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2012-07-07 7:28 AM in reply to: #4298690 |
Pro 5755 | Subject: RE: Does having a fancy tri bike put more pressure on me TriToy - 2012-07-07 7:14 AM that was one of the reasons my first bike is a cervelo p3C - I got it end of season, on sale, and figured 1. I would grow into it why buy a lesser bike and have to upgrade - so long term saves $$ 2. I definitely push harder knowing I am riding this awesome bike 3. I had the $$ so yes, I think it is positive pressure You forgot two: 1. It's red AND black so it's faster and has both of the requisite cool colors. 2. It comes in carbon. |
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2012-07-07 9:16 AM in reply to: #4297112 |
Veteran 1677 Houston, Texas | Subject: RE: Does having a fancy tri bike put more pressure on me The only people I really notice on the bike leg are the ones who are doing stupid things. For example, in the last tri, there was some idiot on a tri bike (not even sure which one) who would pass me on the right and then immediately drop back in pace. I'd drop back and then pass him (on the left)....a few minutes later, he'd pass me on the right again and then slow down. The only reason I noticed him and what he was riding was because he was annoying me. A fancy tri bike does not a good rider make....but had he just been a slow guy on a fancy tri bike, I would have passed him with no second thoughts. So I guess if you're going to get a fancy tri bike, just don't be dumb about it. People are probably way too wrapped up in themselves to notice you |
2012-07-07 9:31 AM in reply to: #4297112 |
Extreme Veteran 511 St Johns, Florida | Subject: RE: Does having a fancy tri bike put more pressure on me I was raised kind of old school and cheap. My parents always tried to get me to "do the most with what you have". I guess it comes down to, unless you've "maxed-out" what you have, why are you spending money ? I started with a beater, and have enjoyed doing the Eddy Merckx route, surprising others and myself with how fast this old heap can go. Obviously, you've "maxed-out" a hybrid, so if you have the money, getting a great bike that you really like and enjoy riding is super great !!
Edited by dan king 2012-07-07 9:33 AM |
2012-07-07 9:42 AM in reply to: #4298723 |
Champion 6046 New York, NY | Subject: RE: Does having a fancy tri bike put more pressure on me BrianRunsPhilly - 2012-07-07 8:28 AM TriToy - 2012-07-07 7:14 AM that was one of the reasons my first bike is a cervelo p3C - I got it end of season, on sale, and figured 1. I would grow into it why buy a lesser bike and have to upgrade - so long term saves $$ 2. I definitely push harder knowing I am riding this awesome bike 3. I had the $$ so yes, I think it is positive pressure You forgot two: 1. It's red AND black so it's faster and has both of the requisite cool colors. 2. It comes in carbon.
actually mine is black and white - the first p3c. and yes, carbon. B&W means ALL team kits go with it though I think the white one that came out a year or so later is really sexy.... |
2012-07-07 11:16 AM in reply to: #4298827 |
Pro 5755 | Subject: RE: Does having a fancy tri bike put more pressure on me TriToy - 2012-07-07 10:42 AM BrianRunsPhilly - 2012-07-07 8:28 AM TriToy - 2012-07-07 7:14 AM that was one of the reasons my first bike is a cervelo p3C - I got it end of season, on sale, and figured 1. I would grow into it why buy a lesser bike and have to upgrade - so long term saves $$ 2. I definitely push harder knowing I am riding this awesome bike 3. I had the $$ so yes, I think it is positive pressure You forgot two: 1. It's red AND black so it's faster and has both of the requisite cool colors. 2. It comes in carbon.
actually mine is black and white - the first p3c. and yes, carbon. B&W means ALL team kits go with it though I think the white one that came out a year or so later is really sexy.... Oh yeah, another point for the OP. Your bike MUST be coordinated with your gear. My club's trisuits are blue and white, and I am certain it affects my bike leg. I have a red/black R3 and P2 |
2012-07-07 11:19 AM in reply to: #4298493 |
Champion 9407 Montague Gold Mines, Nova Scotia | Subject: RE: Does having a fancy tri bike put more pressure on me guppie58 - 2012-07-06 11:07 PM So you steal the upgrades? They gotta get on your bike some how. The quote was missing a space; it should read "Ride up grades." Shane |
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2012-07-07 11:20 AM in reply to: #4297112 |
43 | Subject: RE: Does having a fancy tri bike put more pressure on me The only one putting pressure on you is you. Do whatever makes you happy.
