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Forum: Triathlon
07-26-08, 10:02 AM
Replies: 780
Views: 429,749
Posted By whiterock

Planet-X stealth, fsa, ultegra, vision...

Planet-X stealth, fsa, ultegra, vision cockpit....race-ready for state time trial near houston next week, then us open tri in dallas in October.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-07, 01:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,817
Posted By whiterock

Thanks...yeah I've read many posts that have...

Thanks...yeah I've read many posts that have discussed the fact that this is an 'open mould' frame. Pedalforce seems to have the best deal on a frameset, and it sounds like folks here have been...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-07, 01:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,817
Posted By whiterock

Thanks....do you have a picture of your setup?

Thanks....do you have a picture of your setup?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-07, 11:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,817
Posted By whiterock

Pedalforce Aeroblade

Anyone have a built up pedalforce aeroblade that you could post a pic? Especially if its the 51cm size.....

Also, if you're riding this frame, your thoughts on how you like it would be...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-07, 05:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 860
Posted By whiterock

Glad you're ok.......I had the...

Glad you're ok.......I had the waking-up-strapped-to-a-board kind of crash last month.

I'm assuming you mean white rock lake...the construction on the west side sucks!!! Be careful as many...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-07, 08:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,712
Posted By whiterock

I think this is about doing my best to manage my...

I think this is about doing my best to manage my risk....not eliminate it....manage it. No, a helmet doesn't make you invincible, and cycling can be dangerous.

Some of this for me is guilt for...
Forum: Triathlon
09-27-07, 05:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 651
Posted By whiterock

Thanks... No there's not a 3-finger rule...I...

Thanks...

No there's not a 3-finger rule...I just mentioned that as a frame of reference as to how loose I see some people wearing their helmets. Mine wasn't that loose, but it definitely wasn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-07, 05:32 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,712
Posted By whiterock

If you put your helmet on straight and lie face...

If you put your helmet on straight and lie face down (roll back and forth), you'll notice that it is very difficult for your face (or any part of your head) to contact the ground unless the helmet...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-07, 09:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,712
Posted By whiterock

the rear adjustment on my helmet was tight

the rear adjustment on my helmet was tight
Forum: Triathlon
09-26-07, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 651
Posted By whiterock

Check your chin strap lately?

Turns out my chin strap could have been a little tighter.

Crashed a few weeks ago on a group ride, helmet took most of the impact (cracked it), but the right side of my face still hit the ground...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-07, 06:59 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,712
Posted By whiterock

Check your chin strap lately?

Turns out my chin strap could have been a little tighter.

Crashed a few weeks ago on a group ride, helmet took most of the impact (cracked it), but the right side of my face still hit the ground...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-07, 07:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,576
Posted By whiterock

Crashed on my Soloist Team (aluminum) on labor...

Crashed on my Soloist Team (aluminum) on labor day...small dent in the top-tube.....carbon frame might have been trashed. I've always wanted a carbon frame, but I'm not so sure now.

I've never...
Forum: Triathlon
07-07-07, 07:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,578
Posted By whiterock

Thanks. Its a 51cm and I'm 5'7". I grew up in...

Thanks. Its a 51cm and I'm 5'7". I grew up in the humid end (Galveston, Houston), although Dallas has been a washout lately.
Forum: Triathlon
07-06-07, 04:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,578
Posted By whiterock

Here's the link to the thread I posted earlier: ...

Here's the link to the thread I posted earlier:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=310034

I don't switch it back and forth very often...it takes about an hour for everything....
1....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-07, 12:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,452
Posted By whiterock

Just a quick ride around the lake this morning...

Just a quick ride around the lake this morning before the rain hit. Much better than last Fathers Day when I crashed and tore up my shoulder.
Forum: Triathlon
06-16-07, 06:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,285
Posted By whiterock

I would agree with Dalai that I saw my biggest...

I would agree with Dalai that I saw my biggest gains on the run with doing more brick workouts, but I have noticed that my run is a little slower (maybe a minute or two over 6 miles) now that I've...
Forum: Triathlon
06-15-07, 07:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,285
Posted By whiterock

FWIW...another option to consider..... When...

