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Forum: Triathlon
05-17-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 483
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: 20
Views: 483
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: 20
Views: 483
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...
05-13-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 454
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...
05-13-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 454
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: 65
Views: 1,887
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: 65
Views: 1,887
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: 65
Views: 1,887
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...
05-10-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,558
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.
05-09-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,558
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: 65
Views: 1,887
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: 65
Views: 1,887
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: 120
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: 65
Views: 1,887
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...
05-06-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 860
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...
05-06-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 860
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: 65
Views: 1,887
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...
05-05-24, 09:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 860
Posted By VegasJen

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

It is a carbon rim, so there's that.
05-05-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 860
Posted By VegasJen

Good point.

Good point.
05-05-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 860
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...
05-05-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 860
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: 1,485
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: 65
Views: 1,887
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...
05-03-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,558
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: 65
Views: 1,887
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...
Forum: Triathlon
05-02-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,887
Posted By VegasJen

As long as it's mechanically sound, just about...

As long as it's mechanically sound, just about any bike will do for your first tri. I wouldn't be looking at a lot of money until I had some experience and knew this was something I wanted to do.
...
04-30-24, 11:25 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,558
Posted By VegasJen

My name is Jennifer and I am an addict. I buy...

My name is Jennifer and I am an addict. I buy **** I don't need. So for those of you wondering why I bought this bike, well, for one, I want to replace my older Ridley Cheetah, which has been a very...
04-29-24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,558
Posted By VegasJen

What's the popular opinion of riser stems?

Good, bad, indifferent?

Yesterday I picked up a 2012 Cervelo P2 for a steal. Well, not totally a steal. I did have to put a few hours into it to get it road ready. But I took it out today for a...
04-28-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 860
Posted By VegasJen

I did clean out all the old sealant but I can't...

I did clean out all the old sealant but I can't claim it's "squeaky clean".
04-28-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 860
Posted By VegasJen

well, I'm somewhere in between that 120 and 200...

well, I'm somewhere in between that 120 and 200 pounds but maybe I'll give that a try! Thanks. :beer:
04-28-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 860
Posted By VegasJen

Tubelss tire seating

This may not be the best section but let's see what happens.

I had a flat on my back tire the other day. I think it was mainly old or too little sealant. The tire had been sealing for the past...
Forum: Triathlon
04-25-24, 11:37 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,887
Posted By VegasJen

I like the full length suits because it does make...

I like the full length suits because it does make my legs more buoyant. That's a little bit of a deal because I don't kick. For one, my kick is absolute garbage, but I also just save my legs for...
Forum: Triathlon
04-24-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,887
Posted By VegasJen

For that temp, I think a shortie suit would be a...

For that temp, I think a shortie suit would be a pretty good compromise. Of course, for <400m, you really don't need it anyway. But a shortie reduces the difficulty getting the suit off around the...
Forum: Triathlon
04-23-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,887
Posted By VegasJen

:lol: I'm only laughing because I feel your...

:lol:
I'm only laughing because I feel your pain! That last tri I did my T1 time was over 10 minutes. I get that's still faster than yours but I've done over a dozen of these things and I still...
Forum: Triathlon
04-22-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,887
Posted By VegasJen

You would be surprised what you can put together...

You would be surprised what you can put together on a budget with some shopping around. My current tri bike looks like it would have been competitive at the elite level just 10 years ago, yet I'm...
Forum: Triathlon
04-21-24, 11:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 258
Posted By VegasJen

I don't personally. Is this the ad over on...

I don't personally. Is this the ad over on Slowtwitch? That would probably be a good combination though. I have 80mm wheels front and rear on my Shiv. I really like them but I'm looking for a...
Forum: Triathlon
04-21-24, 11:52 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,887
Posted By VegasJen

The first one is always the hardest. Glad you...

The first one is always the hardest. Glad you finished it and overall it was a good experience. The swim will get better with practice/experience. Most of it is psychological. You have to just...
04-19-24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,088
Posted By VegasJen

This is why I feel pretty confident that the only...

This is why I feel pretty confident that the only flat I've had with my tubeless setup was because of a through-and-through puncture. Two holes but I don't recall any impact that could have caused...
04-15-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,088
Posted By VegasJen

Indeed. And just as an aside, I know much of my...

Indeed. And just as an aside, I know much of my problem revolves around the specific location. Living in a rural area, there is far less routine maintenance of the roadway, i.e. sweeping. I have...
04-15-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,088
Posted By VegasJen

Thanks. According to that, I can run them down...

Thanks. According to that, I can run them down to 79psi. I probably won't go that low but I might try it in the 85-90psi range just to see how that feels.
04-15-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,088
Posted By VegasJen

I do have a bike with heavier tube tires on it,...

I do have a bike with heavier tube tires on it, but it's just not as nice a ride as the Shiv. I should ride it more, if for no other reason than being able to set it up for the durability. But I...
04-15-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,088
Posted By VegasJen

OK, maybe I just don't understand it, which is...

OK, maybe I just don't understand it, which is completely possible. This is my Shiv (tri bike), running Reynolds AR80 wheels, which I believe are 21mm internal width, and a 25c tire.

Even so, I...
04-15-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,088
Posted By VegasJen

I thought I was supposed to be able to run lower...

I thought I was supposed to be able to run lower pressure with tubeless as well, but according to the Silca calculator, I'm still supposed to be at 95psi. I'd rather not get into my weight, but I'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 1,373
Views: 73,910
Posted By VegasJen

So I tried my first chain waxing today. Last...

So I tried my first chain waxing today. Last week I picked up a small crock pot at Goodwill for $2.50, bought two pounds of wax and some teflon from Amazon. I used one pound in the crock pot and...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-08-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 693
Posted By VegasJen

I started watching the video but it didn't take...

I started watching the video but it didn't take long to figure out that is way, way more work than I would want or care to put into this thing. Hell, I'm talking about a $20 frame for a project...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-08-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 693
Posted By VegasJen

Thanks. Will check out.

Thanks. Will check out.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-08-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 693
Posted By VegasJen

Can you link up the video so I can see how...

Can you link up the video so I can see how reasonable the repair might be? Still haven't committed, mainly because it's a drive down there. Only reason I would do it is if I was heading down there...
04-06-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 530
Posted By VegasJen

I am holding off on this wheel set until I get a...

I am holding off on this wheel set until I get a little more info. It feels like it may end up being a little more expensive than I thought.
04-05-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 530
Posted By VegasJen

Yes. Doing a little more research it does appear...

Yes. Doing a little more research it does appear to be the Sram XDR. The wheels I'm looking at are Ursus Miura C37. The price is pretty good, but only if I can make these compatible for under...
04-05-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 530
Posted By VegasJen

Just heard back from the seller. Definitely...

Just heard back from the seller. Definitely dissimilar to the standard hub. I've seen this before but never used one. It's got splines like a conventional hub for the first cm or two, but then it...
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