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anyone have one of these for sale?  also, if you’ve had experience with them, let me know what you think!  they are legal now in all triathlons/tt’s, correct?  thanks

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Hi Ryan I know for sure that they are in fact USCF and triathlon legal (and let me say it is about time someone made one). Can’t remember both companies that have them for sale currently but do remember a guy on this board called Fastrak bicycles who has them for sale in medium and large size ready to go. If you can track him down through a search he’d be the one to go with. Good luck and enjoy Kent — Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server – http://www.Mailgate.ORG

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anyone have one of these for sale?  also, if you’ve had experience with them, let me know what you think!  they are legal now in all triathlons/tt’s, correct?  thanks

I have them. Thnaks Dave Lettieri FasTrack Bicycles 118 W. Canon Perdido Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-884-0210 www.fastrackbicycles.com

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I ordered one from Dave a few weeks ago; an excellent helmet, and even better service. Don

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – anyone have one of these for sale?  also, if you’ve had experience with them, let me know what you think!  they are legal now in all triathlons/tt’s, correct?  thanks I have them. Thnaks Dave Lettieri FasTrack Bicycles 118 W. Canon Perdido Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-884-0210 www.fastrackbicycles.com

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Finally, a topic we can all sink our teeth into.

Odd choice of words considering looseness was the subject of discussion. Perhaps we could have a thread about nappies (daipers?) A new niche for Speedo perhaps. Phil – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – The best solution is to find an eating routine that gives you that powerful urge to eliminate an hour or so before the race start.  What is the best meal the night before?  I prefer something easy to digest with lots of carbohydrates – pasta or rice.  How late do you eat?  My habit is to not eat anything solid after about 6:00 PM.  On race day, I like to eat fruit and rice cakes or a bagel 2 or 3 hours prior to start time.  That works for me – your system might be on a different clock.  The trick is to experiment and see if you can find a pattern that has you toeing the line with an empty colon. Avoid fiber – I’ll never forget the guy I passed inthe last two miles of a marathon who had carbo loaded on oatmeal the day before – face as green as the grass, and there were no facilities at the finish line! I haven’t tried artificial inducement.  A co-worker once tried using a laxative before a marathon and ended up with a dehydration problem. A laxative isn’t the only, or the most quick and efficient, ‘inducement.’

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Thanks for the suggestions. Also, I received a private post recommending coffee and a light snack. I think I’ll experiment with that since coffee seems to work in the mornings. I don’t usually drink it before I train so it didn’t occur to me. I have time to experiment before Wildflower. Again, thanks for the suggestions. SDW – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – . I was wondering if there is a recommended way of cleansing the lower GI tract prior to a race. I would be nervous about taking a laxative because I would be afraid of dehydrating. Would appreciate anyone’s experience with this. The best solution is to find an eating routine that gives you that powerful urge to eliminate an hour or so before the race start.  What is the best meal the night before?  I prefer something easy to digest with lots of carbohydrates – pasta or rice.  How late do you eat?  My habit is to not eat anything solid after about 6:00 PM.  On race day, I like to eat fruit and rice cakes or a bagel 2 or 3 hours prior to start time.  That works for me – your system might be on a different clock.  The trick is to experiment and see if you can find a pattern that has you toeing the line with an empty colon. I haven’t tried artificial inducement.  A co-worker once tried using a laxative before a marathon and ended up with a dehydration problem. I’ll be doing Wildflower for the first time and would hate to find myself in an embarrassing situation. TIA Posted Via Uncensored-News.Com – Still Only $9.95 – http://www.uncensored-news.com    With Seven Servers In California And Texas – The Worlds Uncensored News Source

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I was wondering if there is a recommended way of cleansing the lower GI tract prior to a race. I would be nervous about taking a laxative because I would be afraid of dehydrating. Would appreciate anyone’s experience with this. I’ll be doing Wildflower for the first time and would hate to find myself in an embarrassing situation. TIA

One of the many, many lifestyle changes I made while preparing for last year’s Ironman USA was to set some diurnal rhythms. I got up at 6 am, every day (including weekends) and sat on the can until I had made a movement. I also tried to avoid going at other times of the day. That may not be the final solution, but, for me, it was a helpful piece of the puzzle.

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Finally, a topic we can all sink our teeth into. Odd choice of words considering looseness was the subject of discussion.

Everything on Usenet degenerates into pablum eventually.

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One of the many, many lifestyle changes I made while preparing for last year’s Ironman USA was to set some diurnal rhythms. I got up at 6 am, every day (including weekends) and sat on the can until I had made a movement.

And when it happened, what was your form of positive reinforcement? Seriously, though – that course of action, depending on how long the wait is, can cause hemorrhoids.

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I’ve always suspected that us triathletes are slightly anal retentive–this thread confirms it! By the way, good joke Brian. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I was wondering if there is a recommended way of cleansing the lower GI tract prior to a race. I would be nervous about taking a laxative because I would be afraid of dehydrating. Would appreciate anyone’s experience with this. I’ll be doing Wildflower for the first time and would hate to find myself in an embarrassing situation. TIA One of the many, many lifestyle changes I made while preparing for last year’s Ironman USA was to set some diurnal rhythms. I got up at 6 am, every day (including weekends) and sat on the can until I had made a movement. I also tried to avoid going at other times of the day. That may not be the final solution, but, for me, it was a helpful piece of the puzzle.

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I didn’t ask the question, I was just trying to help. as for the joke – hee, hee, hee – thanks – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have found from working out first thing in the morning, before breakfast, that after about twenty five squats and twenty five crunches or so things start to move. Thank you for sharing that with us.         Three old men are sitting in a nursing home.  The first one complains about the vaguaries of prostate problems.  "When I have to go, it takes a half hour to get the flow started and another half hour to stop it."         The second chimes in, "You think that’s bad, you should have my bowels.  If I’m not so constipated I see brown, I’m jet propelled and incontinent with the runs."         The third says, "Well, I have none of those problems.  Each morning at 7:00 sharp, I void my bladder like Niagra Falls; a constant, steady stream, and at 7:03, I stop it like a faucet.  At 7:05, I effortlessly extrude a perfect, firm, well formed stool, with nary a grunt, and by 7:10, I’m through with that nonsense.         "So," the other two respond, "what do you have to complain about in life?"         "My only problem," he exclaims, "is that I don’t wake up until 8:00!"

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I’ve always suspected that us triathletes are slightly anal retentive–this thread confirms it! By the way, good joke Brian.

No, no, no! Not retentive at all!  Entirely the opposite.  Brian’s not holding back anything.  The original poster’s problem was lack of retention on the course.  The attitudes that are often characterized as anal retentive are no where to be seen here.  Really the opposite. Delightfully so. Ruth Kazez P.S. re: the stripper.  I’m not judging the student.  A good friend of mine once told me that she had been a hooker, that she had no qualms about what had been a good income when she was a student.  I kept a straight face while she told me although it did pain me, but she certainly continued to be my friend.  Nevertheless, I don’t think it’s an admirable career choice, even temporarily.  I don’t think that dancing without clothes is simply an act of omission.  It’s a whole different kettle of fish.

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I always thought coffee too much of a diuretic to be indicated for use while engaged in active sports.  There have been some recent studies, however, that have found coffee to be OK, in fact the caffeine a performance enhancement. Makes sense to use it for your purposes the morning before the race, particularly if it fit’s your personal schedule.  Tossing down a bunch of water on top of it ought to help flush you out!  Try that. Mark H. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Steven Walter wrote… Thanks for the suggestions. Also, I received a private post recommending coffee and a light snack. I think I’ll experiment with that since coffee seems to work in the mornings. I don’t usually drink it before I train so it didn’t occur to me. I have time to experiment before Wildflower. Again, thanks for the suggestions.

