louisn wrote:
ok, you unmasked me Tom :-).
I first entered ST ( 6 yrs ago) because I heard triathletes were a "special breed", crazy about aero-ness, tehcnology, and they were shedding mint condition equipment on their forum classifieds because already eager for the newest, more aero stuff ;-p.
Turns out I never bought anything here, but sold lots of stuff, lol.
I yet have to complete my first official tri. Not easy for me as I've always have been a "one sport" only type, I have been a "masters" cyclist for 15 years, but rarely race. Raced a bit in my early twenties.
I still have trouble juggling all three sports, but I'm motivated (can't really tell why) to try a few official events. I sure like to train and improve all three disciplines. A big factor for me is registration fees. $100. for me is an important figure, better spent generally on groceries or bills ,...lol !!
I am learning to run (new sport started last year at age 52), and going back in the water after a 25-30 years hiatus.
BTW I ended up in S-Works 6 shoes as a payment from the kids's bike club where I was coaching. Instead of accepting money for my time, I got the shoes ( my first ever high end shoe model) and a Park Tool stand from their bike shop sponsor :-) .
Never thought about laceup. Not a bad idea. I guess you have to figure out ideal fit because not really adjustable once you're started. My BOa S-Works are so tight I have to sit down and force them in to enter them. If I'm doing a Tri with them, they will for sure remain in the bag and not clipped on the pedals...I tried a few "sprint practices" at home, including transitions, and that was the conclusion of the different tests with the shoes.
Louis :-)
Well welcome to the sport. Plunk down that $100 just to join the club! And yes, the fit takes some tweaking, but one benefit of elastic is the laces give a little bit during hot Ironmans where your feet are going to swell. And you can just use them for racing. For training you could always use something else or the same shoes with laces. Specialized makes some great cycling shoes though. You have some great shoes.
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