I believe in modesty myself, and I have trouble seeing how getting passed on a fancy tri bike with spe*m helmet by chatting road bike riders here in Belgium would boost my self confidence. |
2012-07-07 11:23 AM in reply to: #4297112 |
Elite 5145 Cleveland | Subject: RE: Does having a fancy tri bike put more pressure on me brreems - 2012-07-06 11:16 AM Does having a fancy tri bike put more pressure on me No, only you can put pressure on you. Everything else just is what it is, pressure like that is something you choose to allow. |
2012-07-07 11:55 AM in reply to: #4298928 |
Champion 6046 New York, NY | Subject: RE: Does having a fancy tri bike put more pressure on me BrianRunsPhilly - 2012-07-07 12:16 PM TriToy - 2012-07-07 10:42 AM BrianRunsPhilly - 2012-07-07 8:28 AM TriToy - 2012-07-07 7:14 AM that was one of the reasons my first bike is a cervelo p3C - I got it end of season, on sale, and figured 1. I would grow into it why buy a lesser bike and have to upgrade - so long term saves $$ 2. I definitely push harder knowing I am riding this awesome bike 3. I had the $$ so yes, I think it is positive pressure You forgot two: 1. It's red AND black so it's faster and has both of the requisite cool colors. 2. It comes in carbon.
actually mine is black and white - the first p3c. and yes, carbon. B&W means ALL team kits go with it though I think the white one that came out a year or so later is really sexy.... Oh yeah, another point for the OP. Your bike MUST be coordinated with your gear. My club's trisuits are blue and white, and I am certain it affects my bike leg. I have a red/black R3 and P2
ha! that is my excuse...clashing kit. of course recovering from mono, now fat and out of shape, I am really learning what slow is! |
2012-07-07 3:07 PM in reply to: #4297203 |
Master 1862 San Mateo, CA | Subject: RE: Does having a fancy tri bike put more pressure on me JZig - 2012-07-06 8:49 AM .... I'm fairly sure there is no hardcore slip 'n slide community...
Maybe at the Armory in San Francisco....but, THAT's an entirely different thread altogether. Edited by betyoursilver 2012-07-07 3:16 PM |
2012-07-07 3:14 PM in reply to: #4297112 |
Master 1862 San Mateo, CA | Subject: RE: Does having a fancy tri bike put more pressure on me At the few triathlons I've participated in I generally don't pay attention to other people's bikes. About the only thing I sometimes notice is when I'm on the bike course and pass someone who is clearly a much faster swimmer than I am, and observe his bike is roughly the size of a Hummer and it's equipped with fenders, a bell and luggage racks. Yeah, I better pass him on my tri bike. Also, I draw the line at being beaten by someone wearing a bumble bee costume in a race....so as you see, I clearly put a lot of pressure on myself. |
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2012-07-07 5:08 PM in reply to: #4299165 |
Subject: RE: Does having a fancy tri bike put more pressure on me At the few triathlons I've participated in I generally don't pay attention to other people's bikes. About the only thing I sometimes notice is when I'm on the bike course and pass someone who is clearly a much faster swimmer than I am, and observe his bike is roughly the size of a Hummer and it's equipped with fenders, a bell and luggage racks. Yeah, I better pass him on my tri bike. Also, I draw the line at being beaten by someone wearing a bumble bee costume in a race....so as you see, I clearly put a lot of pressure on myself. H
Hey Silver, You really do not know pressure. In my first olympic tri, 5 -k into the run some guy with a two foot Maine lobster hat/contraption strapped to his head tries to pass me. Of course i had to go up a gear and hold it till he was gone, then coming out of a clearing 500 yards to the finish, close to death. I see a fat chick with a shaved head and a big purple butterfly tattoed on her head. I,m thinking WTF! If i can,t pass her . I,m keeping on running until I can find a bus or a train to run in front of.. Perhaps on a light note. Someone should start a thread, Who you have to beat in a race.. ex. Guy on fancy bike, muscle/costume guy etc..