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I notice that when I push myself, as in a triathlon, I will rather suddenly have to have a bowel movement. When this happens, there is no waiting. Fortunately, where I run along the beach, there are plenty of public restrooms. Even so, during a training run today I didn’t think I was going to make it. My wife said the same thing has happened to her. I was wondering if there is a recommended way of cleansing the lower GI tract prior to a race. I would be nervous about taking a laxative because I would be afraid of dehydrating. Would appreciate anyone’s experience with this. I’ll be doing Wildflower for the first time and would hate to find myself in an embarrassing situation. TIA Posted Via Uncensored-News.Com – Still Only $9.95 – http://www.uncensored-news.com    With Seven Servers In California And Texas – The Worlds Uncensored News Source

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I notice that when I push myself, as in a triathlon, I will rather suddenly have to have a bowel movement. When this happens, there is no waiting. Fortunately, where I run along the beach, there are plenty of public restrooms. Even so, during a training run today I didn’t think I was going to make it. My wife said the same thing has happened to her. I was wondering if there is a recommended way of cleansing the lower GI tract prior to a race. I would be nervous about taking a laxative because I would be afraid of dehydrating. Would appreciate anyone’s experience with this. I’ll be doing Wildflower for the first time and would hate to find myself in an embarrassing situation. TIA

Nerves usually do it for me :-/ Phil Posted Via Uncensored-News.Com – Still Only $9.95 –

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I notice that when I push myself, as in a triathlon, I will rather suddenly have to have a bowel movement. When this happens, there is no waiting. Fortunately, where I run along the beach, there are plenty of public restrooms. Even so, during a training run today I didn’t think I was going to make it. My wife said the same thing has happened to her. I was wondering if there is a recommended way of cleansing the lower GI tract prior to a race. I would be nervous about taking a laxative because I would be afraid of dehydrating. Would appreciate anyone’s experience with this. I’ll be doing Wildflower for the first time and would hate to find myself in an embarrassing situation. TIA

Sounds like your only alternative is the dreaded apparatus.  I worked in a drug store in high school and they were the best selling product in the place.

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. I was wondering if there is a recommended way of cleansing the lower GI tract prior to a race. I would be nervous about taking a laxative because I would be afraid of dehydrating. Would appreciate anyone’s experience with this.

The best solution is to find an eating routine that gives you that powerful urge to eliminate an hour or so before the race start.  What is the best meal the night before?  I prefer something easy to digest with lots of carbohydrates – pasta or rice.  How late do you eat?  My habit is to not eat anything solid after about 6:00 PM.  On race day, I like to eat fruit and rice cakes or a bagel 2 or 3 hours prior to start time.  That works for me – your system might be on a different clock.  The trick is to experiment and see if you can find a pattern that has you toeing the line with an empty colon. I haven’t tried artificial inducement.  A co-worker once tried using a laxative before a marathon and ended up with a dehydration problem. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’ll be doing Wildflower for the first time and would hate to find myself in an embarrassing situation. TIA Posted Via Uncensored-News.Com – Still Only $9.95 – http://www.uncensored-news.com    With Seven Servers In California And Texas – The Worlds Uncensored News Source

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Finally, a topic we can all sink our teeth into. The best solution is to find an eating routine that gives you that powerful urge to eliminate an hour or so before the race start.  What is the best meal the night before?  I prefer something easy to digest with lots of carbohydrates – pasta or rice.  How late do you eat?  My habit is to not eat anything solid after about 6:00 PM.  On race day, I like to eat fruit and rice cakes or a bagel 2 or 3 hours prior to start time.  That works for me – your system might be on a different clock.  The trick is to experiment and see if you can find a pattern that has you toeing the line with an empty colon.

Avoid fiber – I’ll never forget the guy I passed inthe last two miles of a marathon who had carbo loaded on oatmeal the day before – face as green as the grass, and there were no facilities at the finish line! I haven’t tried artificial inducement.  A co-worker once tried using a laxative before a marathon and ended up with a dehydration problem.

A laxative isn’t the only, or the most quick and efficient, ‘inducement.’

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I have found from working out first thing in the morning, before breakfast, that after about twenty five squats and twenty five crunches or so things start to move. Hope this helps, Lincoln – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I notice that when I push myself, as in a triathlon, I will rather suddenly have to have a bowel movement. When this happens, there is no waiting. Fortunately, where I run along the beach, there are plenty of public restrooms. Even so, during a training run today I didn’t think I was going to make it. My wife said the same thing has happened to her. I was wondering if there is a recommended way of cleansing the lower GI tract prior to a race. I would be nervous about taking a laxative because I would be afraid of dehydrating. Would appreciate anyone’s experience with this. I’ll be doing Wildflower for the first time and would hate to find myself in an embarrassing situation. TIA Posted Via Uncensored-News.Com – Still Only $9.95 – http://www.uncensored-news.com    With Seven Servers In California And Texas – The Worlds Uncensored News Source

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I have found from working out first thing in the morning, before breakfast, that after about twenty five squats and twenty five crunches or so things start to move.

Thank you for sharing that with us.         Three old men are sitting in a nursing home.  The first one complains about the vaguaries of prostate problems.  "When I have to go, it takes a half hour to get the flow started and another half hour to stop it."         The second chimes in, "You think that’s bad, you should have my bowels.  If I’m not so constipated I see brown, I’m jet propelled and incontinent with the runs."         The third says, "Well, I have none of those problems.  Each morning at 7:00 sharp, I void my bladder like Niagra Falls; a constant, steady stream, and at 7:03, I stop it like a faucet.  At 7:05, I effortlessly extrude a perfect, firm, well formed stool, with nary a grunt, and by 7:10, I’m through with that nonsense.         "So," the other two respond, "what do you have to complain about in life?"         "My only problem," he exclaims, "is that I don’t wake up until 8:00!"

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Newton’s Third Law,    Force(AB)=-Force(BA)  ,  To every action there is always an equal and opposite reaction.  The debate hear is not whether it exists, science has shown that it does. The question is how to harness the equal and opposite force in such a manner that helps you forward momentum. As illustrated by many, trying to properly direct the force can decrease you inertia or acceleration. If the amount of this decrease is greater then the increase gained by the opposite reaction, you have suffered a loss, not a gain. How to most efficiently harness energy is one of the most important questions in science today! Tim www.tri-team.com

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – you are kidding of course , please tell me you are . As if a fart during the bike ride is going to slow you down. Sheeesh I always thought farting made you go faster anyway like Jet Propulsion ? Ross

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Shut up geek, err I mean REAL geek Spumoni Bitchslapper of REAL geeks

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – A REAL triathlete on an expensive frame wouldn’t bother seriously discussing such a juvenile topic on a newsgroup anyway. Ideally, when you can tell you are about to release explosive flatulence, you would lock you body as previously suggested but with one exception… Slide your buttocks off and behind the seat, moving slightly off center so you are not over your wheel. Angle your body so that the gas it launched at a 45 degree angle to the ground. With lighter in hand and ready to light… Don’t worry about loss of momentum, it will be made up for. It’s a little incongruous to be riding a megabucks unobtainium framed bike, and lighting one’s farts with a low-tech Bic disposable lighter. Rig something solid state or piezoelectric.  If you want to go primitive, then you should have the coordination to strike a blue tip. Brian "and make sure your beans are unleaded, for the environment" Wagner

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I would recommend leaning farther over into your aero position, and releasing. That way you don’t lose a good tuck, and you still have the possibility for propulsion.

