New Gear
scott091501
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So it's been dead here for about a week or longer. Let's see if we can get some discussion going with a fun topic.
What gear, accessories, nutrition, rigs, etc have you bought this year that you're excited about?
What gear, accessories, nutrition, rigs, etc have you bought this year that you're excited about?
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Nothing :sad:
I've been dreaming of a Garmin 910xt, just not in the budget nor is it really necessary right now. I am going to start saving though.0 -
Nothing :sad:
I've been dreaming of a Garmin 910xt, just not in the budget nor is it really necessary right now. I am going to start saving though.
Boo. I've thought about a 910, but really the only thing it does that I can't get from my Timex or my Garmin bike CPU is lap counting in the pool.0 -
Nothing :sad:
I've been dreaming of a Garmin 910xt, just not in the budget nor is it really necessary right now. I am going to start saving though.
Boo. I've thought about a 910, but really the only thing it does that I can't get from my Timex or my Garmin bike CPU is lap counting in the pool.
I need a new GPS anyway and I do like the laps and stroke feature, plus I do swim outdoors (I know not ideal but better than nothing)0 -
I got a new cycling top, shorts, socks and a swimsuit. Excited about all of them. I am dreaming of a bike, can't wait to get my own tri bike.0
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lusting after a power meter, but it will be a while before we have money in the budget for one. What is in the budget are new (to Canada) Gu flavours. Peanut Butter and Salted Caramel. I'm excited to get my distance back up to the length that I need to take the gels. Bought 6 on Tuesday - they will probably last me all season *blush*. My long ride is only and hour and my long run is only 50 minutes. Hoping to bump that up this weekend.0
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Let's see. I've bought more than I should have this spring, but my company is sponsored by several tri companies so I "have" to represent right???? LOL.
Got a Power2Max power meter on order. I'm moving from 172.5 cranks to 165s too.
New Skratch Labs kit for training (See profile pics)
We get Skratch Exercise Hydration at about 50% off retail so I've ordered 10 bags of the stuff.
Have a Rudy Project Wing57 aero helmet on order since my current one's strap broke and Bell doesn't have replacement pieces.0 -
I got a new cycling top, shorts, socks and a swimsuit. Excited about all of them. I am dreaming of a bike, can't wait to get my own tri bike.
Bike lust never ends. Just FYI. You'll get a new bike and still lust after others. It's a vicious cycle.0 -
lusting after a power meter, but it will be a while before we have money in the budget for one. What is in the budget are new (to Canada) Gu flavours. Peanut Butter and Salted Caramel. I'm excited to get my distance back up to the length that I need to take the gels. Bought 6 on Tuesday - they will probably last me all season *blush*. My long ride is only and hour and my long run is only 50 minutes. Hoping to bump that up this weekend.
I've yet to try the Salted Caramel Gus on purpose. Too many stories of addicts. LOL.0 -
fun topic to learn about all the cool stuff you can get! a little dangerous too, haha.
i'm still new to tri, so i still have a lot of things on my list. i'm training for an oly now, so i just bought a giant box of honey stinger energy chews (orange blossom, yum!). i'm in the market for a new pair of goggles (mine just broke at the pool yesterday, hmph!) but that's not very exciting. the main thing i need before my tri in august is a one-piece tri suit. i ran my sprint in april in a make-shift outfit, but am ready to take the plunge and buy the one piece.
my main goal right now is to learn how to fix a flat on my own :-/ i have the gear but still not the skills. i ride with my partner 90% of the time, but this is really a skill a girl needs!0 -
fun topic to learn about all the cool stuff you can get! a little dangerous too, haha.
i'm still new to tri, so i still have a lot of things on my list. i'm training for an oly now, so i just bought a giant box of honey stinger energy chews (orange blossom, yum!). i'm in the market for a new pair of goggles (mine just broke at the pool yesterday, hmph!) but that's not very exciting. the main thing i need before my tri in august is a one-piece tri suit. i ran my sprint in april in a make-shift outfit, but am ready to take the plunge and buy the one piece.
my main goal right now is to learn how to fix a flat on my own :-/ i have the gear but still not the skills. i ride with my partner 90% of the time, but this is really a skill a girl needs!
Quite a few local bike shops will hold "maintenance clinics" You might want to ask around. Otherwise YouTube is your friend.
