That's exactly how I feel. We are living in a digital age and I think he's doing a hell of great job. When your hobby becomes your job, you are a successful man, so to me Talbot is living the dream. His content, edit and interviews are top notch and I really enjoy them.

"Whoever is trying to bring you down is already below you."

That's exactly how I feel. We are living in a digital age and I think he's doing a hell of great job. When your hobby becomes your job, you are a successful man, so to me Talbot is living the dream. His content, edit and interviews are top notch and I really enjoy them.

"Whoever is trying to bring you down is already below you."

100% agree. Man, you don't have to like what the guy does but I do have to admire he is doing something he loves, with people he likes(seems like it), in locations he enjoys... Seems pretty damn sweet to me.

I actually texted Talbot after Kona and everyone was kind of piling on him being behind the Sebi interview, and I just said 'fuck the haters'. Hopefully he didn't need my advice, but I do hope he doesn't listen to them. Constructive criticism is one thing...just shitting on the guy because you don't like his content, which you don't have to watch, just isn't necessary (IMO).

Yes and no! When you travel outside of US/Canada you most likely need a Travel Voltage converter. You never know how power flows in those all-inclusive resorts. I always have a spare/backup battery fully charged before leaving in other countries.

I did this a race when it was only full Ironman many years ago, so we needed to leave the bike the night before. So I can't comment on the fact he mentioned that he charged the night before, meaning he could bring his bike the morning of the race. He should have validate the battery charge level after charging. Simply press buttons to see light would have been red and the charge failed. Maybe he did...

Honestly, most of us leave their bikes the night before the race. We never know what can happen over night... so be ready to replace your di2 battery the morning it takes less than 5 minutes. Mine is stuck inside the seat post, so removing it and putting back isn't a big deal if needed. Less time than to replace a flat tire.

I had a personal mishap in Utah 70.3 where did lost my front derailler, cable snapped (mechanical group not di2) on the first big climb less than 2mi into the race. So I did the race with only 39 x 11... like Lionel I was spinning 100-110 rpm and costing the descends. Lost some time and fatigue my legs for the run, but still happy that I could finish the race. Did this prevent Lionel to ride sub 2h? Yes. it's a fast course even with those hills with his 55 front chainring would have help him to chop those 2 minutes.

The moral of this story buy a space di2 battery, have it full charged before leaving the country or to your next race. Have it on hand the morning of the race and be prepared to replace it.

TOUCHE!!! His hobby is his job, and not a lot of people would take the risk to try to make a go of this. Talbot did and not only is he having some success at it, he's giving us fans a level of coverage unheard of a few short years ago.

Hey Dev

No fall IM he did Cabos 70.3 he is doing Indian Wells 70.3 challenges Daytona and pucon 70.3 in January. Than try to figure out his nutrition to have a successful IM spring/summer.