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07-08-2010, 07:55 AM #1
"Ride lots!"
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07-08-2010, 08:04 AM #2
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We need pictures!!!!
Congratulations!
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07-08-2010, 08:07 AM #3
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Ha! You are right!
2008 Scott Contessa Plasma Ultegra
I don't have pictures of my own yet, since she is getting put into the mail today! I can't wait for her to get here!
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07-08-2010, 08:08 AM #4
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Nice! What's the Louisville bike course like?
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07-08-2010, 08:11 AM #5
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Hilly and hot
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07-08-2010, 08:14 AM #6
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Eww that IS NICE!!!!!
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07-08-2010, 08:17 AM #7
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Thanks!!!!!!! I am SO excited to get her...then i will add some pizzaz to her and post pictures.
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07-08-2010, 08:35 AM #8
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Exciting! Pretty bike.
Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler
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07-08-2010, 12:42 PM #9
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I got Lucy about 5 weeks from my first Ironman and it was enough time. I went from a road bike triple 105s (never riding aero) to a triathlon bike compact double DA/Ultegra mix riding aero most of the time on a hilly course.... it's doable.
I wouldn't go any closer to your race than about 5 weeks, though, because you need time on the bike.
You will want to get it fitted ASAP, and you will want to ride a couple of long rides on it on a hilly course to get used to the differences in riding aero (or that bike's aero from your current bike's aero) and (hopefully subtle) differences in gearing. Also watch for saddle discomfort, you won't have a huge amount of time to dial it in, and you only have a few long rides left.
Awesome!
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07-08-2010, 04:20 PM #10
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Gorgeous bike!!!! Now not only are you going to DO great in KY, you're going to LOOK great!!! Woot!!!
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07-09-2010, 04:35 AM #11
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Did you see a big improvement in your time going from a Road bike to a triathlon bike?
Originally Posted by colby
I got Lucy about 5 weeks from my first Ironman and it was enough time. I went from a road bike triple 105s (never riding aero) to a triathlon bike compact double DA/Ultegra mix riding aero most of the time on a hilly course.... it's doable.
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