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A REAL triathlete on an expensive frame wouldn’t bother seriously discussing such a juvenile topic on a newsgroup anyway.

SOMEBODY seems to think his farts don’t stink.

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Yea, why fart and waste it when you can belch and taste it? J.J. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Cant you just turn it into a burp, then you dont have to get off your seat! ken

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Under  race conditions It’s really best to try to contain it until someone decides to suck your back tire, …then, ….well ……let’s just say they’ll be getting more than just your draft. sa

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you are kidding of course , please tell me you are . As if a fart during the bike ride is going to slow you down. Sheeesh I always thought farting made you go faster anyway like Jet Propulsion ? Ross – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Howdy.  Sorry if you’ve talked this one to death, but what is the best way to release a fart to minimize disturbance to peddling and the momentum of the bike? I’ve experimented some.  One method is to remain seated and let the fart slowly blossom forth, just slide out of there quietly, and escape in a sneaky peep as I lift up slightly on one cheek to give clearance.  This method interrupts peddle cadence somewhat but allows for quick resumption of normal body positioning. The drawback to remaining seated, however, is if the fart is a real cannon burst.  The forces generated can propel you right off the bike with your saddle as the launching pad. The best way to handle these voluminous discharges is to stand braced on the peddles with feet at 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock and the arms braced firmly and wide apart on the handlebar.  A four-point stance.   Knees and elbows flexed, but ready.  The propulsion from a huge fart blast will not be so wrenching in this position (in much the way a recoilless howitzer works).  Hang on tight. Standing like this, however, greatly disrupts peddling, indeed, peddling comes to a standstill for as much as 8-10 seconds depending on your dietary habits.  If this occurs on an uphill, the loss of momentum can be devastating. And I have noticed I can sometimes but not always tell, as the urge to let’er rip crescendos, whether what’s coming is suitable for sneaky peep release or if I need to stand and "assume the position." Any help appreciated. Before you buy.

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Yea, why fart and waste it when you can belch and taste it? J.J. Cant you just turn it into a burp, then you dont have to get off your seat! ken

Because it’s a long way too go?

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Ideally, when you can tell you are about to release explosive flatulence, you would lock you body as previously suggested but with one exception… Slide your buttocks off and behind the seat, moving slightly off center so you are not over your wheel. Angle your body so that the gas it launched at a 45 degree angle to the ground. With lighter in hand and ready to light… Don’t worry about loss of momentum, it will be made up for.

It’s a little incongruous to be riding a megabucks unobtainium framed bike, and lighting one’s farts with a low-tech Bic disposable lighter. Rig something solid state or piezoelectric.  If you want to go primitive, then you should have the coordination to strike a blue tip. Brian "and make sure your beans are unleaded, for the environment" Wagner

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A REAL triathlete on an expensive frame wouldn’t bother seriously discussing such a juvenile topic on a newsgroup anyway.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Ideally, when you can tell you are about to release explosive flatulence, you would lock you body as previously suggested but with one exception… Slide your buttocks off and behind the seat, moving slightly off center so you are not over your wheel. Angle your body so that the gas it launched at a 45 degree angle to the ground. With lighter in hand and ready to light… Don’t worry about loss of momentum, it will be made up for. It’s a little incongruous to be riding a megabucks unobtainium framed bike, and lighting one’s farts with a low-tech Bic disposable lighter. Rig something solid state or piezoelectric.  If you want to go primitive, then you should have the coordination to strike a blue tip. Brian "and make sure your beans are unleaded, for the environment" Wagner

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Ideally, when you can tell you are about to release explosive flatulence, you would lock you body as previously suggested but with one exception… Slide your buttocks off and behind the seat, moving slightly off center so you are not over your wheel. Angle your body so that the gas it launched at a 45 degree angle to the ground. With lighter in hand and ready to light… Don’t worry about loss of momentum, it will be made up for.

The key is to buy one of those new ‘anatomically’ correct seats.  The hole in the seat will allow you to float an ‘air biscuit’ without any change in position, or momentum. The worst situation would be to attempt to cup the fart and throw it to the side in attempt to spare those behind you.  This requires moving off your seat and letting go with one hand to toss the ‘biscuit’ to the side.  Talk about momentum killer…

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Howdy.  Sorry if you’ve talked this one to death, but what is the best way to release a fart to minimize disturbance to peddling and the momentum of the bike? I’ve experimented some.  One method is to remain seated and let the fart slowly blossom forth, just slide out of there quietly, and escape in a sneaky peep as I lift up slightly on one cheek to give clearance.  This method interrupts peddle cadence somewhat but allows for quick resumption of normal body positioning. The drawback to remaining seated, however, is if the fart is a real cannon burst.  The forces generated can propel you right off the bike with your saddle as the launching pad. The best way to handle these voluminous discharges is to stand braced on the peddles with feet at 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock and the arms braced firmly and wide apart on the handlebar.  A four-point stance.   Knees and elbows flexed, but ready.  The propulsion from a huge fart blast will not be so wrenching in this position (in much the way a recoilless howitzer works).  Hang on tight. Standing like this, however, greatly disrupts peddling, indeed, peddling comes to a standstill for as much as 8-10 seconds depending on your dietary habits.  If this occurs on an uphill, the loss of momentum can be devastating. And I have noticed I can sometimes but not always tell, as the urge to let’er rip crescendos, whether what’s coming is suitable for sneaky peep release or if I need to stand and "assume the position." Any help appreciated. Before you buy.

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The key is to buy one of those new ‘anatomically’ correct seats.  The hole in the seat will allow you to float an ‘air biscuit’ without any change in position, or momentum. The worst situation would be to attempt to cup the fart and throw it to the side in attempt to spare those behind you.  This requires moving off your seat and letting go with one hand to toss the ‘biscuit’ to the side.  Talk about momentum killer… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Howdy.  Sorry if you’ve talked this one to death, but what is the best way to release a fart to minimize disturbance to peddling and the momentum of the bike? I’ve experimented some.  One method is to remain seated and let the fart slowly blossom forth, just slide out of there quietly, and escape in a sneaky peep as I lift up slightly on one cheek to give clearance.  This method interrupts peddle cadence somewhat but allows for quick resumption of normal body positioning. The drawback to remaining seated, however, is if the fart is a real cannon burst.  The forces generated can propel you right off the bike with your saddle as the launching pad. The best way to handle these voluminous discharges is to stand braced on the peddles with feet at 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock and the arms braced firmly and wide apart on the handlebar.  A four-point stance.   Knees and elbows flexed, but ready.  The propulsion from a huge fart blast will not be so wrenching in this position (in much the way a recoilless howitzer works).  Hang on tight. Standing like this, however, greatly disrupts peddling, indeed, peddling comes to a standstill for as much as 8-10 seconds depending on your dietary habits.  If this occurs on an uphill, the loss of momentum can be devastating. And I have noticed I can sometimes but not always tell, as the urge to let’er rip crescendos, whether what’s coming is suitable for sneaky peep release or if I need to stand and "assume the position." Any help appreciated. Before you buy.

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Howdy.  Sorry if you’ve talked this one to death, but what is the best way to release a fart to minimize disturbance to peddling and the momentum of the bike?

