Any Cyclists/Triathletes?

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
Slim2634 said:
How do you like yours?
Click to expand...
Besides the fact that it's the lightest and fastest bike I've ever owned, I have nothing else to compare it to, since its the only carbon road bike I've ever ridden. I was happy with it though.
I know someone who still competes in ironman, and he says tri bikes are like 5-10mph faster than road bikes due to their design and customization
 
xraycer said:
Besides the fact that it's the lightest and fastest bike I've ever owned, I have nothing else to compare it to, since its the only carbon road bike I've ever ridden. I was happy with it though.
I know someone who still competes in ironman, and he says tri bikes are like 5-10mph faster than road bikes due to their design and customization
Click to expand...
Is yours full carbon? Mine is alloy frame with carbon forks. I've never ridden anything but cheap mountain bikes and BMX bikes so this thing should be fast to me.
 
Slim2634 said:
Is yours full carbon? Mine is alloy frame with carbon forks. I've never ridden anything but cheap mountain bikes and BMX bikes so this thing should be fast to me.
Click to expand...
Full carbon frame and fork
 
Slim2634 said:
Yours is nicer then. Great bikes from what I'm reading. Mine has upgraded SRAM rival and Ultegra components and some other extras. I don't know much about bikes but I've been told those are good components.
Click to expand...

Mine has SRAM components and I can say they are smooth and flawless. Hard to go wrong with Shimano. Splurge a bit on shoes and pedals, they'll be worth the money in comfort and function on long rides
 
xraycer said:
Mine has SRAM components and I can say they are smooth and flawless. Hard to go wrong with Shimano. Splurge a bit on shoes and pedals, they'll be worth the money in comfort and function on long rides
Click to expand...
It had Shimano SPD-SL type pedal so I bought some triathlon shoes that are compatible with them.
 
Well, sounds like you're ready in the cycling department, so now its just train, eat, sleep, and repeat.
I don't know if you've done this already, but going from a lengthy bike ride straight into running is an awkward transition that you need to train to get use to. I would also recommend trying to figure out what gel packs works best for you. Some will work great for you, while some will make for a miserable experience because it doesn't agree with your digestive system. Good luck!
 
xraycer said:
Well, sounds like you're ready in the cycling department, so now its just train, eat, sleep, and repeat.
I don't know if you've done this already, but going from a lengthy bike ride straight into running is an awkward transition that you need to train to get use to. I would also recommend trying to figure out what gel packs works best for you. Some will work great for you, while some will make for a miserable experience because it doesn't agree with your digestive system. Good luck!
Click to expand...
Thanks for the tips. I haven't tried doing both in one session. I will once I get my bike. I ran 5.1 miles last night (my longest in ten years). I totally overdid it. Knees hurt. Need to stretch out more and ease into the longer distances. I am fine with 3 miles so should've eased into it.

Any gel packs you recommend? I'm starting with a mini tri and then a sprint so I shouldn't need them for the mini.
 
Slim2634 said:
Any gel packs you recommend? I'm starting with a mini tri and then a sprint so I shouldn't need them for the mini.
Click to expand...
I can't recall my brand of choice, but it was the ones with caffeine that really did it for me.
You shouldn't need energy gel for the first 2 hours
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
MonsterFishKeepers.com
Top Bottom