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Forum: For Sale
06-07-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 96
Posted By VegasJen

If you will consider shipping, I would be...

If you will consider shipping, I would be interested. I get that it's a PITA but SC is a bit of a drive.
Forum: Triathlon
06-07-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,880
Posted By VegasJen

Pretty typical to state loudly "on your left"...

Pretty typical to state loudly "on your left" when making a pass. This assumes, of course, the rider your passing is following the rules and riding to the right. I did a tri back in March where I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,819
Posted By VegasJen

I'm not the kind of person to GAF what other...

I'm not the kind of person to GAF what other people think, but it's what I think. Personally, I wouldn't drive that car becaue *I* think it looks hideous. Limited edition or not, collectible or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,819
Posted By VegasJen

Only one puncture since I went tubeless. :thumb:

Only one puncture since I went tubeless. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,819
Posted By VegasJen

Not so sure you were all that unfortunate.

Not so sure you were all that unfortunate.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,819
Posted By VegasJen

Don't even get me started on color matching! :lol:

Don't even get me started on color matching! :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,819
Posted By VegasJen

I may need professional help, but this is...

I may need professional help, but this is certainly the least of my problems! :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,819
Posted By VegasJen

Why would you assume I'm complaining? Might it...

Why would you assume I'm complaining? Might it occur to you that this is a little self-depricating jab at my very mild OCD tendencies. There are a lot of things I could do to resolve this. I only...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,819
Posted By VegasJen

It bugs me.

I wanted to try a slightly shorter stem on my Shiv. I was looking through my collection of parts because I knew I had three or four stems in there. Turns out I found one that fit the bill. Put it...
Forum: Triathlon
06-03-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 254
Posted By VegasJen

Same here. Fat tire, beach cruisers! :lol: But...

Same here. Fat tire, beach cruisers! :lol: But it's just a sprint. Not like you're qualifying for Kona. Go out, ride what you have and, most important, have fun.
Forum: Triathlon
06-02-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,880
Posted By VegasJen

I really just buy cheap ones off Amazon. I tend...

I really just buy cheap ones off Amazon. I tend to have 3-4 pair at any given time and only expect them to last 4-6 months. Consider them a consumable item, buy the cheapest ones that fit and throw...
Forum: Triathlon
06-02-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,880
Posted By VegasJen

The control will just come with time, as you...

The control will just come with time, as you already know. I would always recommend replacing the tape any time you buy a new-to-you bike. But also, it's totally personal preference but I suggest...
Forum: Triathlon
05-31-24, 11:39 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,880
Posted By VegasJen

I have to agree. They just recently opened the...

I have to agree. They just recently opened the community pool up for the summer in my neighborhood. I went there on Monday and ran into another lady that swims laps. We swam in lanes right next to...
Forum: Triathlon
05-28-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,330
Posted By VegasJen

Honestly, even if it doesn't, flat pedals may be...

Honestly, even if it doesn't, flat pedals may be a better solution in the interim. Consider a decent quality set of clip in shoes to a pair of flat pedals, not to mention the learning curve involved...
Forum: Triathlon
05-28-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,330
Posted By VegasJen

Or, just forgo them all together. Data suggests...

Or, just forgo them all together. Data suggests clipping in, short of elite level competition, has virtually no performance value. It's a matter of personal taste. Some people like the feeling of...
Forum: Triathlon
05-28-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 224
Posted By VegasJen

I have to agree with this. I had a fit earlier...

I have to agree with this. I had a fit earlier this year and came away feeling like I spent a lot of money with very little return. My fit was pretty close walking in because I had done a lot on my...
Forum: Triathlon
05-28-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,880
Posted By VegasJen

Not exactly. Let's see if I can post up a link...

Not exactly. Let's see if I can post up a link that works.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084GHVVFP?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 12:16 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,038
Posted By VegasJen

I don't pay attention to what the pros do, I'm so...

I don't pay attention to what the pros do, I'm so far removed. But I wear gloves on every ride because road rash hurts.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 12:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,079
Posted By VegasJen

I know Elite are Chinese, if that matters to you,...

