Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois (Page 75)

I have the one without magnets.  I'm not sure how thick it is but my sense is that getting the magnet out of the equation helps.  I think that the Wahoo one might be thinner?

I have one of each.  I got one for one of my bikes and then, later, got the one for the other bike and I just bought whatever was least expensive.  Both work fine.

I have an apparently old school garmin speed and cadence sensor as I think the only thing on the crank is a magnet with the main unit mounted on my frame. If you have trouble with the newer garmin set up maybe look for an older version or a company that still uses that technology - maybe wahoo?

ETA: the magnet is about the size of a watch battery, maybe a tad thicker.

Yeah, they are. I used the same four things before. Ended up dropping time as that was the least used one when actually out on the run. I still tend to gauge the runs more by time, but once on the route I kind of need to finish. Usually had a good enough idea on time aspect by minding pace & distance and only switched screens a few times a run at most. My watch is less programmable so stayed on the screen with HR featured and pace & distance as the extra (smaller sized) info. Intervals could be a little more interesting as I can't get both HR & time (of any type) on the same screen. I've been using HR much less now, so that has kind of worked itself out.

Stacey, I'd have to agree with Dave. Another thing that may help is that the sensor can be anywhere on the crank. So, there should be more clearance on the part of the crank arm that is closer to the bottom bracket, as opposed to out near the pedal. 

That said, I have a text out to a friend of mine that was shopping for one of these recently. If he bought it, I can get the dimensions from him. I can't find those on the web yet. 

Just to satisfy my curiosity, how many of you have signed up for IM Louisville? I think I counted 4, but I may be short one or two.

I only know of three.  I am one of them.  I'll let the others reveal themselves ;-)

It makes me kind of queasy just typing it, but I am one of the crazies. 

Water bottle set up question:  I just sent back the profile design between the aero bars hydration system I recently bought because it did not fit my set up -my bars are very close together and are not adjustable; so I am looking for another solution.  I have the bottle that drops down between the bars, but understand that it is not aerodynamic.  I'll use it if I have to, but I'd like to get a set up that is not as bulky as I will take whatever seconds I can get with an easy equipment change!!

So, what are you all using? 

I used a Between The Arms (BTA) bottle. Could chuck the bottle at an aid station and not fiddle around with refilling. Mine would disappear from view with how my forearms were set up. This could also help with keeping in an odd size bottle though could vary with individuals.

I tried some BTA refillable setups, but never really got comfortable with it. Like the straw sticking out or going some direction or other.

I had a lot of confidence in my ability to find a decent enough place to take a drink and tried to do as little as possible at aid stations. The Louisville course (for example) has changed a lot from when I did it, but still likely has a lot of smaller rolling hills on it. Plenty of times where people will both slow and be sitting up naturally. Chucking and grabbing & bottle seemed easier than refilling very fast, stopping, or carrying and extra empty bottle.

Good points on the ease of just grabbing another bottle and tossing what you are done with. Do you have a homemade set up or one like this?

Hey, gang, just dropping in for a quick proof-of-life post.  We just got back from our extended WV visit yesterday and I'm clamoring to get back in the swing of things both with work and my personal life, everything seems out of whack.

So, I was reading this article about HRV and I was wondering if anyone here finds it worth tracking?

Purchased, so more liked the linked one, but I never had the Garmin on top. That was always on the stem. Because of that, I probably should have tried the zip tie method though.

I've never used it, but some people in Fred's FB group (who are really worth listening to) do and have had good results with it. If I get more serious again it's something I would look at doing.

Thanks! Looks like I have a couple of systems to consider.

It sounds like there are three of us going to IM Lou.  I tried to "encourage" others. 

Now that Chris brought up IM Lou 2017, I think that the door is opened for 2017 plans.  What are your plans for 2017?

I'll start. My A races are Shamrock marathon in March and IM Lou in October.

IM Lou is my A race.  I don't really designate my other races, but I do have Zion HM in April that I am really looking forward to.  I hope my hamstring is healed enough soon so I can start running like I need to make it a good race!