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kaburns1214 - 2011-01-21 4:54 AM

There's an article in Triathlete magazine this month about bib shorts -- including reviews -- I looked for it on-line but can't track it down.  I'll take the magazine to work today and post a PDF.

bwingate - 2011-01-21 5:33 AM

I just picked up my first pair of bib shorts yesterday - there's a Pearl Izumi outlet here in Dillon Colorado.  Even at outlet prices I paid $66 for them.  I won't have an opinion on them until early march.  (BTW, for the Connecticut people and the rest of us "Yankees", there's a Pearl Izumi outlet in New Hampshire)

Keep an eye on www.bonktown.com and www.nashbar.com both sites have decent deals and Nashbar will have customer reviews of their stuff.

uhcoog - 2011-01-21 9:34 AM

Have to catch bonktown when the bibs aren't some hideous color scheme.

bwingate - 2011-01-21 10:12 AM   I'd switch running shoe brands if they made them with lights like the kids shoes.

 

abqtj - 2011-01-21 12:35 PM

LOL! That would be awesome! 

abqtj - 2011-01-21 12:35 PM

LOL! That would be awesome! 

abqtj - 2011-01-21 12:35 PM

LOL! That would be awesome! 

rizer22 - 2011-01-21 4:21 PM I'm torn on the road bike.  I know "fit" is so important.  Trying to decide on the Specialized Allez at $1,200, which is what the dealer is pushing for, versus the Specialized Roubaix Comp. Per the dealer, both will fit me well. He's a big group rider and racer.

From what he tells me, the Allez is stiffer, but made for racing and group rides etc.  The Roubaix is built diff, allowing for a more comforting ride, and is carbon.  I lose two pounds by going carbon.  The Roubaix also has a much better wheel set (Mavic Aksium's).  Yeah, an entry level wheel for Mavic, but way better than other options.  I think it's a $800-$900 wheel set.  The Roubaix has SRAM Rival components, including the brakes, not a generic brake which apparently a lot of bikes come with. (Other than high end bikes of course) 

Here's the kicker. The Roubaix is a 2010 leftover, retails for $2,700.  I can pick it up for $2,100.  Great deal right?  I like the idea of it being more comfortable, but apparently the geometry is a little different.  I can afford the $2,100. 

Plan is to build endurance with the bike, for my mountain bike races.  That's my focus, but plan on doing 2 Sprint Tri's, and 1-2 short Xterra Tri's.

Your thoughts?  I'll post this in the main forum as well.

rizer22 - 2011-01-21 4:37 PM Jsklarz,

I also took your advice. After getting off the bike trainer this morning, I did an easy 9:34, 2 mile run.  Felt good.

jsklarz - 2011-01-21 4:42 PM

how'd it feel? 

carrie639 - 2011-01-21 1:48 PM I think alot of triathletes find out over time their glutes (butt), hamgstrings, and hips are weak and tight . . . with the exception of my IT band which is getting better, I think that is why I am training better this year, faster, and less injuries overall ---- strengthening, strengthening, strengthening

I know some people, even IM people that will tell you strengthening is MORE important than training and if you have to choose between one or the other, do the strength first

rizer22 - 2011-01-21 2:21 PM I'm torn on the road bike.  I know "fit" is so important.  Trying to decide on the Specialized Allez at $1,200, which is what the dealer is pushing for, versus the Specialized Roubaix Comp. Per the dealer, both will fit me well. He's a big group rider and racer.

From what he tells me, the Allez is stiffer, but made for racing and group rides etc.  The Roubaix is built diff, allowing for a more comforting ride, and is carbon.  I lose two pounds by going carbon.  The Roubaix also has a much better wheel set (Mavic Aksium's).  Yeah, an entry level wheel for Mavic, but way better than other options.  I think it's a $250+ wheel set.  The Roubaix has SRAM Rival components, including the brakes, not a generic brake which apparently a lot of bikes come with. (Other than high end bikes of course) 

Here's the kicker. The Roubaix is a 2010 leftover, retails for $2,700.  I can pick it up for $2,100.  Great deal right?  I like the idea of it being more comfortable, but apparently the geometry is a little different.  I can afford the $2,100. 

Plan is to build endurance with the bike, for my mountain bike races.  That's my focus, but plan on doing 2 Sprint Tri's, and 1-2 short Xterra Tri's.

Your thoughts?  I'll post this in the main forum as well.

rizer22 - 2011-01-21 4:53 PM

It felt totally fine.  As mentioned, doing the intervals the other day after the trainer, also felt fine, but your response made me really think about it.  What an easy way to get hurt, so thanks for the advice.

pbrown70 - 2011-01-21 2:55 PM I met a bunch of local tri people and they invited me to go for a ride on sunday. they said they where going to do 50-60 mile ride. Does anyone have any recommendation for me. This will be more than double any distance I've ever done. 

pbrown70 - 2011-01-21 1:55 PM I met a bunch of local tri people and they invited me to go for a ride on sunday. they said they where going to do 50-60 mile ride. Does anyone have any recommendation for me. This will be more than double any distance I've ever done. 

jsklarz - 2011-01-21 7:01 PM

Yes, I did have calf cramps, but only for the first minute.  I stopped, stretched and then was totally fine once stretched

i thought you had calf cramps, did you have cramping issues?  BTW, I have hobbible calf cramping issues during swiming and after running or biking.  I've tried everything.