FWIW...another option to consider.....

When it came time to trade in my trusty Trek, I agonized between a Cervelo P2C and a Soloist. I decided that I wouldn't ride or have room for 2 bikes, and I...
Forum: Triathlon
05-22-07, 08:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 981
Posted By whiterock

If you're not going to play with your...

If you're not going to play with your toys...what's the point in having them?
Forum: Triathlon
05-06-07, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,100
Posted By whiterock

Its 40" long, 16" high and 11.5" wide. I have a...

Its 40" long, 16" high and 11.5" wide. I have a dodge caravan with the fold down seats....I built it to fit the "well" in the back behind the rear seats (so it rides sideways). Would probably fit a...
Forum: Triathlon
05-06-07, 01:51 PM
Replies: 780
Views: 429,749
Posted By whiterock

Thanks...yes its a soloist.....I'll be switching...

Thanks...yes its a soloist.....I'll be switching back to the drop bars in another month to do some road rallies and maybe a crit or two, then back to the tri cockpit for a couple of tri's in the fall.
Forum: Triathlon
04-04-07, 09:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,243
Posted By whiterock

I don't kick much.....I tried to focus more on...

I don't kick much.....I tried to focus more on trying to maintain a good body position in the water and swim straight. My goal is to swim as efficiently as possible and go faster on the bike and...
Forum: Triathlon
04-03-07, 04:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,243
Posted By whiterock

It is important to understand your pace and stick...

It is important to understand your pace and stick with it. It is easy to get pumped up in a race and swim much harder than you normally would.

I wouldn't recommend facing forward, though...just...
Forum: Triathlon
04-01-07, 08:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 536
Posted By whiterock

Congrats! good luck on the next one!

Congrats! good luck on the next one!
Forum: Triathlon
04-01-07, 07:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,100
Posted By whiterock

Bike carrier for minivan

Made this bike carrier for my minivan...I wanted something to transport the bike in the well behind the last row of seats. I wanted something to carry the bike inside, so I didn't need to worry...
Forum: Triathlon
04-01-07, 07:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 713
Posted By whiterock

Race Report - Lonestar Triathlon - Galveston, TX

I did the Lonestar Triathlon sprint course in Galveston this weekend

1. The race was very well run. The voluteers and support personnel were awesome.
2. About 20 minutes after I finished, we got...
Forum: Triathlon
04-01-07, 06:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,243
Posted By whiterock

..ok, so the water in Galveston was about 73...

..ok, so the water in Galveston was about 73 degrees or so. Got a chance to swim around the day before and the swim was great.

No "freak-out" factor...tried ear-plugs, but lost 'em. Water in...
Forum: Triathlon
03-26-07, 05:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,243
Posted By whiterock

I was at Lake Grapevine at Sand Bass...

I was at Lake Grapevine at Sand Bass Point......temperature was around 60 degrees or so.
Forum: Triathlon
03-25-07, 07:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,243
Posted By whiterock

1. I've tried to do a few laps with my eyes...

1. I've tried to do a few laps with my eyes closed...only opening them to sight....but I always cheat and peek.
2. I've purposely fogged up my goggles
3. I swim once a week in my wetsuit in the...
Forum: Triathlon
03-25-07, 03:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,243
Posted By whiterock

Observations from a first open water swim (workout)

Was fortunate enough to get an invitation to swim with a group in a nearby lake this morning....nothing like experience to reinforce why I've been practicing things...

1. Bilateral...
Forum: Triathlon
03-23-07, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 595
Posted By whiterock

I like the Hammer products (hammer gel, HEED,...

I like the Hammer products (hammer gel, HEED, Recoverite)....I used to get a real sugar crash after drinking gatorade. The Hammer products don't have a lot of simple sugars, so I don't get the same...
Forum: Triathlon
03-18-07, 09:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 615
Posted By whiterock

I've used an extra rubber band over the yellow...

