http://sweat365.com/forum/ Forums Tag: bicycle en Wed, 22 May 2013 15:01:29 +0000 http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/498#post-2321 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:37:48 +0000 george1 2321@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>According to me you should buy a 1600cc bike and upgrade it to a racing bike. I think that it's workable idea.<br /> _____________________________________________________<br /> George </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/545#post-2265 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:30:04 +0000 Brad Hefta-Gaub 2265@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I've never heard of this... interesting for sure... What kind of computer is it? GPS (Garmin?) or wheel based (polar, cateye, etc)? Is it wired or wireless?</p> <p>I could imagine that it might be interference from a power line or something. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/545#post-2263 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:17:24 +0000 jberm 2263@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>This is very strange, but i was riding today, and whenever i rode north, my computer started showing random, disconnected numbers under mph. It would go something like 14-22-8-6-17-11-etc. When I would turn around and head south the problem did not occur. East seemed to be fine, but west was not. I tested it only nine or ten times, but every time the same thing happened. This has never happened before today so I'm stumped. Something to do with magnetism maybe? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/498#post-2170 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:15:34 +0000 John 2170@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I would check your local bike shop for close out deals or used bikes. Be upfront that you just can't spend more than X amount. Craigslist is another place to check. I tried for 2 months to find an affordable used bike, but couldn't find my size (61cm). I bought from ediscountbike.com a 2007 new in box closeout. But bikesdirect.com and ebay have all kinds of deals too. A local bike shop can assemble your bike for you. It should cost around $50. And you can always upgrade later if you stay in the sport. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/498#post-2068 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:10:48 +0000 kimo 2068@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>If you have not done this already, another thing you can do while you're on the search for a road/tri bike is to change your tires to slicks when road racing instead of the knobby MTB tires for off-road racing. This will help your speed.</p> <p>Jim </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/498#post-2067 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:15:11 +0000 Brad Hefta-Gaub 2067@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>What kind of a budget do you have?</p> <p>You should be able to get a good quality new "road" bike for around $500. It won't be Tour de France ready, but it will be a fair bit faster than your mountain bike...</p> <p>Used, I would check eBay or Craig's List. Or a local independent bike shop.</p> <p>If you can go up to $1200 then you could get a very good quality "entry level" triathlon bike setup... or road setup depending on the types of riding you expect to be doing more of.</p> <p>I strongly recommend heading to your local triathlon shop and chatting with the staff there. Most will be more than happy to explain the different features of various bike setups as well as what different components make sense for your goals.</p> <p>Good luck! </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/498#post-2065 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:07:59 +0000 jberm 2065@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I ran my first sprint triathlon recently and have another one in a couple weeks. My swim was good and my run was great but my bike time was lagging. I know that racing bikes give a great advantage over my current mountain bike, but I don't know where is a good place to find a relatively cheap racing bike. Any tips on good starting bikes and where to find them?<br /> Greatly apprectiated. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/368/page/2#post-1799 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:40:09 +0000 Kevin 1799@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>You can spen as much or as little as you want. I did my first tri in May on my mountain bike with the knobby tires. I then found a used Cerve'lo on craiglist at an awesome price. All the things can be bought a little at a time. You really need the tri shorts, any bike, goggles, a shirt, good shoes, water bottles. The things I bought to just get by I use in practice and save my really good stuff for racing. I would recommend a sprint tri to begin with. I found out quick it looks easier than it is. You may become discouraged if you start too long. I don't know but the main thing is to have fun doing it. Good Luck </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/368/page/2#post-1735 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:20:07 +0000 hscrider 1735@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Hello,<br /> I recently began cycling and I am really enjoying it. I love pushing myself and competing, so I have registered for a sprint tri in late July. This will be my first tri and I am really excited. Since I am new at this, I don't really know where a good starting place would be. Any advice regarding training regament, nutrition, etc...would be greatly appreciated. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/368/page/2#post-1683 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:03:51 +0000 snaslund 1683@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Hi, I am also starting to prepare for my first tri. It is a sprint tri in Sept. I have not been on a bike in over 30 years so this is the challanging part for me. A friend is offering to lend me his old road bike (20 year old carbon frame bick) but it will need a couple hundred in work. Any thoughts on whether it is worth putting that kind of money in a loaner or would I be better off buying a middle of the road bike and adapting it for the tri? </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/368/page/2#post-1423 Fri, 02 May 2008 03:05:33 +0000 dmt0311 1423@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>A BMX bike? Holy Moly! One fast peddling fool! HAHA! My only complaint about my current MTB is that it is too big for me. I am 5'4" and the middle bar comes to my waist line. I'm still looking. