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Yep, got that backasswords sensor is on front wheel.  I will have to look into the cat eye.. My current is a cheaper model cat eye which only reads miles, time and average.

my three choices would be

first would be find one built into a hed jet race wheel (you can train on this no issues)
Find one built onto a DT swiss rim (my personal choice for a PT hub on a training wheel
or a mavic open pro. this thing is bomb proof and should last for a long time.





as for the computer on the trainer. this does not solve the issue outside but if its too short cable/distance wise to make it to the rear wheel just put the computer on the top tube while on the trainer, or do what my dad did and just set the computer on the table next to yo u(wireless one).

I believe Carl and I got the same wheel build for our PT.  The kinlin xr300 which is also a pretty sturdy training wheel.  The Mavic Open Pro and the DT swiss is going to be the majority of what you find used on ebay though.  Both solid rims for training...stick a wheel cover on it and you're good to go.

I tried to do the same thing with my computer on the trainer.  I put it on a stool next to me so it could read.  Problem was I had to move the sensor back to the front fork if I wanted my computer to work on the road.  If you're not going to be switching back and forth a lot from trainer to road, then this is a good option.  Takes maybe 5 minutes to move the sensor back and forth from fork to chain stay.

Edited by tri808 2010-08-19 3:11 PM

I don't know if I am capable of moving the sensor around on my bike - It is on there pretty good and since it doesn't have cadence I think I am ready for an upgrade. So I looked online at Bike Nashbar and there seem to be a couple of options for a computer that will work on the trainer (with cadence) and the price varies from about $40 to $90. They are on sale and I have a coupon - so I guess I just need to decide whether I want wireless or not. Are there any advantages to going wireless? 

Advantage of wireless is..."no wires"...LOL

Ok...so I guess what's the downside of wired???  Not much.

- it doesn't look as clean on your bike as you'll have zip ties all over your frame to hold the wire in place.
- additional zip ties and the wire weigh more, which will make you slower...KIDDING 
- it's possible the wire could get damaged during riding, transport, etc.  If the wire gets cut...you need to buy a whole new computer.  They usually don't sell replacement wired sensors.
- it's just not "as cool" as having wireless

keep in mind some cheap wireless compputers dont pick up as well as the cheap wired ones, so do your reaserch on which ones you pick

We had an awesome gathering at the tri club last night.  Trek/KSwiss Pros Joe Gambles and Heather Jackson hung out with us and had a question/answer session for about two hours.  Very nice and down to earth people.  Heather is racing Timberman this Sunday and hopes to break the bike course record....the last race she did, she averaged something like 25 mph over the 56 miles.  Pretty awesome.

In sad news, we lost our family dog last night.  Oliver, our yellow lab was killed in front of my dad's house by a car.  He was a beatiful dog with a peaceful and loving heart.

Sorry to hear about Oliver....it is always tough to lose a family pet.   

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We have a chocolate Lab that is starting to fade.  She has lost 6 lbs since April from an already lean 62lbs.  she eats almost nothing we give her and throws up a lot. Sometimes a couple of times a day.  We had her stomach scoped this week and are waiting on the biopsy results, which should be in next week.  She's my dog too, so I am not liking all the stuff she's going through right now.  BTW, shes 11yrs old and our vet says the life expectancy is 12 for most labs.  It will be a sad day for me when we have to put her down.  So I am, in some ways, feeling your pain.

I got my long run in this morning and it was AGONIZING.  I know sometimes these runs are kinda painful or whatever, but today SUCKED.  The last 2 miles were torturous and I wanted so bad to quit.  I didn't eat much yesterday for supper and I didn't get as much sleep as I would like to have gotten last night.  But it's over now and I am more prepared for the upcoming race because of this run.

Now I have to go shopping for a new fridge because our other one is almost dead.  I have noticing this slow fade all week and we are going to get another one before this one crashes.  This one is just over 15 yrs. old so I am not bothering with a repair.