        Well, there are various seat designs that accomodate gaseous evacuation, from the Specialized Body Comp, to the various ‘hole’ models, which also facilitate easier mobile urination for the ladies. However, a standard seat will accomplish the same thing if the seat cover and padding are porous enough.  Obviously, this rules out gel seats.  Of course, the standing method can offer propulsive advantages, if one can control one’s sphincter to obtain maximum ‘muzzle velocity.’ There is also the added opportunity to attach a piezo-electric device to your shorts, and with a handlebar mounted activator, have an ‘afterburner’ for added propulsion, but this requires one to raise one’s posterior high enough to channel the slipstream into the venturi created by the cheeks, in order to produce the ideal stoichiometric O2/fuel ratio for optimized combustion.  Methane only burns in a narrow range of air/fuel ratios.  In addition to propulsive advantages, singed eyebrows are a very effective deterrent to drafting.         Ideally, though, one should attempt to exhaust one’s supply of digestive gas during the swim, because under such physical exertion, it can be difficult to detect a liquid ‘hithchiker’ behind the flatulus, and the water will do a good job of clearing that away.  In addition, since flatulation is usually an overture to defecation, you open the opportunity to leave a present in the cycling shoes of your personal rival in T1, provided you beat them out of the water. Brian "you just HAD to get me started, didn’t you" Wagner

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Cant you just turn it into a burp, then you dont have to get off your seat! ken

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i prefer to wait until i descend – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Howdy.  Sorry if you’ve talked this one to death, but what is the best way to release a fart to minimize disturbance to peddling and the momentum of the bike? I’ve experimented some.  One method is to remain seated and let the fart slowly blossom forth, just slide out of there quietly, and escape in a sneaky peep as I lift up slightly on one cheek to give clearance.  This method interrupts peddle cadence somewhat but allows for quick resumption of normal body positioning. The drawback to remaining seated, however, is if the fart is a real cannon burst.  The forces generated can propel you right off the bike with your saddle as the launching pad. The best way to handle these voluminous discharges is to stand braced on the peddles with feet at 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock and the arms braced firmly and wide apart on the handlebar.  A four-point stance.   Knees and elbows flexed, but ready.  The propulsion from a huge fart blast will not be so wrenching in this position (in much the way a recoilless howitzer works).  Hang on tight. Standing like this, however, greatly disrupts peddling, indeed, peddling comes to a standstill for as much as 8-10 seconds depending on your dietary habits.  If this occurs on an uphill, the loss of momentum can be devastating. And I have noticed I can sometimes but not always tell, as the urge to let’er rip crescendos, whether what’s coming is suitable for sneaky peep release or if I need to stand and "assume the position." Any help appreciated. Before you buy.

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Howdy.  Sorry if you’ve talked this one to death, but what is the best way to release a fart to minimize disturbance to peddling and the momentum of the bike? I’ve experimented some.  One method is to remain seated and let the fart slowly blossom forth, just slide out of there quietly, and escape in a sneaky peep as I lift up slightly on one cheek to give clearance.  This method interrupts peddle cadence somewhat but allows for quick resumption of normal body positioning. The drawback to remaining seated, however, is if the fart is a real cannon burst.  The forces generated can propel you right off the bike with your saddle as the launching pad. The best way to handle these voluminous discharges is to stand braced on the peddles with feet at 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock and the arms braced firmly and wide apart on the handlebar.  A four-point stance.   Knees and elbows flexed, but ready.  The propulsion from a huge fart blast will not be so wrenching in this position (in much the way a recoilless howitzer works).  Hang on tight. Standing like this, however, greatly disrupts peddling, indeed, peddling comes to a standstill for as much as 8-10 seconds depending on your dietary habits.  If this occurs on an uphill, the loss of momentum can be devastating. And I have noticed I can sometimes but not always tell, as the urge to let’er rip crescendos, whether what’s coming is suitable for sneaky peep release or if I need to stand and "assume the position." Any help appreciated. Before you buy.

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I screwed up my alarm the same way while removing a battery, but I know what I did wrong…I forced a metal clip that wasn’t supposed to be forced and ended up disconnecting the speaker.  The display indicates that everything is working fine but …’no sound’ !  It was an old one so I just bought a new watch. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – : I hope someone here can help me.  My son wears a Timex Ironman : Triathlon watch.  The battery ran down, so I changed it — but now the : alarm won’t sound!  Does anybody have any idea what I can do to fix : this problem?  (The "beep on the hour" doesn’t work, either.)  Yes, : we’ve made sure the alarm symbol is showing.  (I’ve also tried having : the symbol off.  And I’ve tried having the "beep on the hour" symbol : on.  I’ve also made sure the alarm setting and time setting agree with : respect to A.M./P.M.) There’s a small spring which contacts the piezoelectric element glued to the back of the watch – make sure that the back is on so that the spring contacts the piezo element.  The back being placed on upside down will make the beeper not work. –Ted. —

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Thanks to everyone who responded to my problem.  I guess I had depressed the springy metal contact a bit much.  The watch now "beeps" just fine!

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I would call Timex….800-448-4639.  They have been very helpful on my new watch that I bought.  Ben    -**** Posted from Supernews, Discussions Start Here(tm) ****- http://www.supernews.com/ – Host to the the World’s Discussions & Usenet

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I’ll agree with the oter poster try removing and reinstalling the back. It seems the speaker/beeper is buil into the back of the watch.  If you reversed the cover when you reinstalled it the alarm will not work.  A quick hint would be to test things out by just holding the cover in place before reinstalling the screws. Good luck, Tom

: I hope someone here can help me.  My son wears a Timex Ironman : Triathlon watch.  The battery ran down, so I changed it — but now the : alarm won’t sound!  Does anybody have any idea what I can do to fix : this problem?  (The "beep on the hour" doesn’t work, either.)  Yes, : we’ve made sure the alarm symbol is showing.  (I’ve also tried having : the symbol off.  And I’ve tried having the "beep on the hour" symbol : on.  I’ve also made sure the alarm setting and time setting agree with : respect to A.M./P.M.) : Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. : Mary

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try removing the cover and re-installing it. for some reason, most digital watches won’t beep if the cover is not on, or if it’s not put on properly. I hope someone here can help me.  My son wears a Timex Ironman Triathlon watch.  The battery ran down, so I changed it — but now the alarm won’t sound!  Does anybody have any idea what I can do to fix this problem?  (The "beep on the hour" doesn’t work, either.)  Yes,

The actual device which emits sound in most digital watches looks like a round disk glued to the inside of the cover. In the body of the watch is usually at least one and sometimes two tiny pieces of copper sticking up that make the proper electrical contact with this beeper when the back is properly installed. If the back is off, the watch will make no sounds but otherwise work correctly. If the back is on and the watch still makes no beeps, remove the back and try cleaning the inside of the back with a cotton swab and a little rubbing alcohol. Art

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try removing the cover and re-installing it. for some reason, most digital watches won’t beep if the cover is not on, or if it’s not put on properly. — rich – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I hope someone here can help me.  My son wears a Timex Ironman Triathlon watch.  The battery ran down, so I changed it — but now the alarm won’t sound!  Does anybody have any idea what I can do to fix this problem?  (The "beep on the hour" doesn’t work, either.)  Yes, we’ve made sure the alarm symbol is showing.  (I’ve also tried having the symbol off.  And I’ve tried having the "beep on the hour" symbol on.  I’ve also made sure the alarm setting and time setting agree with respect to A.M./P.M.) Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. Mary