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/368/page/2#post-1414 Thu, 01 May 2008 15:16:41 +0000 Brad Hefta-Gaub 1414@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>It's totally ok to do your first tri on any bike you can find!</p> <p>I even read a story once of someone who did a triathlon on a BMX bike... (not a mountain bike.... a BMX bike!)</p> <p>You can do it! </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/368/page/2#post-1413 Thu, 01 May 2008 11:46:01 +0000 fayezie 1413@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Hi!<br /> i am there with you! I am REALLY wanting to do my first Tri in June.... and I just made this decision last week! I am still teetering on whether to do it or not, especially since i do not own a road bike, but a mtb.... you all are making me think that it will be okay with the mtb... </p> <p>hmmmm.... </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/368/page/2#post-1406 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:50:00 +0000 mtbman1 1406@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I just got a used Raleigh road bike for $165 and it is in great shape. I got it from my LBS who I've got to know and trust and I know he will make anything right that needs it. That's important when buying used. If you buy from somebody you don't know, you really need to know what you are doing. On the other hand, he told me putting road tires on my MTB would be a big improvement too. (for road riding, that is.)<br /> BTW, to size a bike, I used a formula .87 x your inseam in cm, should be the length of the seat tube from the center of the bottom bracket to the top of the tube where the seat stem goes in. I got this info from wobblenaught.com. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/368/page/2#post-1405 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:48:13 +0000 dave 1405@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>dustin: I took this bike maintenance tutorial at REI last year when I was getting started. should save you some cash:<br /> <a href="http://www.rei.com/stores/store_event_detail.jsp?pid=8CA1DB3DF256577B4E3635F1954782A7&#38;template_id=14&#38;template_family=webDetail&#38;ignore_cache=1" rel="nofollow">http://www.rei.com/stores/store_event_detail.jsp?pid=8CA1DB3DF256577B4E3635F1954782A7&#38;template_id=14&#38;template_family=webDetail&#38;ignore_cache=1</a></p> <p>see you out at the lake mead rockpit </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/368#post-1398 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:40:03 +0000 dmt0311 1398@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I plan to do the Olympic at the Las Vegas Triathlon. I've never heard of the Pumpkinman?? Where is Javelin sports located? My wife doesn't want me to put money into a bike that is too big for me. Do they have a website? I'll check Mr. Google. Thanks for the info. Dustin </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/368#post-1394 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:23:24 +0000 jimmyfr 1394@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>What Tri are you doing? I just did my first tri (Rage) a week ago and it was great!!! If your in Vegas are you going to be doing Pumpkinman? I've heard that's a good race and I will be doing it as an Olympic or half, not sure what will fit in my schedule. I picked up a nice bike from Javelin, they are closing out their bikes and just going to do components. Not sure if there are any left but my friend picked up two a few weeks ago so if you are interested this is is the low down. the top prices are the retail and the next price is what they are selling them for until they are gone.<br /> good luck</p> <p> For all Team Javelin members and their friends – Javelin Cycles is having a fantastic inventory closeout sale. Javelin has priced their complete bikes to move.<br /> Suggested Retail Price<br /> Closeout Price </p> <p>MULTI-SPORT BIKES<br /> Narni $1900.00 $799.99 Varese $1600.00 $549.99 Sizzano $1200.00 $449.99 ROAD BIKES<br /> Fara $1600.00 $599.99 Garda $1150.00 $349.99<br /> Parma (w/aero bars)<br /> $950.00 $224.99 CHILDREN’S BIKE Dolce $650.00<br /> $299.99<br /> When you buy two bikes, sent to the same address, shipping is free. For more information and to buy a bike, please call Dave or Geoff at Javelin, 847.526.0100. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/368#post-1393 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:41:11 +0000 dmt0311 1393@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>That makes sense. It turns out the bike is a girls bike. I got the free mountain bike today and it's in good shape so I will be using that. It's a little big for me (im 5'4") but I'll be fine I think. Now it just needs a tune up and street tires. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/368#post-1392 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:55:50 +0000 chapman5410 1392@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I have never rode an auto gear bike but i would be skeptical about it for racing or Tris, I like to select my own gears depending on how my legs feel, and if I am going up hill I like to spin more. But I also have the same concept about cars I will only own a manual. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/368#post-1388 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:15:40 +0000 dmt0311 1388@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Oh yea, I forgot to post this. A friend of mine found a bike called an Auto Gear? I have never heard of a bike like this and a Google search came up with references to a auto-transmission for bicycles made by Browning (the gun maker). He said that it is a road bike with the skinny tires. Anyone have any info on this bike? I get pictures tomorrow. Thanks. Dustin. </p>