I wonder if Dan Empfield remembers me? Probably not. We met at KONA during the 1996 Ironman. He sponsored Mac Martin, who rode a Quintana Roo in that race. Dan designed a bike to fit me, which I rode in the 1997 Ironman. I still have the bike, it is in excellent condition. I am now 81 years old and have had to retire from triathlons after doing over 300 races. Tom Murray
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Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [TRM]
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This is such an amazing story
Thank you for taking the time to post this
Thank you for taking the time to post this
Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [TRM]
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Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [TRM]
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Pictures of the bike?
Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [TRM]
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My dad's name is Tom Murray and now I really need to see a picture. Bring it!
Ian
Ian Murray
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Ian Murray
http://www.TriathlonTrainingSeries.com
I like the pursuit of mastery
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Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [TRM]
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Great story! But after that teaser we need pics :-)
Jeroen
Owner at TRIPRO, The Netherlands
Jeroen
Owner at TRIPRO, The Netherlands
Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [TRM]
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Here you go!
Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [TRM]
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That’s a sleek looking bike.
"FTP is a bit 2015, don't you think?" - Gustav Iden
"FTP is a bit 2015, don't you think?" - Gustav Iden
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hell yeah brother. I bet that thing can still fly
the world's still turning? >>>>>>> the world's still turning
the world's still turning? >>>>>>> the world's still turning
Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [TRM]
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that is awesome!
Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [TRM]
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Tom,
Dan designed this bike to fit you and everyone else who races triathlon.
Great share, thank you.
Ian
Ian Murray
http://www.TriathlonTrainingSeries.com
I like the pursuit of mastery
Twitter - @TriCoachIan
Dan designed this bike to fit you and everyone else who races triathlon.
Great share, thank you.
Ian
Ian Murray
http://www.TriathlonTrainingSeries.com
I like the pursuit of mastery
Twitter - @TriCoachIan
Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [TRM]
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650c tri bikes always intrigued me, although they just look weird to most people
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the carbon frame gusset.
Andy Tetmeyer (I work at HED)
Andy Tetmeyer (I work at HED)
Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [TRM]
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TRM wrote:
I wonder if Dan Empfield remembers me? Probably not. We met at KONA during the 1996 Ironman. He sponsored Mac Martin, who rode a Quintana Roo in that race. Dan designed a bike to fit me, which I rode in the 1997 Ironman. I still have the bike, it is in excellent condition. I am now 81 years old and have had to retire from triathlons after doing over 300 races. Tom Murrayi'm old enough to forget a lot, tom, and young enough to remember that i forget a lot. perhaps i would remember you in person. it looks like you've kept that bike in fine shape. congratulations on your tenure and career in triathlon. i hope you remain able to use your skills to connect with the outdoors.
Dan Empfield
aka Slowman
Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [TRM]
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Quoting this because an 80 year old managed to figure out the alchemy behind posting images here where so many younger ones have failed.
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TRM wrote:
Here you go!***
Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [TRM]
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YOU are amazing Tom! Great mentor for a young (63) guy like me!
David
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David
* Ironman for Life! (Blog) * IM Everyday Hero Video * Daggett Shuler Law *
Disclaimer: I have personal and professional relationships with many athletes, vendors, and organizations in the triathlon world.
Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [Slowman]
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Dan, I did not expect you to remember me, but perhaps my friend Mac Martin who rode the Quintana Roo to finish the bike portion shoulder to shoulder with Scott Tinley. Mac then dropped back on the run. I did well with the Quintana Roo, making the podium for my age group (60-64) in 2002. I think the low profile of the 650c helped a lot.
Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [TRM]
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Were you riding those Hed wheels in the '97 IM? I used the same 650 wheels in that race (on a Cervelo Eyre frame) and got blown off the road on the way down from Hawi. That was a windy one!
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Mark Lemmon: May 3, 23 12:45
Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [Mark Lemmon]
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Mark Lemmon wrote:
Were you riding those Hed wheels in the '97 IM? I used the same 650 wheels in that race (on a Cervelo Eyre frame) and got blown off the road on the way down from Hawi. That was a windy one!we had some pretty advanced HED wheels made for our bikes back in the 90s. i could go into detail. even today there were elements of those wheels that have not yet been identified and pursued by the bike industry.
Dan Empfield
aka Slowman
Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [Slowman]
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I miss my 650 wheels, no toe overlap, low stack, amazing acceleration, no need for 30+ tooth cassettes.
The bike industry sucks - cant produce bikes with 2 different wheel sizes.
While the motor industry on the other hand / bmw used to have 3 5 7 series, now can do 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
The bike industry sucks - cant produce bikes with 2 different wheel sizes.
While the motor industry on the other hand / bmw used to have 3 5 7 series, now can do 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [Slowman]
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the details matter. please share
Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [Slowman]
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Slowman wrote:
Mark Lemmon wrote:
Were you riding those Hed wheels in the '97 IM? I used the same 650 wheels in that race (on a Cervelo Eyre frame) and got blown off the road on the way down from Hawi. That was a windy one!we had some pretty advanced HED wheels made for our bikes back in the 90s. i could go into detail. even today there were elements of those wheels that have not yet been identified and pursued by the bike industry.
