What size is it?

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What if the Hokey Pokey is what it is all about?

Large if I remember right.

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Jim

**Note above poster works for a retailer selling bikes and related gear*

It's large.

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customerjon @gmail.com is where information happens.

I just sold my bikes (Cannondale Multisport and a Schwinn Homegrown) to use for a down payment on a home. Even though I miss my bikes as you get older you realize that you think of other people instead of yourself. So I thought a home for my family vs. throwing money away on rent would be the mature thing to do. I'm very thankful for our new home....but I'm not gonna lie, I miss my bikes too.

ME.

<100 words.

However, don't bother judging as I already have a tri and road bike. I just like writing essays!

Chris

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Chris
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“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
― Hunter S. Thompson,

I�m an absolute newbie in triathlon, but I have always lived a very active lifestyle, and I tried many different sports since early childhood. I played soccer, competed in martial arts, raced mountain bikes, and I most recently got hooked on road riding. All of my idols possessed super human traits. Pele, Diego Maradona, Bruce Lee and Eddy Merckx had a few things in common; they were (are) worshipped for being stronger, faster and more talented than any of their competitors in the same era.

A few weeks ago, however, everything changed for me, and I no longer dream about beating my own peers. It happened instantaneously as I watched an Ironman video at my friend�s house. Suddenly, I realized why I love sports so much, and what makes me feel good about myself. It�s not about crushing opponents in a race or looking fit on my bike. It became so clear through a single person who couldn�t even finish the 2002 event in Kona. It was Marc Herremans that made it so clear: most athletes live to race, but triathletes race to live.

I learned so much about the special way of life in martial arts in the past, but I could never connect with the concept before seeing Marc on that DVD.

Tibbs, how about a picture? I hadn't seen it noted anywhere, but I believe Giants sized as a "large" are for lads between 5'10"ish and 6'3"ish.

I don't need the bike at all. My sister, though, would love to have a bike. Unfortunately, this one is too big, so what I would do if I got it, is post for a trade for a smaller bike for her.

Let me tell you about my sister. She's a divorced mother of two who lives in Santa Fe. She's primarily a runner but in the past was a swimmer and still swims for cross training. She's a TNT coach and works in a running store near downtown (if you can call it that).
Her big recent sports moments in life:
A couple of years ago, she was nominated for the Wheaties Everyday Champion contest. It was narrowed down to 5 candidates from all over the country, of which she was one. She didn't get the big one, but she ended up on the back of the Wheaties Energy Crunch cereal box. One standout nominee, that also didn't win was Cherie Gruenfield who has had an article written on her in Triathlete Magazine.
Because of that and her extensive community service, one day last year was declared in her name in the state of New Mexico by the Governor.
Just recently, she ran the marathon of her life. At 50 years old, she got second at St. George in 3:10.
My sister really wants to get into triathlon and I believe she'll be a masters champion. If she only had a bike. Finances are not permitting that as yet.

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Proud member of FISHTWITCH: doing a bit more than fish exercise now.

Tibbs, I asked for it for my friend. He still needs it, can't afford one for himself. I'll still include the travel case for your P3 if you desire. I'm going out of town until Monday. Please hold the bike for me and we'll work out the details later.

If the nice way didn't work, just give us the fucking bike and the rest of you can go take a flying fuck at a rolling donut. Please don't take offense, I'm just not good at small talk.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Subtle, very nice.

So is this called off now Tibbs?

Does this include brothers/friends etc. of sometimes posters?


Seems like you are attaching more conditions that when you got it. You want someone to dance for you. Control freak.

That "Wiley" guy did that too, when he supposedly gave away the Forerunner 201.

That brother/sister/mom/dad/friend/gimp needs to become part of the family. This not only my idea but the orginal givers and he will take it back if it is not handed over to a regular.

How hard is it to post once a week and keep in touch?

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Bitch. Most professional "dancers" work their shit a lot harder than what it takes to type 100 words, and get paid a lot less. Make 'em dance Tibbs.

Love ya damn but damn man I am here to not be understood. Love ya tons though and good luck.

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I am a dick and everyone hates me, so I never get any free stuff. Doesn�t that mean it should be my turn? I have a nice race bike, but I'm looking for a spare that I can outfit with Power Cranks so I can get really fast and then I can blow snot over my shoulder at all of you. I deserve to get another bike, because I'm the nicest guy I know, but my GF says if I buy one, she'll dump me. Eleven words to spare!

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Cousin Elwood - Team Over-the-hill Racing
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That "Wiley" guy did that too, when he supposedly gave away the Forerunner 201.


There must be some story I'm missing about these Garmin units. Is there a secret handshake or something?

As for the bike . . . I need a medium, Tibbs. I swear, sometimes it seems like you can't get anything right. ;)

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"People think it must be fun to be a super genius, but they don't realize how hard it is to put up with all the idiots in the world."

"I am a dick and everyone hates me"

CE,

Relax. It's OK. I don't hate you. :)

"Relax. It's OK. I don't hate you. :)"

Dude, you're hatin' on my game. I'm playing the sympathy angle...

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"I'm playing the sympathy angle... "

Well, didn't you notice that I said nothing about the "dick" part. hehehehe :)

I guess that qualifies--its better than my family.

However, it looks like you are still in the control mode.

Sounds like a win-win. Probably best for her, too.

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That "Wiley" guy did that too, when he supposedly gave away the Forerunner 201.


There must be some story I'm missing about these Garmin units. Is there a secret handshake or something?

There was a wealthy entrepreneur that used to post here named JoeMWiley whoe gave away a Forerunner 201 to whoever could come up with the best training mantra in some limited number of words. He's dead now.

Here's my appeal:

My business partner and I just signed an agreement linking our coaching/training service to a local juniors racing team. We are providing them with coaching services for the entire team for the full season. Do the math on what coaching services cost, and you can figure out how substantial a committment this is for a team of 20 or so.

If you send me the frame, I will pass it along to the kids. Someone new will ride the frame every season until it finally dies a heroic death.

MH

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Tech writer/support on this here site. FIST school instructor and certified bike fitter. Formerly at Diamondback Bikes, LeMond Fitness, FSA, TiCycles, etc.
Coaching and bike fit - http://source-e.net/ Cyclocross blog - https://crosssports.net/ BJJ instruction - https://ballardbjj.com/

I ride a steel frame that I can't even lift with 1 hand. It had double brake levers and foam-covered dropbars. It still has down-tube shifters. But, I hammer rides out with guys on p2k's and litespeeds, all hills, all 30 pounds. Luckily, I was able to squeeze on an 8-speed cassette, up from the 5. I've got it running pretty well, and love working with mechanical things- car maintenance, bike care, sewing projects, anything.

Why do I ride this steel-beast? I'm in grad school and bikes aren't free.

PS. My second water bottle cage is duct-taped to the frame.

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I'm 6'0". My bike is monstrous - maybe equivalent to XL, so this would fit MUCH better. Put 3200 miles on it last year, hoping for more this year, so I know what I am getting myself into.

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John Heiss
PhD Biochemistry, UCLA
Founder, Prolong Energy
http://www.prolongenergy.com