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07-08-2010, 07:41 AM #1
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New bike!
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So, I got an amazing deal on a bike from the classifieds on beginner triathlete. It is getting shipped today, and I am SO excited I can hardly even stand it, let alone focus on anything I am supposed to be doing today!
For our anniversary this year, DH and I are going to get professional fittings on his race bike and my new bike.
She is sooooo pretty.....I just keep finding reasons to look at pictures of her online. I can't WAIT to get some pedals on her and GO! I have 7.5 weeks until Louisville, so hopefully 7 weeks of training on her will get me totally ready!
Sorry, I just had to talk/brag/share!
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07-08-2010, 07:55 AM #2
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07-08-2010, 08:04 AM #3
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We need pictures!!!!
Congratulations!
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07-08-2010, 08:07 AM #4
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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 #5
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Nice! What's the Louisville bike course like?
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07-08-2010, 08:11 AM #6
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Hilly and hot
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07-08-2010, 08:14 AM #7
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Eww that IS NICE!!!!!
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07-08-2010, 08:17 AM #8
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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 #9
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Exciting! Pretty bike.
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07-08-2010, 10:33 AM #10
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Awesome! Congrats!!
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07-08-2010, 12:42 PM #11
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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 #12
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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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07-08-2010, 06:15 PM #13
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Thank ladies!
She is on a truck in New Hampshire headed for Atlanta!!!!
She is flying super fast to get here tuesday morning, and we have fittings planned for our 3rd anniversary wednesday! YIPPIE! I appreciate the encouragement. I am a little nervous about the transition. I will basically only be missing one of my 80+ mile rides on her this weekend. Next week I will leave my darling road bike for the duration of training
Tri girl--it is really hard to underestimate the importance of looking good/cute while doing this stuff!!!
When I get her, and get fitted, I will post up pictures....in the meantime, I will check UPS tracking continously!
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07-09-2010, 04:35 AM #14
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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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07-09-2010, 01:27 PM #15
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Yes, but I don't know that it was a fair comparison - I also got a good bike (which I paid over twice as much for as my road bike) that was well-fitted and has race wheels on it. Originally Posted by blumensh
The aero bars do make a big difference on windy courses (which is common where I live), and I notice I go downhill faster. It's a smoother and more comfortable ride, though some people have more discomfort aero than I do. So, yes, I did see a significant improvement, but, I don't know that it was worth it for my first year until I knew my way around the sport and knew I wanted to invest in it.