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I hope someone here can help me.  My son wears a Timex Ironman Triathlon watch.  The battery ran down, so I changed it — but now the alarm won’t sound!  Does anybody have any idea what I can do to fix this problem?  (The "beep on the hour" doesn’t work, either.)  Yes, we’ve made sure the alarm symbol is showing.  (I’ve also tried having the symbol off.  And I’ve tried having the "beep on the hour" symbol on.  I’ve also made sure the alarm setting and time setting agree with respect to A.M./P.M.) Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. Mary

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: I hope someone here can help me.  My son wears a Timex Ironman : Triathlon watch.  The battery ran down, so I changed it — but now the : alarm won’t sound!  Does anybody have any idea what I can do to fix : this problem?  (The "beep on the hour" doesn’t work, either.)  Yes, : we’ve made sure the alarm symbol is showing.  (I’ve also tried having : the symbol off.  And I’ve tried having the "beep on the hour" symbol : on.  I’ve also made sure the alarm setting and time setting agree with : respect to A.M./P.M.) There’s a small spring which contacts the piezoelectric element glued to the back of the watch – make sure that the back is on so that the spring contacts the piezo element.  The back being placed on upside down will make the beeper not work. –Ted. —

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Who has the best price for these great shoes? I want the TRS but $195.00 is a little steep! Wish I had a size nine so I could buy those advertised above!

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Bikes in Baton Rouge, LA (Web site http://www.tuffys.com,) I think he has some Carnac’s ‘97 models in stock at good prices. He bought a bunch for our Trigers Triathlon Club and has many left over. Good luck. John Sanford Louisiana Wired http://www.lawired.com – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Who has the best price for these great shoes? I want the TRS but $195.00 is a little steep! Wish I had a size nine so I could buy those advertised above!

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Suggest you check out a book called "Scientific Heart Rate Training" at http://www.pursuit-performance.com.au mike – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am 23 years old.  A little younger than the age group you are asking about but, I tend to have a lower heart rate than most other people my age.  When I do my 45 minute run at a moderate pace (able to speak with others), I average around 155 bpm.  When working hard, I average around 165-168 bpm.  During a triathlon, I average around 182 during the run.

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I’m interested to find out what the heart rate ranges for people, say 25 – 35 years of age, that would consider themselves seasoned athletes currently at a reasonably ‘fit’ level for the following:

Okay I`m 31 and my Max HR is 176. This was found doing some maiximal testing. My Lactate threshold is 158-159. A moderate to hard run for 45 mins I`d be around a Hr of 152-155. 45 minute run, moderate to hard.  Moderate being able to talk to a training partner, hard being rather difficult to maintain any conversation whatsoever. Lastly, what would be your maximum sustained average for that length of time.

Are you asking about HR…..  The answers alomg the lines to the question how longs a piece of string ???? Maximum sustained average at what pace,intensity ????? Are you going over Lactate thresholds ??? Answers on a powerbar wrapper (if you have a pen that can write on that stuff!). or post here.

Waste of money PowerBars… why not make your own ??? All the best Mark Hutchins www.premfit.clara.net/main.htm

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I am 23 years old.  A little younger than the age group you are asking about but, I tend to have a lower heart rate than most other people my age.  When I do my 45 minute run at a moderate pace (able to speak with others), I average around 155 bpm.  When working hard, I average around 165-168 bpm.  During a triathlon, I average around 182 during the run.

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I’m interested to find out what the heart rate ranges for people, say 25 – 35 years of age, that would consider themselves seasoned athletes currently at a reasonably ‘fit’ level for the following: 45 minute run, moderate to hard.  Moderate being able to talk to a training partner, hard being rather difficult to maintain any conversation whatsoever. Lastly, what would be your maximum sustained average for that length of time. Answers on a powerbar wrapper (if you have a pen that can write on that stuff!). or post here. Thanks, E Remedios www.quickrelease.com

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I had my best race ever at a Danskin race in fall of 1994.  What happened to that series?        TriGal

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<<I had my best race ever at a Danskin race in fall of 1994.  What happened to that series?   I think the series is on in ‘96.  Thought I saw something for the Austin race.  Check out the Austin Triathletes WWW page for more info. FT

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It is on for 96.  The following was clipped from Triathlete Online… David                  1996 Danskin Womens Race Schedule Announced February 20, 1996 The Danskin Women’s Triathlon series, challenging women to do something for the first time, has released its 1996 schedule of events. The women-only series will sponsor events in Austin, TX (June 9); San Jose, CA (June 30); Baltimore/Washington DC (July 21); Milwaukee, WI (July 28); Denver, CO (August 11); and Seattle, WA (August 18). The distances for all events are: .75k Swim, 20k Bike, and a 5k Run. The entry fee for each race is $30. In April, Sally Edwards, the Series spokeswoman, will conduct free pre-race training/information seminars at department stores and sporting goods stores in each race city. For more information on the 1996 Danskin Womens Triathlon Series presented by Supplex with Lycra, call 800/452-9526.

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Newsgroups: rec.sport.triathlon Organization: University of Texas Medical Branch/Shriners Burns Institute      Any info as to whether he actually used all three chainrings? It’s sort of  hard to fathom why a cyclist as strong as Zack would need a "granny gear" in a relat ively "flat" race (compared to, say, the Mt. Washington or Mt. Evans hillclimbs). May be the 3rd ring wasn’t smaller than usual, but instead was between the usual 53 an d 39 or 42, to give closer spacing on the available gears? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Jurgen Zack used a triple crank setup on his bike at Kona 2 years ago and set the fastest bike split to date.

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:      Any info as to whether he actually used all three chainrings? It’s sort of hard : to fathom why a cyclist as strong as Zack would need a "granny gear" in a relatively : "flat" race (compared to, say, the Mt. Washington or Mt. Evans hillclimbs). Maybe : the 3rd ring wasn’t smaller than usual, but instead was between the usual 53 and 39 : or 42, to give closer spacing on the available gears?

: : Jurgen Zack used a triple crank setup on his bike at Kona 2 years ago : and set the fastest bike split to date. He used a 62 (From what I remember) Large ring. I also don’t think it’s a "flat" race. I haven’t been there (Yet!) but there are a few hills, and you can get the trade winds in your face going out and comming back. The bike was described in the Pre-Ironman issue of "Triathlete" from 94. Tom Roehr

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Newsgroups: rec.sport.triathlon Organization: Mordor International :      Any info as to whether he actually used all three chainrings? It’s sort of hard : to fathom why a cyclist as strong as Zack would need a "granny gear" in a rel atively : "flat" race (compared to, say, the Mt. Washington or Mt. Evans hillclimbs). M aybe : the 3rd ring wasn’t smaller than usual, but instead was between the usual 53 and 39 : or 42, to give closer spacing on the available gears?

