seypat

LSD is the way to go. Better to be the turtle than the hare.

seypat

Took another look. Is that a combo bottle holder/sissy bar? Never seen one like that.

G.Varela

Yes it was. I thought it was odd too.

canklecat

Heat adaptation was harder than usual for me this year, partly because of the unusually hot, humid and windy conditions in June. We went from spring to the kind of hot summer weather we usually get in August, without the usual transition period.

Last summer I got a hydration backpack but used it only once, on an attempted summertime century. Turned out to be the hottest day of the year, I got started late, so by noon I realized a full century wouldn't be practical. I looped back home and finished with about 50 miles. I'd already finished both insulated bottles and had on a few sips left in the 2-liter hydration pack. And my route didn't pass any convenience stores or places to refill. But it gave me an idea of how much water I'll really need for a full century, which means ensuring my route includes at least a couple of rest stops at refill stations.

This year I've been walking and jogging up to two hours with the full hydration backpack to get accustomed to the weight. I didn't need the full pack but wanted to be sure I could handle it for a longer bike ride.

It's not a great solution but not as bad as I'd expected.

One advantage is I chill the filled hydration bladder in the fridge, and the insulated backpack keeps it cool much longer than I'd expected, which also keeps my back a little cooler despite all the sweating.

texaspandj

That may be my new mantra.
Actually I haven't ridden on the road since May. I've been riding our river walk on my gravel bike, it's the Centurion Comp TA that RT gifted me. It's just so much fun to ride and I don't have to be stressed about cars. Currently it's my most fun ride. I only do about 8 to 15 miles.
However, finally, I rode on the road yesterday. It seriously had been a while. I rode 20 then later another 17 with a friend. I felt surprisingly good. I rode my '85 with 8 speed Campy and forks from an '88 Ironman that RT gave me.
Son, the wheels are in motion.
I sent a link of HnH to my biking buddy and said we need to do this and used your line, " We don't hafta be fast. All we gotta do is finish." Like me he's not in great shape right now and I can't remember the last time we rode together.


I need to take new pics instead of recycling old ones. It has new tires on it now...and saddle is level.

texaspandj

I remember that kinda luck with Ironman bikes was happening to someone else. RT suggested kissing a baby, flirting with an elderly, petting a strangers dog, saying hello to your neighbor, etc. Or something along those lines.
Try it! Just remember, No good deed goes unpunished.

TriBiker19 

Easier to hang on to him while going uphill. Design flaw, IMO. Lots of power loss.

TriBiker19 

The slower you go, the better the investment/entertainment ratio on the entry fee.

texaspandj

Bahaha.
Yeah, maybe we should get one for RT so we can all hang on and let him pull us in. Reportedly he's in great condition and I'm definitely not.

seypat

Slight update on the Prestige. A couple of days ago, I got a package from a man we'll call "nobody." I opened it up and these were in it! By coincidence, I have a wheelset with Mavic MA40s.(the clincher versions of the Mavic GP4 tubulars that came on the Prestige originally) I'm going to swap the MA40s with the GP4s then mount the tires. It will retain the original look and add some spice. I need to take pictures for Fleslider first.

seypat

Speaking of a man called nobody, I got to thinking about that funny Western movie "My name is Nobody." Those were some hilarious quick draw scenes! How does this relate to Centurion IM bicycles? Well, I think that the man called nobody that sent me the tires bears more that a passing resemblance to the star of the movie Terrance Hill. No wonder he always has good luck with the ladies while he is riding his Ironman bicycles. If only we had some pictures from the person who sent me the tires in his younger days for comparison. You be the judge.

Edit: I managed to come up with pics of the person in question in his younger days! You can decide if there is a resemblance. Take a real close look at the pics. One of those other people in the pics might have a bike named after him.



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texaspandj

Oh that's gonna be nice.
Have you tore it completely down yet?
And cleaned and polished all components?
And stared at it for a long time?

canklecat

Nice. Panaracers? I think they make the Soma Supple Vitesse SL shoes on my Ironman right now. Best tires I've ever ridden, surprisingly durable for being superlight (as the SL name implies). As supple with butyl tubes as my Conti GP Classic skinwalls *with* latex tubes, although the GP Classic tread should wear longer due to the thicker raised center tread strip.