Steve Hed and Dan figured out the optimal fork and wheel combo for the front. You can't see it, but the fork blades were set pretty far apart, plus there was the advantage of the gusset. Those Kilos were cool.
Karen ST Concierge
Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [TRM]
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Really interested in how you are holding up physically TRM. As an athlete who was committed enought to be on the AG podium in their 50s and 60s, how are things now? Forgive me if this is an intrusive question and I understand if you prefer not to answer.
I have 30+ years in the sport now, and so far so good, but sometimes feel it might be pushing luck to hope to carry on in the same way for ever. On the other hand, maybe it's the elixir of youth... how can we know!? Would love to hear more of your experience.
By the way, I rode a 650c bike for most of the 1990s too. Scott not QR. While not anywhere near TRM's level, it always felt faster than it had any right to.
I have 30+ years in the sport now, and so far so good, but sometimes feel it might be pushing luck to hope to carry on in the same way for ever. On the other hand, maybe it's the elixir of youth... how can we know!? Would love to hear more of your experience.
By the way, I rode a 650c bike for most of the 1990s too. Scott not QR. While not anywhere near TRM's level, it always felt faster than it had any right to.
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fruit thief wrote:
Really interested in how you are holding up physically TRM. As an athlete who was committed enought to be on the AG podium in their 50s and 60s, how are things now? Forgive me if this is an intrusive question and I understand if you prefer not to answer. I have 30+ years in the sport now, and so far so good, but sometimes feel it might be pushing luck to hope to carry on in the same way for ever. On the other hand, maybe it's the elixir of youth... how can we know!? Would love to hear more of your experience.
By the way, I rode a 650c bike for most of the 1990s too. Scott not QR. While not anywhere near TRM's level, it always felt faster than it had any right to.
Scott Waimea's were nice bikes as well; they were delivered initially with steel frames then switched to aluminum. Here's a steel one I recently picked for cheap on FB marketplace, then made a few upgrades to fit my current riding needs (saddle, seatpost, gearing/drivetrain)
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Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [jollyroger88]
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Exactly the same , a Scottt Waimea. Loved it!
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Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [TRM]
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I still have a front wheel like that but haven't used it in years.
Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [fruit thief]
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Here's another 650c build of mine, italian made steel frame
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Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [STConcierge]
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Dan's mentioned before that Hed used narrow flange hubs to reduce the frontal area of the spokes. It makes sense that a 60+mm deep carbon wheel could use a different hub than an Open Pro box section rim.
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Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [TRM]
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what a great post! thank you!
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Tom, thanks for posting and sharing the photo of your bike. I hope you are doing well.
Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [Paul_R]
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This should lead to a new topic on the forum…old tri bikes that you still have and/or ride! Great to see.
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If you ever want to sell it let me know. I would love to have one in my triathlon center/bike fit studio as a look back into tri history.
Jeroen
Owner at TRIPRO, The Netherlands
Jeroen
Owner at TRIPRO, The Netherlands
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Joss1965 wrote:
This should lead to a new topic on the forum…old tri bikes that you still have and/or ride! Great to see.Yep! Please start it and I will be glad to contribute
Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [Mark Lemmon]
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This is a new set of wheels. I had a set of 60mm front and rear. I do remember the wind!
Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [jollyroger88]
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I stopped racing at age 75. Health issues! Foremost among the issues was A-fib. I read that many endurance athletes end up with this condition.
Re: Dan Empfield- Quintana Roo [TRIPRO]
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Yes, I would be interested in selling the bike. I am 81 years old now. I am in the process of selling all of my triathlon equipment.
All proceeds go toward sending underprivileged youth to a local triathlon camp.
A complete description of the bike is as follows:
Quintana Roo Private Reserve bike. Built by Dan Emfield for 1997 Ironman at Kona. Still like new, aluminum 55mm black frame. All Shimano Durace components. Original set of wheels plus HED 90mm rear and 60mm front. Sew up continental tires. Asking $900 + shipping from Pennsylvania
All proceeds go toward sending underprivileged youth to a local triathlon camp.
A complete description of the bike is as follows:
Quintana Roo Private Reserve bike. Built by Dan Emfield for 1997 Ironman at Kona. Still like new, aluminum 55mm black frame. All Shimano Durace components. Original set of wheels plus HED 90mm rear and 60mm front. Sew up continental tires. Asking $900 + shipping from Pennsylvania
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Wow, yes, I like to get it.
Are you able to put it in a bike box, maybe from a local bike shop?
I need approximately weight and dimensions to see what shipping is.
I think it will be about $ 300-400.
Lets proceed directly to see how we van make this work.
Regards,
Jeroen
Owner at TRIPRO, The Netherlands
Are you able to put it in a bike box, maybe from a local bike shop?
I need approximately weight and dimensions to see what shipping is.
I think it will be about $ 300-400.
Lets proceed directly to see how we van make this work.
Regards,
Jeroen
Owner at TRIPRO, The Netherlands
Great, we actually have a local bike shop down the street that has shipped for us before. We'll get a weight and the info. from them regarding shipping costs, and let you know.
Or, if you have a good shipping deal with a service, and can send us a label, that's also a possibility.
Please contact us at murrayagency@yahoo.com
Or, if you have a good shipping deal with a service, and can send us a label, that's also a possibility.
Please contact us at murrayagency@yahoo.com