What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom...

Nov 10, 06 15:49

Post #1 of 36 (5399 views)

...drum riser and vinyl dot pattern garage floor, four power strips, a sub-woofer and a shitload of zip ties and weird assorted other crap?

Our new Computrainer Multi-rider thingy. And it is finally (more or less) done- or as done as its going to get before we start hitting hard.

The thing came out cool. You can race your buddies and watch on your telemetry on the screen in front of you and also watch a race on DVD or whatever you want on another flat-panel above it.

It came out pretty good. We've already had some customers in to ride it and have had some spirited rides. More to come. Big fun.

Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com

Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [Tom Demerly] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 06 15:53

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Tom, pictures or it doens't exist. :-)

Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [cmetri] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 06 15:55

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It exists, believe me....i've already had my a** kicked on it. It's a lot of fun. Come check it out!

"It is not the great things we do in life that really matter, it's the small things we do with a great heart..."-Mother Theresa

Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [cmetri] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 06 15:57

Post #4 of 36 (5351 views)

Photos prolly tomorrow. I want to shoot some pics with guys riding on it for full effect. It's cool though. You can never have enough big screen TV's.....

Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com

Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [Tom Demerly] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 06 16:00

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I'll be in tomorrow to get my arse kicked again. see you then.

Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [Tom Demerly] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 06 16:00

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This would be awesome winter motivation. Too bad I don't live close to Michigan.

Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [MNyquist] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 06 16:04

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Good, we'll take photos of you! What time?

"It is not the great things we do in life that really matter, it's the small things we do with a great heart..."-Mother Theresa

Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [Tom Demerly] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 06 16:06

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You can never have enough big screen TV's.....

Projectors in a really dark room.

can't wait to see the pictures.

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Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [MNyquist] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 06 16:07

Post #9 of 36 (5299 views)

Roundhouse Matt, roundhouse to the jaw!

"It is not the great things we do in life that really matter, it's the small things we do with a great heart..."-Mother Theresa

Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [MNyquist] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 06 16:08

Post #10 of 36 (5298 views)

Dude, you should see it now. It is pretty cool....

Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com

Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [Tom Demerly] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 06 16:14

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looking forward to seeing the competed setup. Is there some other course that won't give me an average HR of 178?!!! You guys are killin' me!

Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [MNyquist] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 06 16:27

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I was actually thinking of doing the flat ten mile TT course as a baseline for seeing what kind of effort I can put out right now. It would just be a 10 mile drag race- nasty.

The great thing about the Computrainer is it compells you to go hard. The bad thing about the Computrainer is it compells you to go hard...

At least now we can watch movies and ride the Computrainer at the same time, so that makes the entire experience a trifle less brutish and a little more in line with off-season base building.

Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com

Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [Tom Demerly] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 06 16:40

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If you need a baseline, sounds like it's time to join in the fun HR has been posting for us. Dig up the thread on their computrainer challenge.

Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [Tom Demerly] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 06 16:47

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That sounds good. I would like to figure out my baseline as well. I have been updating my training log w/ avg HR and avg watt info from our last few workouts. Should be interesting to look back at this in a few months.

I'm also interested in checking out some of the real courses...I may extend the workout a little tomorrow.

Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [Tom Demerly] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 06 16:48

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Tom, and I thought I had the most toys. :o)

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Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [Tom Demerly] [ In reply to ]

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Nov 10, 06 17:53

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Our new Computrainer Multi-rider thingy.

Is this the official name you are using... might want to think of something a little more snazy.

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Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [Tom Demerly] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 06 19:06

Post #17 of 36 (4959 views)

sweet i would love to see those pics!

how many CT's do you have chained up?

how well does the drafting function work in a group ride setting? wow i would love to set up that type of thing for winters....for now its just me and the metal man...or

you can check out...oops edit cmetri beat me to it...

http://www.nextideas.ca/ct/default.asp

HR posts an LT (and other) courses for people to ride and post their results..might give you a bigger pool if you like to compare. its great motivation.

movie at the same time as telemetry...cripes...again pics please!

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Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [Tom Demerly] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 06 19:34

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Thought you were going to say Kiss concert at Cobo Hall. :-)

Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [Dumper] [ In reply to ]

Nov 11, 06 10:01

Post #19 of 36 (4734 views)

We've got a grand total of five Computrainers with three joined together in the Multirider thingy. There is a fella out there tearing it up right now as a matter of fact.

Photos later....

Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com

Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [Tom Demerly] [ In reply to ]

Nov 11, 06 11:00

Post #20 of 36 (4642 views)

Someday, all bike shops will be made this way (sigh)!

"How bad can it be?" - SimpleS

Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [Tom Demerly] [ In reply to ]

Nov 11, 06 11:07

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Quote:

The great thing about the Computrainer is it compells you to go hard. The bad thing about the Computrainer is it compells you to go hard...

Absolutely--watching the watts is like having a coach screaming in your ear "PICK IT UP, PICK IT UP, DON'T LET UP, FIVE MINUTES LEFT, PUSH IT, PUSH IT"

Meanwhile your face is covered with sweat and snot and spittle.

Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [Tom Demerly] [ In reply to ]

Nov 11, 06 12:28

Post #22 of 36 (4547 views)

So do we make appointments to come in and ride this thing or what?

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Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [Tom Demerly] [ In reply to ]

Nov 11, 06 12:37

Post #23 of 36 (4526 views)

Rumor has it that STers can come in and ride for free until the end of the year... True?

Are you still working on a business model? Another bike shop in the metro area has a similar setup, but it seems a little pricey.

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Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [sc3826] [ In reply to ]

Nov 11, 06 13:52

Post #24 of 36 (4443 views)

"Another bike shop in the metro area has similar setup"

ST members get reduced rates for the Computrainer room along with information from 2 USA Cycling Level 2 Certified Coaches on training through the end of the year. Reduced rates are also in effect for coached classes and uncoached sessions. The year-round training room has 6 units, an overhead LCD projected screen, music system (bring your ipod to hook in if you'd like), and over 300 courses. Custom training plans are also avail for those who wish to ride at home. In pool training is also avail from swim coach with 15 yrs experience. Fraser Michigan is worth the drive.

"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift" -Steve Prefontaine

Re: What takes 2 big screens, $10,000+, 2 computers, three music stands, a custom... [sc3826] [ In reply to ]

Nov 11, 06 14:25

Post #25 of 36 (4394 views)

Yup. It's free.

Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com

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