And so I did. A time-trial bike. Entering my third year (my lord has it been that loonngggg???) in triathlon it's about time for me to up the ante and compete on a level playing field with my peers. For the longest time I laughed at those who rode the sleekest, shiniest, most aerodynamic gear. What a joke. These guys train 5 hours a week and show up with 10k worth of gear. I'm gonna beat them with shittier equipment...that'll humble 'em.
Well, the guys who train only 5 hours per week I do beat. It's the guys who train north of 15 I have problems with. So, while my bike fitter teased me for 'buying speed' after claiming to 'not be one of those chasers' I bit the bullet and threw some money down. Granted, the bike is used. I bought it from a peer. It's a 2009 model and while the wheels are dope and I'm confident they're fast, they're an older model. Nonetheless this is a fast machine and it puts me on a similar playing field to those I'm looking to compete with this season.
Obviously the biggest engine (and obstacle) on the bike is yourself. I still need to shed some lbs, and it's not gonna come from my once-weekly body shave. It's more likely to come from nixing the late-night chocolate intake. And I STILL need to get in the pool twice a week....once per week. Shit, ever....
But I'm really excited to race and put some miles in my new ride.
Sidenote: A co-worker I (g)-chat (well our internal version of it) with at work told me today her pet-peeve is biker's on the road. I am diplomatic to a fault about this issue b/c if you inflame MORE hostility toward biker's...it's a certain death-wish for us on the road, but I was surprised to hear this sweet girl cut down cyclists like a lawnmower. It was ridiculous, inappropriate, insensitive, and ignorant. And this is a girl I chat with DAILY. She has a reputation for being a real kind and generous person. Driving does crazy things to our psyche's but hardly any more frustrating than misplaced rage directed at cyclists. Oy...don't get me started.
Anyway, I'm blabbering on like a bumbling backwoods booby so below is the ACTUAL CL post...
I blocked out the price, but I did keep it 4 digiiiiitttsss.....
It's a 2009 Felt B2 triathlon bike. Size 58cm. This a serious racing machine ridden to numerous podium finishes. The bike includes the pictured wheels, a Zipp 808 rear and 404 front, both tubulars. The wheels are from the last generation of Zipp wheels before they came out with the firecrest design.
I'm 6'3" but the bike can probably be fit to anyone between 6' and 6'4". If you're shorter than 6'2" though, you may need to swap out the stem to get the fit right.
Front/rear derailleurs front brake, brake levers, bar-end shifters are all Shimano Dura-Ace. Had to swap in an FSA rear brake to accommodate the wider Zipp wheel. It has a 54/42T FSA Krono crank with 175cm crank arms. The rear cassette is 28-11 but I have an extra 25-11 cassette laying around if you prefer a more standard setup. The gearing is perfect for a strong rider.
I have various other goodies I need to get rid of which I'm happy to throw in to the buyer (haven't bothered to inventory yet, but I know at the least I've got an extra aero helmet to throw in, a $200 value by itself).
Price is $XXXX firm.
7 comments:
nice bike
Does it come with a set of training wheels or a jar of humble pie if your times are slower than on your " old" bike?
As for the idiot you work with, unless you ride you can't understand our angst, vulnerability and dare I admit, resentment we feel towards ignorant car drivers who just don't get that being on a bike is not throw-down or insult to them. We do it for ourselves because it does lots of nice things for us and the environment and she needn't be hostile towards such a beggarly form of transportation/expression. Screw her. No, not really but you get my drift...............
Great bike. Never realized the cost of these. Be careful out there on those roads. I am sure that bike will help you keep up your good times during your races.Just don't let it get stolen.
Chump. Lance is selling all his equipment 'cuz he can't ride in jail and you could have gotten some really PRIMO equip. Also I understand he has a giant warehouse full of "cocktails" avail. at a huge discount and still within their expiration date! I think Oprah will be brokering the drugs because she is certainly in need of some boost(although this will certainly boost her ratings).
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Hope this bike serves you well for a long long time. It is a beauty.Let us know how it works for you.
Fool, it's not about the bike. Can you find some epo or hgh?
What you need is a CHEMIST, not a new bike. The same amount of $ spent on the right drugs, guaranteed results.
So what if it shortens your life? It's the price of glory. Years later when your children mourn your early passing at least they'll have the newspaper clipping, along with the memory that dad chose victory over living. He was so smart, ahead of his time even.
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