sdanaher's Mentor Group - Closed (Page 3)

duvman93 - 2009-12-20 3:35 PM

Hey momo...thanks for the advice. I'm going to head out to my local store after the holidays.When you say Garmin setup, are you referring to using a Gamin watch as a bike computer? I have a forerunner 305 and I think I'm supposed to be able to do that. I guess I'll figure that out. When it comes to purchasing a bike though, I'm a bit nervous about making a large investment in an item i know nothing about. Are there places that allow you to demo a bike for a season? I have absolutely no experience on a road bike so its going to be tough for me to make a decision based on what the bike store guys tell me or what I feel while on a trainer in the store. Any suggestions or just head to the store and see what they have to say?

HNewman - 2009-12-21 10:09 AMHey Boxer, the next time you get inspired to run at midnight - go do it! I ended up running late last night, and because the trail at the local metropark was pretty dry, ran there - it was all snow and dark pavement and the sunset (and then the crescent moon) and about 200 Canada geese. Definitely my best run in a long time, and made all the treadmill time last week seem worthwhile.

On the bike front, if you find something you like, don't be afraid to shop used. I'm a huge supporter of my LBS, but tri bikes are sometimes bought on a whim and discarded when the user realizes they didn't really want to do the sport... they're not exactly comfortable cruisers.

 If you know exactly what size/style you want, shopping online (eBay, forums, etc) can be pretty rewarding. I bought a silly-above-my-level Quintana Roo Ti-Phoon that was a few years old for 1/4 of the original purchase price. It had been ridden six times. (And after receiving it, in mint condition, I can confirm that the six times may have been an over-estimation.) Score!

Heather

sdanaher - 2009-12-21 1:42 PM

Yep - me too. I bought my Cervelo P2 used. Great bike. Love it. Actually, bought my roadie used too.

That said, I support my LBS a lot buying most everything else from them except gear that Sugoi sells since they let me into their Brand Champion program.

Blinddave - 2009-12-21 3:38 PMOk silly question time.
  does anyone have any tips for running in the snow?

Blinddave - 2009-12-21 4:38 PM

Ok silly question time.
  does anyone have any tips for running in the snow?

boxer - 2009-12-21 3:43 PM



Shane I got the same bike!! It's a P2SL 2008, so it's still aluminum. Sweeet ride!
I checked the brandchampions.sugoi gear, PRETTY COOL STUFF!!! Most of my tri gear is regular Sugoi, really good value.

boxer - 2009-12-21 10:08 PM

I used to hate the treadmill but I travel all the time and it became a necesity. There's certain places where you just can't go out for run. Security being the most constraining reason. One day (seriously) I decided I couldn't hate it no more. It is a tool to achieve something and is MUCH better than not getting your workout at all. I won't say I love it and I will always run outside if I can, but when you are two weeks from a race and you find yourself in a hotel in Beijing, Mexico just to name a few, the treadmill is your friend.
The antidote for boredom: iPod.  Invest some time in putting together some killer playlists. I also learn to watch TV, some good action shows or whatever your thing is. Time won't fly, but it certainly will go faster.
I did a 2 and half hr bike (spinning) followed by a 60 minute run (tradmill) brick in a YMCA and it's all about getting in "the groove" if nothing else, don't think negative "I hate this-I hate this" don't look at the watch every 5 minutes or the distance every 0.1 mile.
Not long ago I would never say this, but again the treadmill is just a tool that allows you to achieve something you need.......

boxer - 2009-12-21 10:12 PM

Dude! Momo, what a sweet ride!!!! All carbon, sram, can't as for more!!!
Do you have racing wheels?
I asked Santa for a set but it ain't happening this year!!!     (getting the wetsuit, can't complain)

momo - 2009-12-22 8:07 AMThanks... my bike has been good to me.. No carbon wheels yet. but sometime soon.. hopefully before my Half Ironman in June..

sdanaher - 2009-12-22 9:25 AM

Momo: I might be letting go of my race wheels before eagleman for a different set. I have the Reynolds 66mm tubulars.I'm thinking of getting a new frame, so I might get their wheels too (Planet-X).