Yeah, those Terrence Hill movies were great. Loved 'em since I was a kid when they first came out. I still rewatch them whenever they're on TV. Those movies were to Clint Eastwood spaghetti Westerns as Galaxy Quest was to Star Trek. A humorous homage, not just a parody.

seypat

I've stared at it quite a bit. I'll try to get it done this week so I have plenty of time to plan the packing. I decided to put off any painting on the Black Turbo and finish it as well for a backup. We started hill repeats as part of training 2 weeks ago. I'm getting visibly smaller/less round, but not really losing any weight. Still sitting around 2 bills. I don't know if that is too heavy for a Prestige frame. It's a small frame, so it should be ok. But just in case, the Max Rockatansky will be ready

I cut a pinky toenail too short earlier this week and it separated. So, no running this week. Riding the bike instead. Wife and daughter are looking at colleges this weekend, so I should get a long, hot, humid ride or 2 in.

sdn40

I only bought this so this thread wouldn't get buried and lost forever. I'm just a giver I guess.
Well that, and it was my size, and cool, and $50.
I believe it's an '89 Master. Some scuffs that should clean up nicely and luckily no rust that often accompany these.
These seem a bit more rare than the '88's (smoke) or maybe I just haven't noticed.
Bonus: He had 2 Coleman 508 stoves at $20 each that I scored - because I have issues

seypat

Nice score!

TriBiker19 

Nice score! I have an ‘89 Hard Rock, too.

top506

Coleman issues? Really? You want to talk about Coleman issues?



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sdn40

You have weird military and health paranoia issues
I don't have a military stove yet, but I have (11) 502's, (2) 508's, (4) more modern single burners I can't recall the #'s. I also have 5 suitcase stoves including one 3 burner and a red diamond aluminum. Also 3 propane grille / stoves. I also have 6 lanterns, 4 of which are the red 200a's and 2 big hats. Not that its a contest or anything I have an Optimus 111 and a few Svea's, but those don't count.

Nice collection

sdn40

top506 Almost forgot - there's also the '85 Coleman Columbia. Oddly enough - I took the stove out of it.
And if I could find a Coleman Colorado - I'd buy it in a heartbeat

tgot 

Both nice collections!

I've resisted taking on that collection hobby. I console myself with the fact that I may only have and use one Coleman 425, it's the one my parents bought when they were expecting me: because they were going to be camp cooking for a family now!

seypat

Wazzzzzuuuuupppp IM Nation! The HNH is just around the corner. Lord Voldetunes and I need a roll call of who'll be there. I'm finishing up the bike this afternoon so I can test ride tomorrow. Let us know.

Update on the Lord Voldetunes epic Ride Across Wisconsin. 231 miles in one day! That speaks for itself. No other words are needed.

SpeedofLite 

Old school triathlon rig, late 80s-early 90s I think. The "Wild West" days of triathlon product innovation.
I don't recognize that specific overall design with water bottle and other(?) attachment points, but the basic "sissy bar" portion was meant to push your butt against to drive a bigger gear.
I seem to recall it was an Aussie (Velocity?) or Kiwi company that produced the one most advertised.
Another short-lived product was a cable that attached to the head tube or stem at one end and then to a belt worn by the rider at the other end.
There's a photo out there somewhere of Mark Allen using this cable.
Same concept of providing a forward force (a pulling force this time) to counter the rearward force of pushing the crank over the top.

texaspandj

Yep, yep.
The cable thing iircc was first used by the russian olympic team. Then Mark Allen used it in the Hawaiian Ironman world championship. It's the Ironman that he had to be put in the hospital for internal bleeding. He was pacing off Dave Scott all day until the run at which point he decided he could outrun The Man, and hence the hospital stay. In Mark Allen's book he said he was in the hospital bed and Dave was on TV complaining about Mark tapping his toes during the swim .

texaspandj

seypat can you post the day and time of the HnH please?
Also what day y'all are set to arrive.
Thanks