Fred D Mentor Group - Part II (Page 41)

marcag - 2012-08-21 1:58 PM

Hey guys,

Do you think a 20min FTP test 3 days before an Oly is a bad idea assuming the Oly is somewhere between an A and B race ?

Fred D - 2012-08-21 10:34 AM

Cleaning up and putting tri stuff away for the year (no more races this year for me as I need a run break).

Carefully cleaning my wetsuit and then will store.

Switching over the crank on my bikes and will put the tri bike in the basement.

Also cleaning up one of my old bikes as well as she has a new home later today.

Lastly, I am debating getting a Specialized Shiv for my next bike, any thoughts?
It would be the S-works model and would only buy the frame and aerobars I think.

My New Cannondale frame would be Ebayed and I would be working on position and biking for next year to try and really kill a HIM bike split (with a decent run) 

marcag - 2012-08-21 1:58 PM

Hey guys,

Do you think a 20min FTP test 3 days before an Oly is a bad idea assuming the Oly is somewhere between an A and B race ?

Rudedog55 - 2012-08-21 2:06 PM

 

don't ask me, i did a 11 mile TT the day before a very difficult Half Iron.

No one ever accused me of brilliant decision making.

 

tasr - 2012-08-21 4:12 PM

Well my approach is there is no B race, but that just me. 
 
Even still if it’s a race you’re not really worried about why put it all out then put it all out again 3 days later?  Is this FTP test something that can wait until later?
 
So I would not do it. 

Fred D - 2012-08-21 10:34 AM

 

Lastly, I am debating getting a Specialized Shiv for my next bike, any thoughts?
It would be the S-works model and would only buy the frame and aerobars I think.

GoFaster - 2012-08-21 1:29 PM

Question for the group.  Looks like my PT Torque value is out, and Cycleops will no longer service it because it is a wired model.  That said, it is still under warranty (from prior warranty service), and they will replace the hub with a new G3 hub.  That's great, but I'll need to get a new CPU.  So what should I get?

An Edge 500 would be good, but I'd really like a 910 - I'm just not sure what I would have to give up by going with the 910 vs the 500.  Looking for thoughts on that.

The other question.  They'll replace with a G3 or a PRO.  If I go with the PRO I can just choose the same spoke config and my disc cover and existing rim will work - 32 spokes.  Since I use this for training and racing I wonder if I just stick with 32 spokes, or because of my weight (sub 150lbs) I move to a lower spoke count, lighter rim to go with a lighter smaller G3.  Thoughts on that too?

Fred D - 2012-08-21 1:33 PM . Considerably more aero. However I think the shiv looks fuggly, so I'm not sure....

GoFaster - 2012-08-21 6:29 PM

Question for the group.  Looks like my PT Torque value is out, and Cycleops will no longer service it because it is a wired model.  That said, it is still under warranty (from prior warranty service), and they will replace the hub with a new G3 hub.  That's great, but I'll need to get a new CPU.  So what should I get?

An Edge 500 would be good, but I'd really like a 910 - I'm just not sure what I would have to give up by going with the 910 vs the 500.  Looking for thoughts on that.

The other question.  They'll replace with a G3 or a PRO.  If I go with the PRO I can just choose the same spoke config and my disc cover and existing rim will work - 32 spokes.  Since I use this for training and racing I wonder if I just stick with 32 spokes, or because of my weight (sub 150lbs) I move to a lower spoke count, lighter rim to go with a lighter smaller G3.  Thoughts on that too?

GoFaster - 2012-08-21 8:29 PM

Question for the group.  Looks like my PT Torque value is out, and Cycleops will no longer service it because it is a wired model.  That said, it is still under warranty (from prior warranty service), and they will replace the hub with a new G3 hub.  That's great, but I'll need to get a new CPU.  So what should I get?

An Edge 500 would be good, but I'd really like a 910 - I'm just not sure what I would have to give up by going with the 910 vs the 500.  Looking for thoughts on that.

The other question.  They'll replace with a G3 or a PRO.  If I go with the PRO I can just choose the same spoke config and my disc cover and existing rim will work - 32 spokes.  Since I use this for training and racing I wonder if I just stick with 32 spokes, or because of my weight (sub 150lbs) I move to a lower spoke count, lighter rim to go with a lighter smaller G3.  Thoughts on that too?

axteraa - 2012-08-21 2:16 PM Fred, since you had both I don't suppose you compared the elevation profile between the 800 and 910 did you?  We had very different numbers between your 800 and my 500.

Fred D - 2012-08-21 9:24 PM . Didn't actually start the 910 until the run as far as recording data. I did use it to see my HR on the bike but no elevation data. What did you get from the 500 on the bike?

tri808 - 2012-08-21 9:27 PM

Uh oh...I smell a course cutting witch hunt brewing...LOL