One piece wise my favorite suits are Pearl Izumi and Kiwami. Really good stuff.0 -
fun topic to learn about all the cool stuff you can get! a little dangerous too, haha.
i'm still new to tri, so i still have a lot of things on my list. i'm training for an oly now, so i just bought a giant box of honey stinger energy chews (orange blossom, yum!). i'm in the market for a new pair of goggles (mine just broke at the pool yesterday, hmph!) but that's not very exciting. the main thing i need before my tri in august is a one-piece tri suit. i ran my sprint in april in a make-shift outfit, but am ready to take the plunge and buy the one piece.
my main goal right now is to learn how to fix a flat on my own :-/ i have the gear but still not the skills. i ride with my partner 90% of the time, but this is really a skill a girl needs!
Quite a few local bike shops will hold "maintenance clinics" You might want to ask around. Otherwise YouTube is your friend.
One piece wise my favorite suits are Pearl Izumi and Kiwami. Really good stuff.
Yup. Our cycling club does to. I took a clinic to learn how to change a tire. When I got home and practiced, I couldn't get the tire back on so back to the bike shop. They went through it all again with me. It might not hurt to ask for a quick tutorial if there are no clincs.0 -
fun topic to learn about all the cool stuff you can get! a little dangerous too, haha.
i'm still new to tri, so i still have a lot of things on my list. i'm training for an oly now, so i just bought a giant box of honey stinger energy chews (orange blossom, yum!). i'm in the market for a new pair of goggles (mine just broke at the pool yesterday, hmph!) but that's not very exciting. the main thing i need before my tri in august is a one-piece tri suit. i ran my sprint in april in a make-shift outfit, but am ready to take the plunge and buy the one piece.
my main goal right now is to learn how to fix a flat on my own :-/ i have the gear but still not the skills. i ride with my partner 90% of the time, but this is really a skill a girl needs!
I'm 5'9" and all body. I wear separates because I'm worried about getting a perma wedgie with a one piece suit. Also better for longer races as it is easier to go pee.0 -
Got a new "for me" bike. Speicalized Transition Expert. First race of the season is this Sunday. I can't wait! Also, got an aero helmet to go with my new bike. LG Seperleggera. I spent all winter on my trainer using trainerroad.com and I can't wait to put all of my work to the test.0
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So it's been dead here for about a week or longer. Let's see if we can get some discussion going with a fun topic.
What gear, accessories, nutrition, rigs, etc have you bought this year that you're excited about?
Carbon wheels, just haven't had a chance to get them on and use them.0 -
So it's been dead here for about a week or longer. Let's see if we can get some discussion going with a fun topic.
What gear, accessories, nutrition, rigs, etc have you bought this year that you're excited about?
Carbon wheels, just haven't had a chance to get them on and use them.
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Some older HEDs. Super slick looking, but have some tires I have zero experience with, they're glued on?0
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Tubulars!!! I don't have the balls to rock tubes. I can get a clincher changed in no time flat, but tubes scare me. Get your YouTube on and make sure you know how to change those puppies on the fly. Oh and get some fix-a-flat.0
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I've been purging gear which has been nice!
Sold my carbon clinchers, old ISM Adamo Racing II saddle and the XLAB WIng that I did not like.
I guess I could count that I just bought a new pair of swim jammers and am about 2 or 3 weeks from needing a new pair of goggles!0 -
I had to buy smaller shorts & running tights and have been waiting for one of the local shops to have their annual sale on wheels.0
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Calavera swim wear for swim practice....cool swim wear that stays in place.0
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I got my bike (finally!) and I'm LOVING it! My one scheduled long ride/week turned very quickly into two. I got a bento box to hold my phone and Clif bar. This was nice b/c every time I opened the saddle bag (that I stole off one of my boy's bikes and had to hand sew the zipper back together b/c it is that kind of excellent quality haha), I worried something like my car keys or wallet was going to fall out and had to keep stopping to check. Now I don't touch it until I get back from my ride. I just dig around in the bento box.
I got the 910, on sale. During the fabulous 2nd annual May sale. Procrastination paid off financially, although I wonder if I'd have done better with my training by having it earlier. But...nah...it all happens when it is supposed to. BTW, it doesn't count very well in the pool. At least, the one time I took it in there, I was unimpressed enough to not desire to take it in again. Yes, I read the "tips" on dcrainmaker, and right before I jumped in the pool (I was reading it in the locker room). It doesn't count laps when you use a kickboard. It adds extra laps sometimes. It doesn't like drills. I suppose if all one does is swim up and down, it could be helpful. I don't think I can go techie in the pool. Just me and the wall clock (and sometimes a coach). But I am looking forward to using it in OWSs.
I have too many new clothes - tops, bike shorts, special socks, on and on. I don't think I've bought more than a handful of regular clothes in the past year. My gym wear is taking over my closet.
