/trainer.  Which brings me to a question I wanted to ask you guys...I am thinking about getting a new bike computer.  Do you guys have any suggestions? I use my trainer a lot in the fall and winter.  Are there ones that would be better suited for this?   

Done...any word yet?

Thanks for the advice Helen.  Yes, we moms are good at the guilt thing.

I'm in for the challenge, but would have to estimate my mileage on the bike/trainer.  Which brings me to a question I wanted to ask you guys...I am thinking about getting a new bike computer.  Do you guys have any suggestions? I use my trainer a lot in the fall and winter.  Are there ones that would be better suited for this?   

Good luck with the Half Mary... I'd love to do another one some day, but I'm not sure my body likes that idea. I've done two (one stand alone, one in a HIM)... the stand alone went well, the HIM was horrible.

^^ as Helen said... train steady and build SLOWLY. For your first I would suggest not setting any time goals, just run it to finish. See how your body reacts to it, then go from there... just my $0.02 worth.

Hey mav - alright if I drop in from time to time? I notice you've got a Canuck in your group - should be a BT requirement that there is at least one per ...

Peter