I know Elite are Chinese, if that matters to you, but they have generally good reviews. I see quite a few Elite options available on Amazon for under $700. As much as I hate it, I'm probably going...
Forum: Triathlon
05-27-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,880
Posted By VegasJen

I agree regarding the chain. Looks pretty much...

I agree regarding the chain. Looks pretty much gone. You can buy a cheap "chain checker" tool on Amazon for about $10. Highly recommend. Also, if you're in a dryer environment like me, I suggest...
Forum: Triathlon
05-27-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,880
Posted By VegasJen

First rule, you must post pictures. The...

First rule, you must post pictures.

The computer is entirely a personal choice. I am not wired in to all the latest and greatest so I use a simple Velo Cateye on my bikes. I get them from...
Forum: Triathlon
05-24-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,880
Posted By VegasJen

I have that ARO3 helmet I use for actual...

I have that ARO3 helmet I use for actual triathlons. For training rides, I have a couple of cheaper ones I got from Amazon, Giro and Bolle. In the case of necessity, I wouldn't hesitate to use one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,802
Posted By VegasJen

Misery loves company, I guess. Sad to hear...

Misery loves company, I guess. Sad to hear others had similar experiences, but at least I'm not alone. :hug:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,802
Posted By VegasJen

Have you ever just bought junk?

Yesterday I picked up a rim brake wheelset I found on Craigslist. Carbon fiber Bontrager Aeolus wheels. I did take a look at them but obviously not closely enough. I did notice a couple of very...
Forum: Triathlon
05-17-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,330
Posted By VegasJen

I do as well. I think cycling has some of the...

I do as well. I think cycling has some of the dumbest terminology, and cyclists seem stubborn to change and update. I refuse to participate in the "clipless" semantic nonsense. I also really...
Forum: Triathlon
05-17-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,330
Posted By VegasJen

Not sure what you mean by universal. If you're...

Not sure what you mean by universal. If you're talking about how they install, then sort of. There are a couple standard sizes. 90% of what you find for a road bike will be correct for you. I...
Forum: Triathlon
05-15-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,330
Posted By VegasJen

Couple things. First, just me personally,...

Couple things.

First, just me personally, but I run flat pedals and I bike just fine. I'm not saying not to clip in, but it's been proven to be more a matter of personal preference.

Sounds...
Forum: Triathlon
05-15-24, 12:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,330
Posted By VegasJen

I just discovered this thread. Is the OP still...

I just discovered this thread. Is the OP still around? What did you decide on the Orbea? I don't know much about that bike or that brand but for a "new in box" bike, that sounds like a pretty good...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 684
Posted By VegasJen

Totally agree. Take your time. I just did a rim...

Totally agree. Take your time. I just did a rim a couple weeks ago. Took me over 10 minutes to get the tape put on, but I spent time making sure it was even in the center channel, tight and no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 684
Posted By VegasJen

As a nurse, I use saline flushes all day at work....

As a nurse, I use saline flushes all day at work. Every so often, I will take a few empty syringes home. They happen to fit perfectly in the stem once the core is removed. I've also started to...
Forum: Triathlon
05-13-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,880
Posted By VegasJen

I would absolutely haggle. Not that it's not a...

I would absolutely haggle. Not that it's not a good bike, only you will know that, but it is definitely an older frame. The frame itself is not the concern, just all the stuff associated with it. ...
Forum: Triathlon
05-13-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,880
Posted By VegasJen

That's a little older bike but it will serve you...

That's a little older bike but it will serve you just fine for a while until you decide if this is something you really want to spend time and money to do. That all depends on how it fits and the...
Forum: Triathlon
05-12-24, 10:34 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,880
Posted By VegasJen

I am far from an expert in the matter but of the...

I am far from an expert in the matter but of the road bikes I've seen, some Kestrels have a pretty aggressive angle. The other thing you might want is the shortest crank arms you can find, which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,101
Posted By VegasJen

I considered making a poll, but whenever I post...

