Cheshire Traithlon, May 22nd - Page 29 - Triathlon

Big Al The Outlaw pirate

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26/06/2011 at 10:54

Good news, the suit fits so it's just a case of sorting that zipper out and we're away.

Looks like it may need a new zip though as there isn't much material left to stitch to but I'll let them have a look at Royle's and see what they say.

Cake

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27/06/2011 at 12:59

Nice one. It was a second had suit when i got it and stuff so worst case if you get the neddle out and then just cut it out it's no worries. If I see any cheap suits knocking about I'll post and e-mail. Got to get you and Frodo sorted for next year and all that.

Big Al The Outlaw pirate

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27/06/2011 at 13:22

Oh yes indeed, once I've sorted out the wetsuit then it's all about the training. Just debating whether or not to get tri bars for next year. You reckon they're worth the investment?
I think Frodo may still need a little shove in the right direction to be convinced that Outlaw is the way to go next year

Edited: 27/06/2011 at 13:24

Cake

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27/06/2011 at 13:33

I’ve got tri bars on my bike and do make a difference. The ones I’ve got a cheap’uns and not integrated into the bike so have to change position to change gears and stuff. If you can afford it best to get a bike frame that can change gears down but expensive bikes. Dave has a nice bike that that I think. For long races it’s all about %’ages and the difference something like that makes is about 5%? 5% on a ironman makes a lot of difference.

*Frodo*

27/06/2011 at 13:59

I think I'll need some tri bars fitted and hang the expense; been out a few times this weekend, and finally braved the Manchester rush-hour commute on the bike, but I am finding the vibrations quite tough through my damaged wrist. I suspect tri-bars will help alleviate that a bit? I found gloves helpful when I was doing 8+hour rides on the MTB, so will resurrect those too. Any other top tips? (I don't think I've mastered the ride position/set-up yet, either )

Cake

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27/06/2011 at 14:38

Dave or Steve a better person to ask because they knows what he’s talking about. What’s your ride position at the moment are you high in the saddle? I had problems as well with wrist’s I ended up buying posh gloves for about £0 odd quid. Probably not going to Salford this week with the cost but if you want I could sort out meeting up at some point and go for a ride with you? Booked up all next week but sure we can sort something after that? Something to say through is I don’t thing tri bars would help much with your wrist’s, Won’t hurt but how confident are you on a bike already?

Dave The Ex- Spartan pirate

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27/06/2011 at 14:43

I know nothing, Other than how to write very large cheques in Royles !!!

Steve Ho

27/06/2011 at 15:03

frodo - i'll be happy to help you on the bike setup.. i keep my turbo trainer at the gym in town so it should be easy enough for you to drop by after work or the weekends..

Cake

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27/06/2011 at 15:36

Dave The Ex- Spartan wrote (see)

I know nothing, Other than how to write very large cheques in Royles !!!

I didn’t realise you were so much like me, we both just ask a nice bike shop’s to help us out, both like single malt and both have partners that are far to good for us. Only difference is I don’t use KY jelly

Frodo Steve’s a very good egg for stuff like this.

Dave The Ex- Spartan pirate

pirate

27/06/2011 at 15:42

Neither do I !!!

Millenium Lube It's the best

http://www.theimagesplace.com/eBay_CH/millennium250.jpg

*Frodo*

27/06/2011 at 15:52

I don't know, I leave you for an hour and you've descended into comparing lubes

Seriously, Steve, that sounds like an ace idea.

Cake, I thought the tri bars would shift the amount of weight I'm putting through my wrists at present? As for confidence, well my first ever ride was at a measly 13.5mph av for 15 miles, my second was at 14.5mph over the same distance and I know there is more in there, cos I didn't break a sweat but everything freaks me out at the moment and causes me to slow down - road surface changes, raised iron works, corners, roundabouts, pedestrians, cars, motorbikes, vans, horses.... did I miss anything?

Dave The Ex- Spartan pirate

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27/06/2011 at 15:54

caravans

*Frodo*

27/06/2011 at 15:57

I actually nearly overtook one, which was indeed causing me to panic, but it turned off before I properly caught up to it

Dave The Ex- Spartan pirate

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27/06/2011 at 16:00

Nearly got wiped out by a couple of caravans at Bala the other week, Thought that they were gettinng thier own back after all I say about them !!!

*Frodo*

27/06/2011 at 16:08

Tee hee

Right, I'm off to cycle home from work; thinking of being brave and heading out on a different route to add in a few extra miles. It depends how kamikaze I'm feeling as to whether I can cope with negotiating the A56 through Stretford

(This was so much easier on the MTB - just headed out to the Trans Pennine Path and pottered for hours!)

Big Al The Outlaw pirate

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27/06/2011 at 16:28

Cake wrote (see)

I’ve got tri bars on my bike and do make a difference. The ones I’ve got a cheap’uns and not integrated into the bike so have to change position to change gears and stuff. If you can afford it best to get a bike frame that can change gears down but expensive bikes. Dave has a nice bike that that I think. For long races it’s all about %’ages and the difference something like that makes is about 5%? 5% on a ironman makes a lot of difference.

Can't afford a designated TT bike so it would just be the clip on ones that you have.

*Frodo* wrote (see)

everything freaks me out at the moment and causes me to slow down - road surface changes, raised iron works, corners, roundabouts, pedestrians, cars, motorbikes, vans, horses.... did I miss anything?

The only way to gain your confidence is to do more miles on the bike, as for other idiotic road users who seem intent on wiping you out well, there are plenty of them out there. You just have to be aware at all times and second guess what they are gonna do, if the moron looks like he/ she might cut right across you and leave you nowhere to go but over the bonnet then that is probably what he/ she's gonna try and do!!!!

Edited: 27/06/2011 at 16:28

Dave The Ex- Spartan pirate

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27/06/2011 at 16:32

had a an old guy pull out on me yesterday When I hammered on his car window he apologised and said he hadn't seen me.... I'm 6ft4 and was wearing a red and white kit yesterday !!!

Cake

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27/06/2011 at 16:59

*Frodo* wrote (see)

Cake, I thought the tri bars would shift the amount of weight I'm putting through my wrists at present? As for confidence, well my first ever ride was at a measly 13.5mph av for 15 miles, my second was at 14.5mph over the same distance and I know there is more in there, cos I didn't break a sweat but everything freaks me out at the moment and causes me to slow down - road surface changes, raised iron works, corners, roundabouts, pedestrians, cars, motorbikes, vans, horses.... did I miss anything?

If did me when I first started out to chuck like above confidence comes with pratice. The bars might help with the weight your putting on yours wrists but I'm not sure if the benifit you will get. Main thing about tri bars is to change how you cut throught the air and increase speed. They are a good idea but I wouldn't use them til you have the confidence on the bike. Racing bikes are rubbish and I'm much prefer to use a MTB myself just not a good idea for tri stuff. ((((hug))))

Dave The Ex- Spartan pirate

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27/06/2011 at 17:15

Cake wrote (see)

. Racing bikes are rubbish

Now he tells me ! I haven't got an MTB anyway

Big Al The Outlaw pirate

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27/06/2011 at 17:21

Cake wrote (see)

Racing bikes are rubbish and I'm much prefer to use a MTB myself just not a good idea for tri stuff.

Er, racing bikes are not rubbish! You can go really fast on them!!! (when I say really fast I actually mean a little bit faster )