: : Jurgen Zack used a triple crank setup on his bike at Kona 2 years ago : and set the fastest bike split to date. He used a 62 (From what I remember) Large ring. I also don’t think it’s a "flat" race. I haven’t been there (Yet!) but there are a few hills, and you can get the trade winds in your face going out and comming back. The bike was described in the Pre-Ironman issue of "Triathlete" from 94. Tom Roehr

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: : What are the disadvantages of adding a third chain ring to a tri-bike, : : besides weight?  On a course with many different types of challenges : : (i.e. hills, steep hills, wind, straight aways with and without : : wind…) a third ring may be an advantage, yes/no? <stuff deleted : IMO, a triple would not be a good choice for a tri bike for most people.   : However, for some folks on some courses, a triple could be the difference : between riding and walking or might prevent a knee injury. : Dave LaPorte : U. of Minn. Jurgen Zack used a triple crank setup on his bike at Kona 2 years ago and set the fastest bike split to date. Tom Roehr

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Newsgroups: rec.sport.triathlon Organization: Mordor International : : What are the disadvantages of adding a third chain ring to a tri-bike, : : besides weight?  On a course with many different types of challenges : : (i.e. hills, steep hills, wind, straight aways with and without : : wind…) a third ring may be an advantage, yes/no? <stuff deleted : IMO, a triple would not be a good choice for a tri bike for most people.   : However, for some folks on some courses, a triple could be the difference : between riding and walking or might prevent a knee injury. : Dave LaPorte : U. of Minn. Jurgen Zack used a triple crank setup on his bike at Kona 2 years ago and set the fastest bike split to date. Tom Roehr

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     Any info as to whether he actually used all three chainrings? It’s sort of hard to fathom why a cyclist as strong as Zack would need a "granny gear" in a relatively "flat" race (compared to, say, the Mt. Washington or Mt. Evans hillclimbs). Maybe the 3rd ring wasn’t smaller than usual, but instead was between the usual 53 and 39 or 42, to give closer spacing on the available gears? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Jurgen Zack used a triple crank setup on his bike at Kona 2 years ago and set the fastest bike split to date.

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I can think of some others because I have a triple on my touring bike and I raced it when I was new to the sport. – Down shifting from the big ring is trickier.  If you overshift, you’re  on the granny.  You can loose a lot of momentum before you get it sorted  out, especially if you’re on a climb.   – Long cage rear deraileurs (which you’ll need with a triple) shift a little  slower. – A triple weighs a little more than a double.

not any more I have never needed a granny in a race.  I HAVE used it a few times when I was touring and was glad to have it.

if you gear it properly you will use it. of course for a course like Chicago you won’t but on a course like the old Bud Light Mt Snow you would. With  a 53/42/32 and a 11-18 8spd combo you would have a great top gear (130.1) and a great climbing gear (48) on a 27" wheeled bike this would be almost perfect for most. IMO, a triple would not be a good choice for a tri bike for most people.   However, for some folks on some courses, a triple could be the difference between riding and walking or might prevent a knee injury. Dave LaPorte U. of Minn.

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What are the disadvantages of adding a third chain ring to a tri-bike, besides weight?  On a course with many different types of challenges (i.e. hills, steep hills, wind, straight aways with and without wind…) a third ring may be an advantage, yes/no? why not, throw a 53/42/32 triple on the front with a 11-18 stright blokc on the back and you’ll have great climbing gears and the closeness cluster will be great. The new campy three ring set up only weighs 200g or so more than a standard set-up… why not.

32/18 being only 48, I would think people might as well spread out the large end of the cluster a bit and get some really low "cheater" gears. Personally, I have never tried more than a 52/13, and would tend to go with 13-21 or so.  (41 inch low, for climbing mountains when bonked). Anyway assuming we stick with the 11:              Chainwheels   Sprockets   32    42    53       11     78.6 103.1 130.1       12     72.0  94.5 119.3       13     66.5  87.3 110.1       14     61.8  81.0 102.3       15     57.7  75.6  95.5       16     54.0  70.9  89.5       17     50.9  66.8  84.2       18     48.0  63.0  79.5 42/12 is very close to 53/15; so, lets spread out the 17 and the 18. 11-12-13-14-15-16-18-21 gives a 41 inch low, and even assuming 32/12 cannot be used, has no gap between 32/13 and 42/16.  If you don’t like the three tooth gap at the bottom, a 20 won’t make things all that much higher, although it will be appreciably lower than the 18.              Chainwheels   Sprockets   32    42    53       11     78.6 103.1 130.1       12     72.0  94.5 119.3       13     66.5  87.3 110.1       14     61.8  81.0 102.3       15     57.7  75.6  95.5       16     54.0  70.9  89.5       18     48.0  63.0  79.5       21     41.2  54.0  68.2 Actually, with a setup like that, if I could get all gears on the 42, I’d hardly ever use the other chainrings at all, unless there were severe hills.  However, easy riding on the 32/(16-13) would beat being stuck with the low end of the 42. If one used a tight, or almost tight, cluster with larger chainrings and larger sprockets one could get closer ratios, at the expense of narrowing the range (unless the bottom-end cluster spread were exaggerated a bit). Adrian "spend enough time doing this, and you’ll never ride the bike" Pepper.

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What are the disadvantages of adding a third chain ring to a tri-bike, besides weight?  On a course with many different types of challenges (i.e. hills, steep hills, wind, straight aways with and without wind…) a third ring may be an advantage, yes/no?

[sig. deleted] Aside from the attitudes of those who feel superior because their lowest gear is a 42/21 combo, the only disadvantage I can think of is the expense of conversion.  It’s not just the third chain-ring, you see.  Your front derailleur and shift lever must be capable of accomodating the granny (e.g., Shimano D.A. STI levers won’t, without another equipment modification).  The arm on your rear derailleur may not be able to take up the chain wrap when you shift to granny, either–then you’d need a long-arm derailleur.  Then there are the issues of chain line, Q-factor (do you need a wider bottom-bracket spindle), chain length (oops, another couple of links means a new chain)…you get the idea.   Take the whole bike and your ideas to a decent bike mechanic, and let him add up the damages before simply slapping a granny gear on your chainring. Rick Teichler                                             Louisville, Colorado) "Usual disclaimers: blame me, not the company that keeps me."

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: What are the disadvantages of adding a third chain ring to a tri-bike, : besides weight?  On a course with many different types of challenges : (i.e. hills, steep hills, wind, straight aways with and without : wind…) a third ring may be an advantage, yes/no? : Aside from the attitudes of those who feel superior because their : lowest gear is a 42/21 combo, the only disadvantage I can think of : is the expense of conversion. ……   I can think of some others because I have a triple on my touring bike and I raced it when I was new to the sport. – Down shifting from the big ring is trickier.  If you overshift, you’re   on the granny.  You can loose a lot of momentum before you get it sorted   out, especially if you’re on a climb.   – Long cage rear deraileurs (which you’ll need with a triple) shift a little   slower. – A triple weighs a little more than a double. I have never needed a granny in a race.  I HAVE used it a few times when I was touring and was glad to have it. IMO, a triple would not be a good choice for a tri bike for most people.   However, for some folks on some courses, a triple could be the difference between riding and walking or might prevent a knee injury. Dave LaPorte U. of Minn.

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – : What are the disadvantages of adding a third chain ring to a tri-bike, : besides weight?  On a course with many different types of challenges : (i.e. hills, steep hills, wind, straight aways with and without : wind…) a third ring may be an advantage, yes/no? : Aside from the attitudes of those who feel superior because their : lowest gear is a 42/21 combo, the only disadvantage I can think of : is the expense of conversion. ……   I can think of some others because I have a triple on my touring bike and I raced it when I was new to the sport. – Down shifting from the big ring is trickier.  If you overshift, you’re  on the granny.  You can loose a lot of momentum before you get it sorted  out, especially if you’re on a climb.  

Of course, for a racing bicycle, you would not want a "granny" ring, but three relatively evenly spaced rings. Look at my old touring setup:    51/44/36  across 14-17-18-19-26 That’s called a "granny sprocket", and might be an option.  Notice the grandpa sprocket for tailwinds and downhills, too. [...] IMO, a triple would not be a good choice for a tri bike for most people.   However, for some folks on some courses, a triple could be the difference between riding and walking or might prevent a knee injury.

