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Hey guys my name is trey, new to the boards and interested in joining the cycling club. I wanted to join the club this semester since I am a transfer stuedent. A few months ago I had reconstructive ACL surgery that has sidelined me. Before that was running about 3 miles a day after work and school... I plan on also doing the triathlons also. I was working over the summer and started to invest into a trek bike that would set me back about a grand, however I suffered a pretty bad injury that need surgery. I tore my ACL and my MCL while paintballing with some coworkers at the time. With that injury I endured I could not work and that money went straight to my bills. But now I am slowly getting back into the shape I was in however not able to run yet. So I have been doing some cycling at the rec pretty much every day for about 30 min. I guess I am gong to need a bike to participate. . . .lol. Just been savin to get one, someday soon! haha sorry to bore you with what seems like my life story.
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Trey Flores
Holla for a dolla- Trey Flores
2012 Specialized Venge
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2009 BMC TT02
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« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2007, 09:02:22 PM » |
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welcome Trey, thanks for joining. Let us know if you need some help finding a bike.
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awcarpenter
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« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2007, 06:41:53 AM » |
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welcome we also have swim practices Tues and Thursday 9-10 in the Melcher natatorium. If you have any questions give me a call 713-725-2782 Anthony
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Anthony W. Carpenter
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« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2007, 08:08:56 PM » |
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thanks. is that am or pm?
thats one discipline i haven't worked on.
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Trey Flores
Holla for a dolla- Trey Flores
2012 Specialized Venge
2011 Specialized Crux carbon pro
2006 Felt TK2
2009 BMC TT02
2006 Specialized Stumpjumper
1984 Specialized Stumpjumper
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awcarpenter
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« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2007, 07:35:19 AM » |
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That would be in the AM
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« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2007, 10:46:35 AM » |
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alrighty now has come for me to purchase a bike. at the end of this week and through next week i plan on purchasing a road bike. lately i have looked through craigslist.com to get a est of price and make/model. it would be great to hear some comments on which brand/year/price/etc. . .
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Trey Flores
Holla for a dolla- Trey Flores
2012 Specialized Venge
2011 Specialized Crux carbon pro
2006 Felt TK2
2009 BMC TT02
2006 Specialized Stumpjumper
1984 Specialized Stumpjumper
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« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2007, 12:13:01 PM » |
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Hey Trey, if you could give a estimate on how much you would want to spend, what measurements you have (height and inseam), and what you are expecting to do with the bike (casual riding, racing, long rides...) that would help us out.
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Blake K.
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ALF
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« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2007, 12:22:25 PM » |
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Hey Trey, if you could give a estimate on how much you would want to spend, what measurements you have (height and inseam), and what you are expecting to do with the bike (casual riding, racing, long rides...) that would help us out.
budget. . . . between 0-500 maybe 600 if its worth it. i am 5 10 and my inseam is 30-31. well i plan on doing a triathlon with this bike. hope this helps. |
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Trey Flores
Holla for a dolla- Trey Flores
2012 Specialized Venge
2011 Specialized Crux carbon pro
2006 Felt TK2
2009 BMC TT02
2006 Specialized Stumpjumper
1984 Specialized Stumpjumper
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« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2007, 11:58:26 PM » |
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Trey Flores
Holla for a dolla- Trey Flores
2012 Specialized Venge
2011 Specialized Crux carbon pro
2006 Felt TK2
2009 BMC TT02
2006 Specialized Stumpjumper
1984 Specialized Stumpjumper
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« Reply #9 on: November 15, 2007, 12:08:00 AM » |
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ah jsut got the size its a 52 or 54 seller was not sure. i think i am a 56 or so . . .
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Holla for a dolla- Trey Flores
2012 Specialized Venge
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2006 Felt TK2
2009 BMC TT02
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1984 Specialized Stumpjumper
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« Reply #10 on: November 15, 2007, 02:28:04 AM » |
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Are you sure you want to start off with a tri bike? How comfortable are you with a road bike?
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« Reply #11 on: November 15, 2007, 11:09:39 AM » |
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never been on any . .. other than the stationary bikes at the rec haha. . . here comes my ignorance i thouhgt that they were the same bkes. . . .
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Trey Flores
Holla for a dolla- Trey Flores
2012 Specialized Venge
2011 Specialized Crux carbon pro
2006 Felt TK2
2009 BMC TT02
2006 Specialized Stumpjumper
1984 Specialized Stumpjumper
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« Reply #12 on: November 15, 2007, 11:40:03 AM » |
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Tri Bike  Road Bike  Big difference in the handling due to the handlebar setup. On a tri bike you have aerobars, which give you a better aerodynamic profile, but also put more of your weight over the front wheel. This gives you tougher steering, especially if you are not experienced with a bike. A road bikes balances your weight out more to give you better handling. I would suggest this route, and when you feel it is time you can add clip on aero bars to your road bike to get close to the same effect. clip on aero bars that can be added  |
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Blake K.
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« Reply #13 on: November 15, 2007, 11:40:49 AM » |
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There are more differences in the two bikes, but at a beginner level, they are not as important as just getting familiar with riding.
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« Reply #14 on: November 15, 2007, 11:46:34 AM » |
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well there it is! lol. thanks for the info. okay then its settled, a road bike.
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Holla for a dolla- Trey Flores
2012 Specialized Venge
2011 Specialized Crux carbon pro
2006 Felt TK2
2009 BMC TT02
2006 Specialized Stumpjumper
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