tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post7498508459347214961..comments2024-02-21T14:16:41.586-05:00Comments on Jess Runs: Stupid Knee Take TwoUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-31632465053418165382008-06-02T12:15:00.000-04:002008-06-02T12:15:00.000-04:00i choose things because of their color. so don't ...i choose things because of their color. so don't trust anything i have to say about purchases. :)Scott McMurtreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05879663957608177567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-23474996064204417342008-06-01T20:32:00.000-04:002008-06-01T20:32:00.000-04:00I love my Trek, I think it's a great road bike to ...I love my Trek, I think it's a great road bike to go with. You fo sho need to tri!<BR/><BR/>On losing the weight, are you thinking about joining Viv's weightloss challenge? I am. Just curious!teacherwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791382386588836461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-58789953650620143032008-06-01T16:57:00.000-04:002008-06-01T16:57:00.000-04:00Pick one that fits well.Expect to spend more than ...Pick one that fits well.<BR/><BR/>Expect to spend more than you expected to spend (by the time you get cycling gear, possibly a new seat, shoes/pedals, etc)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231464198799653331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-16190313962416448192008-05-30T10:34:00.000-04:002008-05-30T10:34:00.000-04:00Just work with a qualified professional bike store...Just work with a qualified professional bike store to get the right fit. That's most important (as far as I know).Nitmoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17108597328135023198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-84910096959618362242008-05-30T09:42:00.000-04:002008-05-30T09:42:00.000-04:00Ummmmm yeah, I have NO idea about bikes LMAO! But...Ummmmm yeah, I have NO idea about bikes LMAO! But it looks pretty and that's all that counts, right? LOLMarcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148093449696230770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-60711787518823148342008-05-29T23:22:00.000-04:002008-05-29T23:22:00.000-04:00Great goal.. and a sweet reward! That is one nice ...Great goal.. and a sweet reward! That is one nice lookin ride.akshayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12056795074199369977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-90883306499997132422008-05-29T19:40:00.000-04:002008-05-29T19:40:00.000-04:00I totally agree with Wes about the fit. I had act...I totally agree with Wes about the fit. I had actually picked out the Trek 1000 for my first bike but got in the shop and it didn't fit me well at all. I tried out a comparable bike it fit great (specialized dolce). So fit is key. And to add what Wes said I am 5'4 and my bike is 51 cm. <BR/><BR/>Also, if you get on some of the triathlon websites people are selling road bikes quite a bit when they upgrade to tri bikes. Also check Craiglist and ebay but only after you have been fit and know what size. <BR/><BR/>Gooooooood luck and have fun bike shopping!! :>D<BR/><BR/>Oh and if you don't know what we mean by fit you will when you are on the bike. I didn't have a clue until I actually got on a bike and felt the differences. For me it had to do with how I felt when I leaned forward to the handlebars as the Trek bars were a really far lean for me. Some of that stuff can be adjusted and swapped out later but you want to get as close of a fit from the beginning.J~Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05801414494327642020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-26818018531510012522008-05-29T16:38:00.000-04:002008-05-29T16:38:00.000-04:00Purty :-) The most important thing is to get a bi...Purty :-) The most important thing is to get a bike your size, then you need to get fitted. Otherwise, it will cause all kinds of problems with your ITB and knee! So, not only will you need a bike, but pedals, and possible bike shoes if you go clipless, a helmet, air pump, sun glasses (have to look cool), and a proper fitting! Keep that in mind.<BR/><BR/>I'm 6 foot and my bike is 53 cm. Dee Dee is 5'2", and her bike is 46 cm. The bike shop should be able to help you with this...<BR/><BR/>Even if you don't decide to tri or you don't like it, having a bike for cross training and group rides is just fun stuff :-)Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399853707178925175noreply@blogger.com