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Mr. Tibbs
Jan 2, 05 7:22
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Bike rules. Pointless?
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What is the point of rules dictating how a bike can be designed and built? Why restrictions on wheel size, angles, weight, and frame shape? What is the point?
Peanut
Jan 2, 05 7:27
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... Mr. Tibbs wants to do his next tri on a recumbant...
Mr. Tibbs
Jan 2, 05 7:58
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Why not? Recumbents rock your socks off. All bikes are beautiful.
CrashingGirl
Jan 2, 05 8:34
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Yes, and why was the Baracchi banned from racing?
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Martin C
Jan 2, 05 8:38
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IM on a recumbent would be really logical.
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Mr. Tibbs
Jan 2, 05 8:40
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Re: Bike rules. Pointless? [LarryCalifornia]
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Why not? What does it hurt? Why would anyone care?
Martin C
Jan 2, 05 8:49
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Re: Bike rules. Pointless? [Mr. Tibbs]
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Uh Tibbs, I said it would be logical. Riding a bent in IM would be a really smart choice. Comfort, easy to eat, aerodynamic, no back/neck pain. Logic.
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Mr. Tibbs
Jan 2, 05 8:54
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Re: Bike rules. Pointless? [LarryCalifornia]
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Yes I did miss read you. I am at work so my defenses are on high. So why do we restrict bike choice and design?
Martin C
Jan 2, 05 8:57
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I don't know, but those recumbents friggin fly with a strong rider. They give up a little uphill but not down or flat. I've thought about getting one for my 26 mile no-traffic (parkway) commute. Cover/fairing in the rainy season and you jam some CD's underneath.
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Jim Mishler
Jan 2, 05 8:58
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Yeah. I'm still riding my Slingshot and no one has yelled at me for a cable 'sted of a downtube.
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Mr. Tibbs
Jan 2, 05 9:00
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Re: Bike rules. Pointless? [Jim Mishler]
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What is your 411 on Slingshots? Go into detail. How are they?
Martin C
Jan 2, 05 9:05
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Re: Bike rules. Pointless? [Mr. Tibbs]
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Might not have time to say "on your left"
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Jim Mishler
Jan 2, 05 9:59
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I have to qualify this.
Slingshot agreed to sponsor me when I approached them about it in '96. There is a new management team but they are still great to work with. Slingshots are highly regarded off-road, but just haven't caught on with multisport folks
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I have a link to the Slingshot site on my site, along with links to a few related folks, like Neverreach. A shot of my bike is on the link page. They toyed with composite frames but so far have not found the right material combination. They are made right here in Michigan, just north of me in Grand Rapids.
The darn thing is so comfortable I don't want to give it up. I will more than likely however upgrade this year to Slingshot's new aluminum frame. The downtube replacing cable allows for a
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flexing of the top tube just before the post. There is a barely perceptible caterpillar action on climbing. It is a great design for long standing climbs. On courses like Three Rivers, or Little Smokies I think it helps a ton. I can hold some respectable speeds on flats with it. I'm pretty much an MOP'er. I place a few times a year and the bike has a lot to do with that. My fit is like a glove. Once I'm going, I really don't feel like I'm on a bike if that makes sense. I think that is true of any frame however. Fit can make up for lots other factors. Another great advantage is it folds up into a case with outside dimensions similar to a card table, and about 15 inches wide. Not much bigger than oversized luggage. I've flown with it a few times without a bike transfer charge since it is nothing more than a piece of "exercise equipment" when questioned. It takes about 20 minutes max to break it down or re-assemble.
Yeah. I like it a lot.
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Mr. Tibbs
Jan 2, 05 10:07
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Re: Bike rules. Pointless? [LarryCalifornia]
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That is soooo flippin' sweeet!
Jim Mishler
Jan 2, 05 10:09
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Want one now dontcha?
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Mr. Tibbs
Jan 2, 05 10:13
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Re: Bike rules. Pointless? [Jim Mishler]
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Course I do. I am a bike geek.
Jim Mishler
Jan 2, 05 10:14
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Okay then. Say real nice things about me and I'll put in a good word for you when I'm up at the shop next week.
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Sojourner
Jan 2, 05 10:21
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Jim, I dig innovation. I would think that the home site for a bike like that would talk about what's going on with the bike. Instead, all that I'm finding is them talking about how they are "left-of-center" and "on the edge" or how they are the fastest single speed, fastest road bike, and fastest bike in the dirt. I'm assuming there is a link I'm missing where they actually talk about the technology?
Mr. Tibbs
Jan 2, 05 10:23
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Re: Bike rules. Pointless? [Jim Mishler]
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Jim Mishler is the sexiest man alive!
Jim
Jan 2, 05 10:26
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I have considered this for a commuter a few times
Cool bike for the price $695.
Anyone ever thought about an "open" class for Tri? Snorkels and fins for the swim, recumbents on the ride, pace runners for the run. Thoughts?
Jim
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Jim Mishler
Jan 2, 05 10:28
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Agreed. I'm not their marketing go-to however.
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Jim Mishler
Jan 2, 05 10:29
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oh gawd now you've done it
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Jim Mishler
Jan 2, 05 10:30
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Lazy Boy 650?
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Jim
Jan 2, 05 10:39
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Lazy Boy 650?
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More like break 7 hours for an Ironman. Can you imagine what Stadler or Bjorn could do with a bike that is A. faster, and B. easier on your legs and nutrition. This doesn't count the 1/2 hour swim time.
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Mr. Tibbs
Jan 2, 05 10:42
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Re: Bike rules. Pointless? [Jim Mishler]
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A used Slingshot and all the ass kissing a man could ask for is yours!
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