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Post by JenCollister on Apr 25, 2007 8:44:36 GMT -5
I will be leading a tube changing practice session on Monday, May 14 at 6:30 PM at Edgewater Park (let's meet near the picnic shelter on the lower area by the beach).
Please bring at least a wheel (whole bike is fine too), tire changing tools and spare tubes. I have a pump, but if you want to practice with yours, bring it too. Also, if you want to practice with your C02 cartridge or hand-pump to simulate flatting out on the road, bring it as well.
This is a newbies session, but experienced triathletes are welcome to come out and practice too.
After practice, we'll have a Q&A session to discuss any questions that are nagging at you before you start your first triathlon season.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Jen
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Post by ssantoli on Apr 25, 2007 11:17:49 GMT -5
Great idea -- see you there!
Sara
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Post by jodi on Apr 25, 2007 11:21:03 GMT -5
Anyone out there willing to come to the practice and teach us how to change a tubular? I'm racing with Nimble Crosswind tubulars and racing them at Cali just about gave me an ulcer since I don't know how to change them.  Jodi |
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Post by andrewjoyce on Apr 25, 2007 18:09:43 GMT -5
Jodi
I would be happy to show you or anyone interested - in how to remove, mount and inflate a tubular.
Also - helpful ways to carry spare tubulars and pre-race preps for tubular spares.
AJ
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Post by jodi on Apr 25, 2007 21:16:24 GMT -5
That would be awesome, Andrew!
On a related note...
Does anyone have a spare 650 rim lying around that they have no use for? I could stand to pre-stretch my spare...
Jodi
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Post by andrewjoyce on Apr 25, 2007 22:30:43 GMT -5
I have some old 700s - might stretch them TOO much though
eBay is a great place to find a pair
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Post by JenCollister on May 13, 2007 16:50:31 GMT -5
Just a reminder about tomorrow night's tube changing practice. Hope to see you there!
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Post by debbie on May 14, 2007 12:24:31 GMT -5
sorry jen, I can't be there to help afterall! i forgot about a meeting that I can't miss.  |
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Post by JenCollister on May 15, 2007 12:30:27 GMT -5
Thanks to Delia (sp?) and John for attending last night's tube changing practice. I hope you found it to be valuable. It was nice meeting you both!
So, this was not one of my more popular newbies sessions. If you are a new triathlete, is this something you already know how to do? If not, is there a better time or location to have it? I'm pretty limited in available days, but can try a different location. I need the practice, so I may host another one of these in the next month if there is any interest. If not, I can practice at home. No biggie. Just let me know though if you'd like to attend and I'll set it up for some Monday night soon.
Thanks!
Jen
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Post by kfoster on May 15, 2007 13:52:16 GMT -5
Hi Jen,
I probably would have come, but my evenings are tied up until early June...can't really make any group events until then. I thought tube changing was a good idea - always good to get tips from folks who are more proficient, especially to gain confidence entering a new season (or for me, my first ever). See you all soon!
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Post by Aussie Rob on May 15, 2007 20:33:53 GMT -5
Sorry i wasnt there. Although a new triathlete ive been a mtn biker for a long time so im confident i can change a tube in decent time if need be.
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