Edited by trifellow 2012-07-07 5:17 PM |
2012-07-07 11:53 PM in reply to: #4299288 |
Master 1862 San Mateo, CA | Subject: RE: Does having a fancy tri bike put more pressure on me trifellow - 2012-07-07 3:08 PM Hey Silver, You really do not know pressure. In my first olympic tri, 5 -k into the run some guy with a two foot Maine lobster hat/contraption strapped to his head tries to pass me. Of course i had to go up a gear and hold it till he was gone, then coming out of a clearing 500 yards to the finish, close to death. I see a fat chick with a shaved head and a big purple butterfly tattoed on her head. I,m thinking WTF! If i can,t pass her . I,m keeping on running until I can find a bus or a train to run in front of.. Perhaps on a light note. Someone should start a thread, Who you have to beat in a race.. ex. Guy on fancy bike, muscle/costume guy etc..
Almost sounds like you were racing in the Bay to Breakers! |
2012-07-08 7:43 PM in reply to: #4297193 |
Master 1890 Gig Harbor | Subject: RE: Does having a fancy tri bike put more pressure on me Tom Demerly. - 2012-07-06 8:45 AM Only if you spend too much time on triathlon forums. People confuse their role in the sport. This is a hobby. It's fun and exercise. Your bike is a toy to be enjoyed whether you are waxing it or riding it or posting photos of it on your Facebook page. It's a recreational purchase like a slip n' slide or a telescope or model airplanes. There are legions of delusional people in our sport who take it more seriously than it is: Good exercise and good fun. They think they are "coaches" and "sponsored" and "pros". They aren't. They are pharmaceutical reps, teachers, auto execs and computer programmers living a Walter Middy life as something else. The pressure is on the top three men and women in Kona and Olympics and the riders in the Tour de France. They earn six and seven figures and represent their countries on international television. Until you are one of them the only pressure is that you place upon yourself. Get real, enjoy.
I love reading your posts. |
2012-07-09 7:19 AM in reply to: #4297112 |
Master 2491 | Subject: RE: Does having a fancy tri bike put more pressure on me The only pressure is what you would put on yourself. When I raced on a road bike, I did get a kick out of passing people riding fancy, carbon TT bikes. It's more about what bike your choose to ride for your own reasons. You don't owe an explanation to anybody. |
2012-07-09 8:14 AM in reply to: #4297112 |
43 | Subject: RE: Does having a fancy tri bike put more pressure on me 6 out of the last 8 Tour de France individual TT victories were won by riders on Specialized bikes. Does that make Specialized TT bikes the best out there? Not really, their current TT bike is (apart from a few small changes due to regulations) basically still the same as the one Cancellara won the Olympic TT event with 4 years ago. They do however have the cash to buy the best riders, and outspend competitors on marketing. And so Specialized will perhaps be the new Trek, when Lance was winning everyone wanted Trek bikes. So who has the best TT out there? Probably one of the smaller manufacturers like Pinarello or Ridley. The latter for example has a TT bike frame weighing only 750g, currently ridden by Jurgen van den Broeck in the Tour. But it doesn't make the difference.So if the bike doesn't matter so much to the Tour de France riders, consider perhaps how much difference will it make to mortals like us... |
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2012-07-09 8:42 AM in reply to: #4297112 |
Member 39 Richmond | Subject: RE: Does having a fancy tri bike put more pressure on me It's horribly bad when at mile 21 in a marathon you obviously didn't train for, you get passed by a 60 yr old speed walker. I didn't let that happen. Then again I do blame the vomiting that occurred at mile 24 all on that woman. |
2012-07-09 12:44 PM in reply to: #4297112 |
Champion 10471 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: Does having a fancy tri bike put more pressure on me brreems - 2012-07-06 10:16 AM If somebody is competing in a triathlon with their hybrid bike, people don't "expect" them to be TOP or MOP. But, if somebody rides a fancy triathlon bike is there more pressure to finish at a higher spot? I'm going bike shopping today. And I know it sounds silly but I worry that if I get a triathlon bike vs a road bike people will have higher expectations of me. I don't want to be THAT person that has the fancy equipment but not the show to go with it. No one will expect you to podium. But... someone might smile if they are on a road bike, and they fly past you. I wouldn't worry about it though. |
2012-07-10 7:11 PM in reply to: #4297112 |
Extreme Veteran 556 | Subject: RE: Does having a fancy tri bike put more pressure on me The only pressure is in your own mind. |
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