I considered making a poll, but whenever I post anything like this, I end up reading all the replies anyway.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,101
Posted By VegasJen

Well, the riser stem I ordered came in. I tried...

Well, the riser stem I ordered came in. I tried it out but discovered if I do that, I have to replace all my cables. Not quite ready to do that just yet.

But more importantly, after looking at...
Forum: Triathlon
05-08-24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,880
Posted By VegasJen

A lot of it is just having patience. Easy for me...

A lot of it is just having patience. Easy for me to say as I trip over half a dozen bikes in my garage. Good deals do pop up but you have to be prepared to wait for the right deal to come along.
Forum: Triathlon
05-07-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,880
Posted By VegasJen

Maybe just here or other similar websites. I...

Maybe just here or other similar websites. I think ArgoMan mentioned Slowtwitch. I've seen quite a few tri bikes move through there. Of course, quite a few relative to the traffic on that site. ...
Forum: Triathlon
05-07-24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 202
Posted By VegasJen

It is nice to see some activity here. I'm...

It is nice to see some activity here.

I'm not far behind you on the mileage situation. Arthritis in my hips and both knees. I can still do this stuff but after I do IMAZ in November, I think...
Forum: Triathlon
05-06-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,880
Posted By VegasJen

I have a Sella on one of my road bikes. It's OK,...

I have a Sella on one of my road bikes. It's OK, but it is an older design too. I just recently put a Fizik on the Shiv and it's good, but I still get issues around 40-50 miles. The problem, of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,094
Posted By VegasJen

You know, that's something I discovered quite by...

You know, that's something I discovered quite by accident. On tube tires, I start at the valve and work to the opposite side. However, for the exact reason posted, with tubeless, I start 180* from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,094
Posted By VegasJen

I finally, finally, finally got that tire to...

I finally, finally, finally got that tire to fully seat on the wheel. I put a generous helping of soapy water on the tire, inflated to 120psi and then gave it a couple dozen "love taps" with a...
Forum: Triathlon
05-06-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,880
Posted By VegasJen

I would have no problem riding that bike in an IM...

I would have no problem riding that bike in an IM event. Plenty of life left in it. Compared to a brand new top-of-the-line Canyon or Orbea? It might be slower by 45-60 minutes in the hands of a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 09:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,094
Posted By VegasJen

It is a carbon rim, so there's that.

It is a carbon rim, so there's that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,094
Posted By VegasJen

Good point.

Good point.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,094
Posted By VegasJen

I can't tell it's always the same part. My guess...

I can't tell it's always the same part. My guess is that this part continues to be a problem part. I got more to seat today than before. I just seem to have a few stubborn inches that refuse to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,094
Posted By VegasJen

OK, guys. I am seriously stumped here. ...

OK, guys. I am seriously stumped here.

After the last discussion, I have since pulled the tire back off, removed the tape I just put on a few months ago and applied new MucOff tape. I cleaned...
Forum: Triathlon
05-05-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,554
Posted By VegasJen

Thanks for that! I'm glad I could help. I think...

Thanks for that! I'm glad I could help. I think my biggest piece of advice for the first tri is prepare mentally for the swim. I literally cannot reiterate that enough. But my second piece of...
Forum: Triathlon
05-05-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,880
Posted By VegasJen

Little bit of an older design but I would say...

Little bit of an older design but I would say that's a damn fine starter bike for the price. I think you should probably be able to get down a little closer to $400, but even if he's firm on that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,101
Posted By VegasJen

Well, I rode that bike again today. Only 20...

Well, I rode that bike again today. Only 20 miles but it's fast. Don't think it's quite as fast as my Shiv, but damn close. 19mph average on a mostly flat route. I still think I need to raise the...
Forum: Triathlon
05-03-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,880
Posted By VegasJen

If you've done marathons, then a sprint tri will...

If you've done marathons, then a sprint tri will be cake. One caveat, which I warned ArgoMan about, is the swim. Pool swimming is an entirely different environment than an open water competitive...
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