50 mile ride tomorrow.

So sorry to hear about your dog - that really sucks! Hang in there.

I sent the kids to daycare today and spent all day in my classroom. I was moving furniture, making copies, setting up materials, putting up bulletin boards, etc. And I am still nowhere close to being ready! I'm gonna go in Mon & Tues also, so I will hopefully be all sent up by Weds which is the teachers' 1st day back (kids start the following Mon). Although they do give us time to work in our rooms, there are a lot of meetings and last minute stuff always comes up. So, I will feel a lot better having my room totally ready before then.

Didn't get in my run today b/c my husband had to work early (5am) and then went out with some friends tonight (so I'm with the kids). I wanted to try and get to the gym and do a treadmill run in the afternoon, but got caught up in the classroom.

OWS tomorrow with my swim group. Long run with my running group Sun.

i also missed my run today, went fishing for 4 hours instead!!

haha...the Newbz is human.

Heading up to the lake for Timberman.  Have a great weekend all! 

hahaha indeed.

I caught 4 catfish over 16 pounds! was a good evening, but now my legs look like bugzilla was here.

good luck this weekend!!

Knock 'em dead!!!!!! Can't wait to hear all about it!

Awesome!  I guess you got a good workout in today.  Anytime you almost puke means an incredible workout.

I got 2 good workouts in this weekend.  My 14 mile run yesterday and a 52 mile ride today and my legs are trashed, along with the rest of my body.  I got home today and told my wife I was done, don't ask me to do anything.  My meals before these workouts were a little to low on carbs and other energy sources.  I was 10 miles from home today and I could only muster up enough legs to get up to about 19mph with a tailwind of 11 mph.  Normally I would be around 21 mph with that kind of tailwind.  I am gonna sleep good tonight.

I couldn't have puked for either workout though.  I couldn't have, my body didn't have the energy to go through all that work.

Dirk - great job on your workouts.  Usually, i only feel like puking when I mountain bike.  But, there were some killer hills (9% or so) on that ride yesterday and the ascent was nonstop for those few miles.  I find if my HR gets above 170 on the bike that is the point where I feel like fainting and throwing up - also I forget to breathe.


This is the start of my next 2 BIG weeks before tapering for the last race.  Kids will be in school, so I should be able to juggle working and working out. I will attempt my longest run today (about 1hour10min) and hopefully it will be a trail run.

So, I have been in somewhat of a dilemna lately.  new mountain bike vs. new road bike.  What I really want is a  new road bike.  However, my mountain bike (specialized rock hopper) is almost 20 years old and has NO suspension, while my road bike is only 6 years old and is in good shape - just a lower end bike (Fuji Finest). Unfortunately, don't have the $ to buy both. So, I am in the hunt for either a hard tail or full suspension mountain bike. Most likely a womens, since I need a shorter top tube.  Does anyone have any thoughts of brand/model that you like?  I am hoping to get a great closeout deal at one of the LBS, which may dictate the make and model. Maybe next year I can get that sweet new Felt I have had my eyes on!

I'm not a mountain biker so I got nothing here.  I have only been on a bike for the past year son I couldn't really offer much advice for a new roadie either.  Once I can afford a new bike it will be a tri-bike for sure.  Trouble is I will be paying for 2 girls to go to a parochial HS for 3 more years, so unless I hit the lottery it'll be a while.

does anyone know johns last name? wanting to check and see how his race at timberman goes.



as for the bike choice, tough call.

I'm torn between the two right now as well, mtb would let me ride over the winter, commute in snow, etc.

road bike would be more fun to train on + bike races

(i say this like i have money for either)

Oh yeah? then they will be in college!  You won't be getting any financial relief for a while. 

I have thought about getting a tri bike one day, but it will be in the distant future and I am not sure it makes sense for where I live.  I need my triple chain ring for all the frickin' hills/mountains.