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Have you tried squash? I used to be all about racquetball until I tried squash. Have not played racquetball in 20 years now!

That is amazing....but it is not like they have training for a triathlon to fit in around their memorization.

I think that is great advice.  Especially on the used front, I got a great deal on a cross bike last year, but then the derail-er fell into the rear wheel and I was out another 300 bucks to fix that.  Just wasn't tuned up right.  So I got a 700 bike for 300 dollars then another 300 bucks to fix it.

Also, a used bike may be fine for little 5-10 rides, but you are going to be out there for a bit longer.  You need half decent components.  Don't let them upsell you too much in that regard but at least Tiagra or Sora. 

Also, many bike shops offer lifetime service.  For most people that doesn't matter.  But if you put 20-30 hours on your bike in a month during the summer you will be happy to have that.

Hope the knee is feeling better.  I got outside too and it was great.  I'm not sure the temp got above 50 but with the last two snowfalls measuring more than 20 inches it was wonderful!

Great work on the 30/31 challenge!

Just got back from my first outside ride of the season.  It was great to get outside and I thoroughly enjoyed myself.  It's crazy how out of shape I feel.  I had to work my butt off to finish with a 13.5 mph average.  Last year when I finished up the season I was hitting almost 17 consistently.  Plsu, my balance is off from riding the training. 

I'm not b!tching - just saying that I think I was kidding myself about the difficulty of my rides on the trainer.  It's going to be in the 40's for the next 10 days but I am really looking forward to getting back out there and getting it done.  

I took a quick 2 miles outside on my bike and it feels good to actually have a bike that fits...  just like you I realized Im going to need to log some good miles outside before the triathlons I plan to do in June July and Aug. 

Ill say this Ill b!tch about this weather, at a nice taste of spring and now snow is back in the forecast for tomorrow.

Good work out there.... what beer is on the menu for tonight? 

Grabbed a knee brace out of the closet and iced it. Brace helped a lot.

Agree on new bike.

Agree on bike fit importance.

If you are having any trouble with your legs after your bike fit, make sure you go back and have them look at it. I went back today and got a less aggressive aero set up. The bike fit guy was amazed at my poor hip flexibility. Bars came up and moved forward to open up my hip angle. I felt great today and did a 20 mile bike and 3 mile run Brick. I should have done that when I had my ITB issue. My bike problem showed up in my run by exposing my weak glutes when my ITB was overstressed. 

jlangene - 2013-03-13 10:30 PM Finally got back in the swing of things took an 11 mile bike ride this afternoon and it was beautiful 76 degrees supposed to be in the upper 80's by Friday.  May even have to turn the AC on .  So I have been researching bikes and talking to folks on here and at bike shops and am going to stop by Albuquerque on the way to Las Cruces Friday and take a look at a few bikes and try some out.  I found some that I think are in my price range and have the tiagara shifters, but the folks at the bike shop are telling me that I really should get at least the 105's because they are sooo much smoother.  I will try them both out and see if I can tell a difference, but an extra 200-300 is making me wonder.  Lots more to learn about bikes thank I ever knew.  

2 things - 1) I hope you get sunburned  (it was 31 with a 22 degree windchill here this morning) and 2) I have 105s and love them - so I agree with the folks at LBS.  The only way you will know if they are worth the extra 300 bucks (that's 7.5 cases of beer) is to try them... Good luck

Hey everyone, looks like I get to play in the Pro-Am Face Off for Alzheimer’s hockey tournament the end of April. Of course I have to raise a ton of money so if anyone would like to donate, you can do so online at:

http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?SID=3626308&LangPref=en-CA

Thanks! 

I love cross bikes, and my next bike purchase will probably be one.  I am lucky enough to live near a 50+ mile limestone trail, plus Chicago has a very active Cyclocross Cup I plan to participate in next winter.

A CX bike will have a slightly more upright position and slightly more comfortable frame geometry, and will be significantly less aerodynamic.  The frame will also be wider to accommodate fatter tires.  Brakes are either discs or cantilevers, which shed mud and dirt and stop slightly differently.  Road bikes are typically dual-pivot brakes, which provide predictable and easily-modulatable braking.

A CX bike with a tire change makes a decent road bike.  However, it will not be as fast as a road bike.  A road bike is strictly a pavement creature, while a CX bike will handle quite a bit of terrain.  A CX bike is still a hard-tail design, so it won't replace a dedicated off-road mountain bike.

Like I said, I like cross bikes, and my next bike will likely be one.  However, from a road perspective, they are a compromise in design.  Evaluate your needs and goals, and where you will be riding, and pick something to suit.

Thanks Jared, I appreciate it. Just need to get my dang shoulder better...either way I am playing!

Sounds like a bunch of us are nursing injuries.  Since you are pushing through it - be sure to ice that hip like it's your job.  Hope it gets better soon.

thor67 - 2013-03-14 6:25 AM Well not sure why but I am having shoulder issues. I think I hurt it playing hockey Friday....Feels like i have pulled muscles all around shoulder. Have just been pushing through it. It has gotten worse. I can't sleep without feeling it and my fingers on my right hand are numb. Taking today off for training. Going to try and get in to see Dr.

Ouch!  Sore shoulders really hurt at night when you roll over on the unsuspectingly.  Hopefully the doc will be able to fix you and get you back out there ASAP 

That is amazing!  I can't even cite 5 digits!  Hope your knee gets to feeling better!