I've used an extra rubber band over the yellow mesh so it doesn't pop out, but it still sloshes........found that the lid off a large container of electrical wire nuts from Home Depot seems to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-07, 06:46 PM
Replies: 786
Views: 127,765
Posted By whiterock

WWII B25 Bomber

I don't often look up in the sky while riding...however, its not every day you hear a WWII B25 bomber overhead.

This and a B-17 have been circling Dallas over the last few days...rides are only...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-07, 02:28 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 17,701
Posted By whiterock

I use the plastic profile-design cages...they're...

I use the plastic profile-design cages...they're light, cheap, easy to get the bottle in, and haven't lost a bottle yet.

http://www.profile-design.com/2006_product_pages/hydration/stryke.html
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-07, 02:23 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,822
Posted By whiterock

I almost always use gloves while on training...

I almost always use gloves while on training rides...they really saved my hands in a crash last year. I don't wear them on the bike leg of triathlons because I have trouble getting them on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-07, 02:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 666
Posted By whiterock

Classy

A guy turned in front of me today in his pickup truck....as far as I was concerned he was plenty far in front of me and wasn't a hazard at all....apparently he thought he cut it too close and waved...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-07, 01:08 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,153
Posted By whiterock

Great bike! I also went from a Trek 1000 to...

Great bike!

I also went from a Trek 1000 to the Soloist Team. A very nice upgrade indeed!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-07, 05:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 341
Posted By whiterock

You could probably put it together yourself,...

You could probably put it together yourself, otherwise (as an example) my LBS would probably charge around $50.

I also looked at bikes on the Internet, however, I'm a big believer in buying the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-07, 10:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,059
Posted By whiterock

My assumption was that at a certain point, a...

My assumption was that at a certain point, a lower, compact or more "aero" position becomes counterproductive in that my body is working harder to produce the same power output for some reason.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-07, 06:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,059
Posted By whiterock

Relationship between bike position and heartrate?

Anyone notice a relationship between how low/agressive a position you're in and your heartrate? I'm finding that when I'm in a very low position in my aerobars my heartrate is higher for the same...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-07, 06:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,697
Posted By whiterock

I've had the same issue with my Garmin HRM....I...

I've had the same issue with my Garmin HRM....I just splash some water on the jersey over the monitor before I start to keep the static charge from building up. Later after I'm sweating, it isn't a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-07, 07:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,318
Posted By whiterock

Cool...I appreciate you guys being out...

Cool...I appreciate you guys being out there.....I'll be the one trying not to drink the bayou.......
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-07, 06:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,318
Posted By whiterock

Nice bike! I grew up in Galveston...lived...

Nice bike!

I grew up in Galveston...lived down by the ferry landing and really miss it now. Heading down there for the lonestar triathlon in march (at moody gardens), so it will be good to be...
Forum: Triathlon
02-27-07, 06:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,687
Posted By whiterock

I like my Real Design Supersonic 60's (~$1000) if...

I like my Real Design Supersonic 60's (~$1000) if you want deep dish, otherwise the Mavic Ksyrium's are really nice.
Forum: Triathlon
02-25-07, 03:08 PM
Replies: 780
Views: 429,749
Posted By whiterock

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/151/402458636_1315c...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/151/402458636_1315c14fcf.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-07, 10:15 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,417
Posted By whiterock

I use my soloist for Triathlon part of the year,...

I use my soloist for Triathlon part of the year, then swap out to my drops to be a roadie for the rest.

I'm 5'7" and used to ride a 54cm Trek, now I'm on a 51cm soloist...fits great in either tri...
Forum: Triathlon
01-28-07, 07:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,036
Posted By whiterock

I also went with the Cervelo Soloist Team. I'm...

I also went with the Cervelo Soloist Team. I'm still primarily a roadie, but have had a blast doing triathlon so far. That said, my old trek with aerobars did me fine last year.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-07, 01:07 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,411,149
Posted By whiterock

Can you tell me where you had the decals custom...

Can you tell me where you had the decals custom made?
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