I'm collecting my new (to me) bike tomorrow, which has very expensive carbon fibre 650 race wheels on it. I've been told they aren't really suitable to train with, firstly why?
Secondly, what sort of wheels can I replace them with to train?
Surely I have to get used to riding with the race wheels on?
I know how to realease and change the wheels so that's not a problem, just where to get some from and how much should I expect to pay?
The wheels on the bike at the moment cost over £1000 and there's no way I could afford a second pair anywhere near that sort of money!!
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You should do a bit of training on your race wheels, but I'd only do that on nice days, and down roads I know. I wouldn't fancy an 80 miler in the hills in the middle of winter on them.
Got any pics of the beast yet ?
Do you think I'll have problems getting hold of second hand training wheels?
I'm going to go out on it while the weather is still good, race wheels or not. There are some good roads around here, so I'll choose my route wisely! Can't ever see me doing 80 miles in the hills in the middle of winter:O)
Elite Ironman, Ultra Trail Runner
Thanks for the help on the wheels, I've ordered some when I went to pick my bike up today. The guy in my local shop is so friendly and helpful, I spent over an hour in there with him showing me different bits and what to do with them:o)
I've taken a picture of my bike and uploaded it, but it's not a good shot and really dosen't do it justice.
No idea about the wheels, sorry.
I was very lucky as the girl who sold it through my local bike shop is about my size and so it needed only a little tweaking to suit my own requirements. She unfortunately became ill and was unable to compete anymore, that's all I know. She,s also selling another bike frame, but I'm happy with one nice bike.
Went out for a short spin yesterday and boy it feels so light and a little strange, but so sexy-if that's the right word!
I just need to understand more about bikes now, but I'll learn!
I think the Quintana Roo bikes are so sexy, have you seen the ones in the back of the triathlon mag 220!!!!
Anyway I recently got myself a new road bike, it's a Bianchi limited edition paintwork,it handles like a dream and what I really want,when I take up triathlon more seriously is to have a racing bike that has all the gear.
I also have tri bars, but keeping them on a road bike is hard going, eg. when going out on my longish cycle on monday, its just pure hills, and I find that having tri bars on this route would not help as I need to use the top of the bars to get me up the hills, but tri bars restrict me from using normal handlebars, so having a bike purely for racing is what I really need.
Also Hilly get yourself a turbo trainer, stick your back wheel in, and train like mad while watching t.v, I use mine alot, and with winter approaching, with all the roads covered in salt ( really does not do the bike any good ) it will keep your training going and saves the bike!!!
Happy cycling
Nice bike Hilly and Bargain price ! Are you planning on joining a bike or Tri club ?
What's the Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm! cougie, is it because I've fallen in love with a bike :O)
There isn't a local Tri club near me, the closest is an hour away and I asked about joining the bike club, but have been told they are not friendly-a bit elite(ish!)so I'm put off as I'd be right out of my debth!!
Luckily the injuries were minimal - but the bike wasn't so lucky.
Paul
Oh gosh CI that's awful! Nevermind the bike at least she's ok!!
It was a bit of a shocker, but when you cycle 4 to 5 thousand miles a year on the roads sh*t sometimes happens!
Paul.