Fred?

[aicabsolut]

Perhaps he doesn't intend on using the granny in his TT but cant afford a separate bike for this discipline. Maybe his one bike has to fit all riding situations. If people are riding and having fun then thats all that matters at least to me.

This was a TT geometry bike. From frame to seatpost to aerobars. Not a standard road bike. We were all thinking...daaaamn, look at that pimped out bike. Teammate goes up to videotape it. Comes back laughing. Tells us to take a closer look. Yep. Triple. The only question: WHY?

I was doing the same TT with my basic road bike with no aerobars or anything because it was my first one and I didn't have time to practice or the cash. Of course, for a guy who has shelled out that much on parts (even if it wasn't a TT-specific bike), I don't think the money for new chainrings was an issue.

On any other bike, we wouldn't have cared. If you need a triple, go for it.

Raven explained my point better.

[Grog]

Who knows, maybe Mr. TT has knee issues that prevent him from pushing big gears on an uphill, but likes to do time trials anyway? He especially likes very hilly time trials? There has to be a reason why that triple chainring is there, because the shop people have certainly tried to talk him out of it!!

I tend to find good reasons to everything.

I find this a pretty good conversation. It makes me think that I wish my bike club (a women's club) was more Doris-friendly. It's been pushing real hard to develop female racers, which is GREAT, but I think it makes us look inaccessible to a lot of riders. I'll keep meditating about that.

[aicabsolut]

Could be. Who knows. I think he was racing in the ultra-newb men's collegiate category. Why you need Zipp 404's for that, I dunno. Maybe he likes to spin 150rpms . Some guy wearing jeans and riding a fixie schooled a lot of people in that TT.

[KnottedYet]

Some guy wearing jeans and riding a fixie schooled a lot of people in that TT.

Oh, yeah...

[Ninabike]

Another triple on a carbon checking in. I also have black socks!!

[mtbdarby]

WHAT???!!!:eek: You're not supposed to wear a visor whilest riding on the road? Of course, that does explain why my neck is always so darn sore when I practise riding in the drops, hehehe. Oh, the wise things I learn here...

Dar

[Grog]

Could be. Who knows. I think he was racing in the ultra-newb men's collegiate category. Why you need Zipp 404's for that, I dunno. Maybe he likes to spin 150rpms . Some guy wearing jeans and riding a fixie schooled a lot of people in that TT.

Maybe it was his triathlon bike? I know a few long-distance triathlon bike courses where I'd be happy to have a triple!!!!!!

[Susan126]

Another triple on a carbon checking in. I also have black socks!!

I ride a 650 with triple and a mirror on my helmet!!!!! EEEEE GADS!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

There is a tipping point at which being really uncool (Fred) suddenly becomes Uber Cool. Ideally, we should strive for this. It's sort of like movies that are SO bad that they then fall into the Great category.

[Trekhawk]

There is a tipping point at which being really uncool (Fred) suddenly becomes Uber Cool. Ideally, we should strive for this. It's sort of like movies that are SO bad that they then fall into the Great category.

I love it!! Maybe I will be great after all.

[spokewench]

Who knows, maybe Mr. TT has knee issues that prevent him from pushing big gears on an uphill, but likes to do time trials anyway? He especially likes very hilly time trials? There has to be a reason why that triple chainring is there, because the shop people have certainly tried to talk him out of it!!

I tend to find good reasons to everything.

I find this a pretty good conversation. It makes me think that I wish my bike club (a women's club) was more Doris-friendly. It's been pushing real hard to develop female racers, which is GREAT, but I think it makes us look inaccessible to a lot of riders. I'll keep meditating about that.

I've been running a newbie womens group ride for a few years in Flagstaff. It is an uphill battle here in our rural area town. The ladies in town who want to race or race (don't and won't come on rides with this group) and vice a versa. I can get strong men to come on these rides to help but no gals. The gals that race could be helped by some training rides where they work on skills but don't seem to realize this. So, it is really a balancing act. Women are just as susceptible as men to peer pressure and wanting to be with the in group.

You just have to have separate groups and in a town this small it doesn't work very well.

[HappyAnika]

Phew, I was beginning to think I was the only one with a visor. I just like to minimize the sun in my eyes. Although I may get a second helmet for when I do canyon rides to increase my visibility on the descent.

Speaking of canyon rides, I love my triple. I couldn't ride the canyons without it. I'm glad I'm not the only one with a triple (albeit I have an aluminum frame).

I had never seen people turn up the bottom of their shorts until I started riding with my club this spring. When I first saw that, my thought was that they were clueless. Oops, maybe I am the clueless one. Either way, my shorts are staying down, I need the grippers to keep them from riding up. I'm with that whole function over fashion thing.

[aicabsolut]

Maybe it was his triathlon bike? I know a few long-distance triathlon bike courses where I'd be happy to have a triple!!!!!!

Hmm..good point. But if you were a guy, would you still use a triple, or would that be "Fred"? (seems us women can get away with them a little easier huh?) Still, as far as weight and aerodynamics, a compact double makes the most sense if you need the smaller gears.

[smilingcat]

Just too funny. Something I never considered...

A triple on a full on TT bike. spinning at 150rpm. Oh my. Now I think triples are absolutely wonderful for those who wants or needs it. It gives you more flexibility in the gear you want to ride.

Nothing more stupid than grinding your way up a steep hill (6-9% or even a 15% grade) on a corncob with 39/54 chainring. I've watched others smile and pass me up the hill as they spun their cranks. And all I could do was ...

Anyway, my father used to tease me about my workout on a bike. He suggested that I use a beach cruiser single speed with a mustache bars and solid rubber tires. And while at it, put a rack with pannier on both side. He added that I would get a much better work out.

How can I argue with such perfect logic?

maybe I will deck out a beach cruiser with a fixed gear, my speedplay pedals, and replace the wide comfy spring loaded seat with a sella Itallia racing saddle. Ofcourse, I would need to attach a streamer on the bar plugs and a small bicycle bells on the handle bar. A generator with a head light and a tail light, a kick stand, fenders. Did I miss anything??

My reply was: I don't think logically like that. Color matching is logic and styling is logic in my books So I'm vain to some degree.

And guys are slave to fashion too. look at all the barneys. Dressed like a members of CSC, Discovery...

shawn

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

maybe I will deck out a beach cruiser with a fixed gear, my speedplay pedals, and replace the wide comfy spring loaded seat with a sella Itallia racing saddle. Ofcourse, I would need to attach a streamer on the bar plugs and a small bicycle bells on the handle bar. A generator with a head light and a tail light, a kick stand, fenders. Did I miss anything??...

There it is! You see? Voila!....UBER COOL !!!!!