For people using one bicycle for all riding, both training and racing, it might be a good idea in hilly terrain in order to ensure that easy days really are easy days. Adrian "Have a mug of rootbeer, or maybe two or three, pick the…" Pepper.

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What are the disadvantages of adding a third chain ring to a tri-bike, besides weight?  On a course with many different types of challenges (i.e. hills, steep hills, wind, straight aways with and without wind…) a third ring may be an advantage, yes/no?

why not, throw a 53/42/32 triple on the front with a 11-18 stright blokc on the back and you’ll have great climbing gears and the closeness cluster will be great. The new campy three ring set up only weighs 200g or so more than a standard set-up… why not. –arr—

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What are the disadvantages of adding a third chain ring to a tri-bike, besides weight?  On a course with many different types of challenges (i.e. hills, steep hills, wind, straight aways with and without wind…) a third ring may be an advantage, yes/no? Tri-hard! — Triminator (Formerly, Tri-geek) Swim, Run, Bike – You do all that in one day, why? Because, it’s fun!!!

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(Christopher George Costigan) writes: What are the disadvantages of adding a third chain ring to a tri-bike, besides weight?  On a course with many different types of challenges (i.e. hills, steep hills, wind, straight aways with and without wind…) a third ring may be an advantage, yes/no?

Back when I was racing in the dark ages (early ’70s) I knew some folks who used close ratio triples (e.g., 42/48/54) to get intermediate gears with five speed rears clusters (yes that was all we had).  With current indexing and 8 speed rears I’m not sure there is as much point *unless* you are doing some serious climbing.  Campy now offers a triple in their all their line which might be attractive with a 12-21 to give you a low gear without sacrificing your intermediate cogs.  Keep in mind the chain angles can get pretty extreme in the "cross" positions, so no using those trick alloy rear cogs. Neal

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Check out the results on the Triathlete magazine Web site.   URL – http://www.triathletemag.com/Triathlete They were there bright and early monday morning.  Welch Won.   Bill Streed, SF

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need results on st. anthony’s  race asap. top 10 overall male/female. thanks

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            1994 TRIATHLON/DUATHLON CALENDAR – PART 2/3 This post contains listings for Triathlons & Duathlons in California only. It also contains some info on training programs for triathletes.

I have put Sue’s calendar up for anonymous ftp on ftp.law.cornell.edu in /pub/tri. –Brian T. Shelden                      Systems Coordinator (607) 255-9093                           Cornell Law School

