Todd's Tri Turtles 6 (Beginner - Sprints, 5K, 10K) - OPEN (Page 4)

Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete

Sorry to hear about the pain and uncertainty Bill. I'm sure y'all will get it figured out.

Well I'm in a bit of a quandary and want to get the groups thoughts and opinions. I know that I need and am going to be getting a new bike but can't decide between a Tri or Road bike.
I know that Tri bikes are faster and more geared for triathlons to reduce time and increase speed, plus leave your legs fresher. A road bike can be fast, will accept aero bars to help with speed and are more comfortable especially with my back issues from time to time. I guess the way I'm looking at it now is that I'm not missing the podium by anywhere near a close enough time that the saved time on a TT would put me on the podium. I do know however that I would be throwing away free speed so to speak. My biggest fear is that I will do as I did in the past and constantly think about a Tri bike while on the road bike. I also think that I've never been truly comfortable on any Tri bike and that includes one that matched my bike fit numbers almost to a T. I also have never had a higher end road bike and wonder if that would make a difference. I guess my other thought is that while it's not hilly where I live all the Ironman races I want to do have a good amount of climbing, Chattanooga, lake placid, Ironman Canada. If I went the road bike route I would go for pre fit again to get my numbers before purchasing. I also feel like I can get more bang for the buck with a road bike because of the larger field to chose from. Almost forgot that my thought right now is a solid road bike used for years and then if I'm still in it and the TT could make a difference as far as qualifying for Kona or 70.3 championship then speed the money and get one. Any and all input is welcomed.

Originally posted by 2NewKnees

Todd....getting an accurate fitting for the TT is your best bet; I know it's hard to finally settle in on a decision....but if you can....DO IT!

My oldest son just had a new, very precise fitting for his road bike; this fitting was much more accurate and made many changes to his current set up; he was quite pleased. I'm the one procrastinating on getting a fitting done for a road bike...this knee is my nemesis currently.....

I'm sure you'll make the most appropriate decision....

Originally posted by 2NewKnees

My left "new knee" is giving me some problems from time to time; saw member of surgeon team yesterday; naturally the knee wasn't acting up; X-rays good; next time I have an episode of the problem plan is to have a CAT scan done to see if they can determine what the heck is going on....ugh....

Originally posted by bwingate



How has the hardware been holding up? You might want to double check you bike cleats and running shoes to make sure nothing has worn out.

Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete

I had a good weekend. Friday 10 mile bike, Saturday 4 mile run, and Sunday 18 mile bike.

So the bike thing is now this and I'll add in what I didn't before. So I bought a QR last year and did have a professional fit done. The fitter said it was right at the edge of fitting and being to small. Well as I told y'all I just always felt cramped and did not enjoy the ride. I was going to sell and then decide which way to go but first figured I would Tri something. When I got the bike it had an Adamo TT seat on it, which I took off and replaced with my usual Fizik Arione but got it in the vix model this time. I've have always rode Fizik since day one although most find them uncomfortable. So anyway as I looked at the seat I began to think about the Adamo being shorter and a little taller. I thought a swap may give me that slight reach difference I needed especially if I was able to sit a little back. I put it on, lowered the post slightly to adjust for seat height and put the seat back a little more than the last. Well after 28 miles I think that swap may have done the trick. No shoulder pain, I don't feel cramped, and the only negative so far is the wider nose, which my thighs have to get use to. I'm crossing my fingers that this works out and will get to really test it next week when we go camping for a week.

Originally posted by 2NewKnees



Great weekend of activities!!....congrats! Also, super news on the bike matter......!!

Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete

Bill, I hope you enjoyed your green beer day!

So, I did not tell y’all but I used the money I saved by not buying a new bike on a Wahoo Kicker Snap. I used it through Zwift and did two rides totaling 13 miles yesterday and a 13 mile TT race on it today. What can I say after two days about this smart trainer, it is freaking awesome. I don’t know that I have ever done a 13 mile ride and pushed as hard as the trainer made me push today. I never knew just how little work I was actually doing on my old plain Jane trainer, until I got this. Time will tell but with Zwift, the ability to train inside, and how it works, this may be the best thing I ever purchase for my fitness / triathlon .