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07-08-2010, 08:08 AM #1
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07-08-2010, 08:11 AM #2
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Hilly and hot
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07-08-2010, 08:14 AM #3
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Eww that IS NICE!!!!!
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07-08-2010, 08:17 AM #4
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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 #5
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Exciting! Pretty bike.
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07-08-2010, 10:33 AM #6
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Awesome! Congrats!!
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07-08-2010, 12:42 PM #7
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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.
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07-08-2010, 04:20 PM #8
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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 #9
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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 #10
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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.
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07-09-2010, 01:37 PM #11
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I chose to not get a tri specific race bike, but went with a road race bike instead this year after doing tris for two years with the road bike I had.
I didn't think I'd be comfortable in the aero position of a tri bike. Just going to a lighter more aerodynamic road bike made a huge difference for me.
Ride what you have for awhile. If you find yourself hooked, then spend the big bucks.
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