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             1994 TRIATHLON/DUATHLON CALENDAR – PART 2/3 This post contains listings for Triathlons & Duathlons in California only. It also contains some info on training programs for triathletes.                         TRIATHLONS APR 30, SAT –  LAKE SAN ANTONIO, CA.  Wildflower triathlons and festival.         (by King City and Paso Robles) * 12th annual Wildflower Long Course Triathlon (1.2mS-56mB-13.1mR) Long course is an Ironman Qualifier (24 age-group, 2 lottery, 15 pro). Top 15 finishers in each age group qualify for Tri-Fed Long Course & Ultra-Distance National Championships. Ranked one of TRIATHLETE mag’s best.  Lake swim, hilly bike, hill run on trails, 40% roads.  8am Age Grp.  $70 to 4/1. $80 4/1-4/18. Relay $100 by 4/18. Pros $75, $150 after 3/15.  $15K Purse.  Limited to 1000 indiv, 150 relay teams. * Sprint Triathlon Challenge (0.25mS-10m MOUNTAIN BIKE – 2 mR) Top 15 finishers in each age group qualify for Tri-Fed Natl Amateur Sprint Natl Campionships and Youth National Championships. Lake swim, mtn bike-only trails, road run.  Ages 11+. 9am age grp start.  $35 to 4/1, $45 4/1-4/18.  Limited to 500 indiv. Looks like a "big deal" with an expo, festival, music…. ** ED NOTE: I’ve received two different contact addresses for this race: 1) Terry Davis, PoBox 367, Salinas, CA 93902. (408) 755-4895 2) Wildflower Triathlon, Monterey Co. Parks Dept, PoBox 5279, Salinas, CA    93915. (408) 755-4899. MAY 1, SUN – LAKE SAN ANTONIO, CA.  Wildflower triathlons and festival. * Cornnuts Wildflower 25 Mile International Triathlon. (.5mS-20mB-4.5mR) Near King City and Paso Robles.  Limited to 1200 ind, 200 relay teams. This race is the Tri-Fed National Collegiate Championship. Top 15 finishers in each age group qualify for Tri-Fed Long Course, International, and Olympic Distance Championships. Lake swim, rolling bike, steep hill run. 9am age grp start.  before 4/1 $55, 4/1-4/18 $65. Relay before 4/20 $85. looks like a "big deal" with an expo, festival, music…. Wildflower Triathlon, Monterey Co. Parks Dept, PoBox 5279, Salinas, CA 93915. (408) 755-4899. MAY 7, SAT – SAN DIMAS, CA. 12th Annual LA Triathlon Series (500yS-24kB-4kR) Bonelli Park.  lake swim, rolling bike and run. Time, fee tba. Tri Events, Inc. 3222 Virginia Ave, West Covina, CA 91791. (818) 331-0169 MAY 7, SAT – SAN BERNARDINO, CA. Tin Man Triathlon (5kR-9mB-100ydS). 8am, $25 ind, $40 relay. ($30/$45 after 4/30 w/t-s). CSU San Bernardino. Pool Swim, rolling, flat bike, loop run.  Jon Schultz, PoBox 5884, San Bernardino, CA 92412. (909) 884-6431. MAY 7, SAT – ANTIOCH, CA. West Coast Triathlon Series #2. (.5mS-12mB-3.1mR) 7am.  $30 ind, $45 relay. ($35/$50 after 5/2 w/t-s).  Awards, prizes, refresh.  Event fills quickly.  Contra Loma Regional park: lake swim, mod. hilly bike, out/back run.  Mtn Bike div for roads, clydesdale div. TerraSport, John or Kate, 789 E. 6th St, Chico 95928.  (916) 894-6210. MAY 8, SUN – VACAVILLE, CA –  Gold Medal Triathlon (.5mS-12mB-3.8mR) 9am. $25, $30 race day. $40/$45 relay. All finishers receive medal. Lagoon Valley Park. Lake swim, rolling hills, run. Sky High, PO Box 20963, El Sobrante, CA, 94803. (510) 223-5778. MAY 14, SAT – BAKERSFIELD, CA.  Bakersfield Bud Light Tri (1.5kS-40kB-10kR) Lake Ming. Hilly bike, x-c run. Time, fee TBA. North Bakersfield Rec/Park.  (209) 399-2720 MAY 15, SUN – BAKERSFIELD, CA.  Kaiser Permanente Tri for Kids. Ages 7-10:  100ydS-4mB-.6mR        Ages 11-14: 200yS-7mB-1.2mR Pool Swim, flat run & Bike. North Bakersfield Rec/Park.  (209) 399-2720 MAY 15, SUN – LOS GATOS, CA – Los Gatos Brewing Co. South Bay Triathlon II. (.75mS-17mB-5mR) Uvas Reservoir.  Time, fee tba.  Int. Triathlon Mag’s best new event in ‘93.   J&A Productions, 236 N. Santa Cruz Ave. #241 Los Gatos CA 95030 (408) 866-8848.  FAX: (408) 866-5658. MAY 21, SAT – SONOMA, CA. Hanna Boys Center Youth Triathlon for under 18 peoples.  distances vary.  wave start in pool, flat run and bike.  Noon.  Fee $10, $12 laste.  Elizabeth Bruno, 17000 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476. (707) 996-6767. MAY 21, SAT – GEYSERVILLE, CA. Ice Braker Triathlon Sprint #1. .5mS-16.5mB-5kR  part of Redwood Coast Tri Series.   8am, $40/$45 late. Lake Sonoma Public Boat Ramp. lake swim, bike/run in Dry Creek Valley.  Wave starts. Race info: Up & Running.  11114 Oberun River Ct, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. (916) 852-8463. 5/22 – Malibu, CA.  Day at the Beach Tri #1. Michael Epstein Productions, (818) 880-4915 MAY 22, SUN – 1st Cabrillo College International Distance Triathlon. .5mS-18mB-5mR.  Ocean Swim at Rio Del Mar Beach (near Santa Cruz), hilly bike through the hills of Aptos, 5 mile run through forest of Nisene Marks Park. Only 400 applicants allowed, $50ind/$90relay Entry fee to: Cabrillo College Athletics, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003. Checks to: Cabrillo College Athletic Dept. MAY 22, SUN – SACRAMENTO, CA. Old Sacramento Tri. (.3mS-13mB-3mR) Bill Kelly, Fleet Feet Sports, 2408 "J" St., Sacramento, CA 95816. (916) 442-3338. MAY 22, SUN – SAN JOSE, CA.  All For Kids Triathlon & Jamboree. Ages 7-10: 50yS-3.1mB-.5mR      Ages 11-14:  100yS-5mB-1.2mR San Jose State University Campus.  pool swim, flat bike, run. Limit 500. VMC Fnd (408) 299-6087 MAY 28, SAT – SAN DIMAS, CA. 12th Annual LA Triathlon Series (1kS-40kB-8kR) Bonelli Park.  lake swim, rolling bike and run. Time, fee tba. Tri Events, Inc. 3222 Virginia Ave, West Covina, CA 91791. (818) 331-0169 MAY 30, MON – PINOLE, CA. Miniman Triathlon (250yS-2.1mR-8mB) 9am, $20/$25.  Pinole Park/Rec: pool swim, rolling run, flat bike. Great for first time triathletes.  Sky High, PoBox 20963, El Sobrante, CA 94803.  (510) 223-5778. JUNE 4, SAT – SACRAMENTO, CA. Tri for Fun Tri Series #1. (1kS-20kB-5kR) Rancho Seco Park. Lake swim (70 deg); bike out/back, gently rolling paved country road; run: X-c on fire trail. 8am, $25/$22 w/o t-s. Will Roxburgh, 8128 Madison Av, Fair Oaks, CA 95628. (916) 965-8326, fax (916) 965-8337 JUNE 4, SAT – MONTEREY, CA. Saturday Matinee Sprint Tri. 500yS-12mB-3mR 9am, $20/$25 after 5/28 w/o t-s. Ft Ord swimming pool, pool swim, rolling bike, flat run. Vincent or Lynne Kosorek, 752 Jessie St, Monterey, CA, 93940. (408) 373-7403. JUNE 5, SUN – MISSION VIEJO, CA. Mazda/Orange Co. Performing Arts Center Triathlon. 1kS-30kB-8kR  and a 1.5kS-40kB-10kR.  Goodwill Games pro qualifier (yahoo).  Michael Braunstein, 21 39th Olace, Long Beach CA 90803. (310) 433-4557. FAX:(310) 433-3449. *rated one of TRIATHLETE mag’s best. JUNE 11, SAT – ANTIOCH, CA. West Coast Triathlon Series #3. (.5mS-12mB-3.1mR) 7am.  $30 ind, $45 relay. ($35/$50 after 6/3 w/t-s).  Awards, prizes, refresh.  Event fills quickly.  Contra Loma Regional park: lake swim, mod. hilly bike, out/back run.  Mtn Bike div for roads, clydesdale div. TerraSport, John or Kate, 789 E. 6th St, Chico 95928.  (916) 894-6210. JUNE 12, SUN – VACAVILLE, CA. The Mountain Man Tri. 800ydS-12mMT.Bike-2mR. 10am $25/$30 ind, $50/$60 team. Lagoon Valey County Park (Cherry glen Lagoon Valey offramp off I-80). Sky High, PoBox 20963, El Sobrante, CA (510) 223-5778. JUNE 12, SUN – SONOMA COUNTY, CA. Vineman International Triathlon. 1mS-24mB-6.2mR. Tri-Fed/USA junior national age-group qualifier.   8am. $45-2/15; $55-5/1; $60-6/1; $65 after 6/1. w/ t-s, results, shuttle program, seminars.  $5600 age gp prize money. TYR Age Group Excellence Series.  at Johnson Beach, Guerneville. Vineman, Inc. PoBox 6007, Santa Rosa, CA 95406, (707) 528-1630. *rated one of TRIATHLETE mag’s best. JUNE 18, SAT – RIVERSIDE, CA – Tin Man Tri. 5kR-10mB-75meterS. 8am Arlington HS. (909) 782-5407. JUNE 18, SAT – PLEASANTON, CA.  Pleasanton Tri-for-Fun Series #1 (400yS-12mB-3mR) Shadow Cliff Regional Park.  warm lake swim, flat bike, rolling run.  Many prizes, bevs. 7am, $25, $30 race day.  w/t-s. On Your Mark, Box 156, Pleasanton, CA 94566. (209) 795-7832. JUNE 19, SUN – APTOS, CA.  HammerHead Triathlon & Sprint Triathlon Hammerhead: (1.2mS-50mB-10mR) $70, relays $130. Sprint: (.5mS-12mB-3mR) $30, relays $65. Pre-reg only! 7:20 am. Ocean Swim, hilly bike, flat runs. Rio Del Mar Beach to Valencia Elementary School finish. NorthWind Promos. PoBox 2451. Aptos, CA 95001.  (408) 688-6072. JUNE 19, SUN – BIG BEAR LAKE, CA. Big Bear Lake Triathlon Series #1. (.5mS-15mB-4mR) Meadow Park. rolling hills. 7:30 am, $48 ind, $70 relays.  Add $5, $10 if non-Tri-Fed. SBR Sports, 5405 Alton Pkwy, Ste 445, Irvine, CA, 92714. (714) 858-7386. JUNE 19, SUN – VENTURA, CA. Ventura Triathlon (.5mS-18mB-4mR) Ventura State Beach: ocean swim.  Day at the Beach Tri #2. MESP, Michael Epstein, PoBox 9122, Calabasas, CA 91372. (818) 880-4915. FAX (818) 880-4967. JUNE 25, SAT – SANTA ROSA, CA. Spring Lake International Tin MAn Tri. 1mS-10kR-30kB.  #2 of Redwood Coast Tri Series. 7:30am, $50/$55. Teams: $69/$75.  Swim/run in Spring Lake Park, to run to Sonoma City Fair Grounds; bike has one hill. Race info: Up & Running, 1114 Oberun River Ct, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. (916) 852-8463 —— JUNE 26, SUN – SAN DIEGO, CA.  San Diego International Triathlon. (1kS-30kB-10kR)   *rated one of TRIATHLETE mag’s best. $47-5/1, $52 after 5/1.  Relays: $65-5/1, $75 after. ** ED NOTE: I received two conflicting contacts, so here’s both: Rick Kozlowski, PO BOX 421052, San Diego, CA 92142. (619) 627-9111. SASE to St. Vincent De Paul Village, 3350 E. St, San Diego, CA 93102.    (619) 233-8797. JUNE 26, SUN – SAN JOSE, … read more »

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