And I just got Zone Testing today. Not a thing to look at, but something fun to play with.0 -
This is bad. I have needed a new vehicle for a long time. I was supposed to buy one LAST May. But now that I can throw my bike into my van and don't need a hitch or to worry about it getting stolen, I think I will keep the van longer.
Yes, it's true. My bike is worth more than my van.0 -
Finally got some padded cycling shorts, makes a world of difference on the long training rides:)0
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I think a tri suit is the only new tri gear I've gotten this season... not very exciting though.
A new mountain bike for me and a new road bike for my fiance have pretty thoroughly drained the bike fund...0 -
I bought a sleeveless wetsuit which I am finally starting to get used to...which is good b/c ocean OWS is on my agenda a bunch this summer. I am praying Polar gets OWS and swim metrics on the v800 soon b/c I personally don't like the 910xt...and my TomTom Multisport watch still does not have triathlon support or OWS support. I also bought some new cycling clothes which are pretty darn comfy, a waterproof 2XU racing jacket, and sme 2XU ankle and wrist compression sleeves. The final things on my list this year are a dual water bottle cage that goes behind my seat. Next year I want to switch out my aero bars for aero bars with shifters.0
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I bought a sleeveless wetsuit which I am finally starting to get used to...which is good b/c ocean OWS is on my agenda a bunch this summer. I am praying Polar gets OWS and swim metrics on the v800 soon b/c I personally don't like the 910xt...and my TomTom Multisport watch still does not have triathlon support or OWS support. I also bought some new cycling clothes which are pretty darn comfy, a waterproof 2XU racing jacket, and sme 2XU ankle and wrist compression sleeves. The final things on my list this year are a dual water bottle cage that goes behind my seat. Next year I want to switch out my aero bars for aero bars with shifters.
Must forget everything I just read.0 -
I bought a sleeveless wetsuit which I am finally starting to get used to...which is good b/c ocean OWS is on my agenda a bunch this summer. I am praying Polar gets OWS and swim metrics on the v800 soon b/c I personally don't like the 910xt...and my TomTom Multisport watch still does not have triathlon support or OWS support. I also bought some new cycling clothes which are pretty darn comfy, a waterproof 2XU racing jacket, and sme 2XU ankle and wrist compression sleeves. The final things on my list this year are a dual water bottle cage that goes behind my seat. Next year I want to switch out my aero bars for aero bars with shifters.
Must forget everything I just read.
Awww...why? What did I say?0 -
I bought a sleeveless wetsuit which I am finally starting to get used to...which is good b/c ocean OWS is on my agenda a bunch this summer. I am praying Polar gets OWS and swim metrics on the v800 soon b/c I personally don't like the 910xt...and my TomTom Multisport watch still does not have triathlon support or OWS support. I also bought some new cycling clothes which are pretty darn comfy, a waterproof 2XU racing jacket, and sme 2XU ankle and wrist compression sleeves. The final things on my list this year are a dual water bottle cage that goes behind my seat. Next year I want to switch out my aero bars for aero bars with shifters.
Must forget everything I just read.
Awww...why? What did I say?
You and your suggestive words. Geez.
"Dual water bottle cage"
"aero bars with shifters"
"sleeveless wetsuit"
And there was more.
I was trying to forget all those things. Now I'm going to see this post swimming in my eyes the next time I head over to the shop.0 -
I bought a sleeveless wetsuit which I am finally starting to get used to...which is good b/c ocean OWS is on my agenda a bunch this summer. I am praying Polar gets OWS and swim metrics on the v800 soon b/c I personally don't like the 910xt...and my TomTom Multisport watch still does not have triathlon support or OWS support. I also bought some new cycling clothes which are pretty darn comfy, a waterproof 2XU racing jacket, and sme 2XU ankle and wrist compression sleeves. The final things on my list this year are a dual water bottle cage that goes behind my seat. Next year I want to switch out my aero bars for aero bars with shifters.
Must forget everything I just read.
Awww...why? What did I say?
You and your suggestive words. Geez.
"Dual water bottle cage"
"aero bars with shifters"
"sleeveless wetsuit"
And there was more.
I was trying to forget all those things. Now I'm going to see this post swimming in my eyes the next time I head over to the shop.
Haha...always glad to help
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I won a pair of BlueSeventy OWS goggles at my tri on Saturday. I got to use them today and they. were. awesome. I like the lenses much better than the Speedo mirrored ones I've used in the past. But they have no peripheral vision (the goggle frame is very dark). I'm thinking there is a reason for it - maybe something about all the bodies thrashing on top of each other not being visible causing a more relaxing swim. I don't know.0
