KSH- have you never ridden aero before? It's quite a diff. feeling, eh? You'll LOVE it, tho!! So much faster! Once you get the hang of steering/maneuvering you'll be able to do all kinds of things when aero. The most difficult parts for me were learning to get in and out of aero w/out crashing, and getting my neck in "shape" to be in that position.
During training and racing the IM- I had developed enough skill to eat aero, rest my chin on my hand (elbows on pads make for a great chin rest- although not so *aerodynamic*), drink, shift, make sandwiches w/ crackers and wine, and even change out food from my rear pockets to bento box and back. You'll be amazed at what you can do when you get used to the position (I'm working on napping when aero).
Tri bike geometry is a little steeper than road bike geometry with aeros (which is why I haven't gone to a tri bike yet), so that may take some getting used to. You'll have sooooo much fun with your new friend!
Will you post some pics already??? I'm dying over here....
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12-03-2006, 11:38 AM #1
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12-03-2006, 03:41 PM #2
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TriGirl... no, I have never ridden in aero before.
I look forward today when I feel secure riding in that position and I can stear straight. Today... was NOT that day. I put in 14 miles on the bike, and it was nice... but it will be awhile before I get up more miles on it... and about 2 of those miles were in aero.
I can't wait till I have the skills like you do.
OK, let me see if I can get these pictures up. I am not very skilled at this stuff."Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
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12-03-2006, 03:42 PM #3
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OK, I did it! Here is one more. When I was getting my bike fit.
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
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12-03-2006, 03:50 PM #4
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And here is my saddle and pedals...along with the weight of my bike.
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
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12-03-2006, 04:16 PM #5
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OMG, you and your new bike are both gorgeous!
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12-03-2006, 06:29 PM #6
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Hey, is that Plano or RBM?
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12-03-2006, 06:42 PM #7
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Originally Posted by crazybikinchic
Good guess!"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
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12-03-2006, 09:25 PM #8
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GREAT pics, KSH! She's (he's?) beautiful. You look awesome in the fitting picture... just take the background out and put a road underneath you.
I'm looking forward to trying aero, even on my road bike. A tri bike is a thing to behold, though. You'll be so fast, you really will look like a bee as you buzz on by!
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12-04-2006, 11:07 AM #9
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Awesome KGH! Love the pix - you guys look so happy together, lol
Enjoy!
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12-04-2006, 11:51 AM #10
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Gosh, this stuff is contagious! Originally Posted by mtbdarby
Awesome KGH! Love the pix - you guys look so happy together, lol Enjoy!
Happy new bike to you!!
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