Comments on: A Half-Iron Triathalong is Twice Too Long: Utah State Triathlon Race Report, Part 1

By: roulis

roulis — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 02:34:56 +0000

one word: Mechanical. :)

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 05:38:00 +0000

Looking good :-)

By: BigRedClydesdale

BigRedClydesdale — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 20:34:41 +0000

re: manual vs electronic shifting.

We tend to forget that manual shifting fails as well. I ended up getting a large cog-sized bite into my leg due to a failure of my manual shifting system. Was much more debilitating than running single speed.

I like to think of the shifting systems in the same way I did for window access in a car. There was a time where everyone swore by the crank. Nowadays you almost never see cars with the window crank — even though people still mime “cranking the window” as a way of saying open the window.

By: Corrine

Corrine — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 15:40:11 +0000

Oh, goody, another multiday story!
I knew I didn’t trust those electronic shifters. I agree with Doug (Way upstate NY) – give me my old fashioned cable shifters.

By: Doug (Way upstate NY)

Doug (Way upstate NY) — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 12:10:17 +0000

I will take my good old fashioned cable shifter any time. I mean it has never failed me in a race before……ummm…yeah OK never mind.

By: Mark in Bremerton

Mark in Bremerton — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 23:02:05 +0000

Well, they could have stolen the toilet paper AND tipped all the porta-potties over.

I agree with @Justin L. I’ll stick to cycling. With good ‘ol manual shifters. Your stories of these things sure are entertaining, though!

By: Brian in VA

Brian in VA — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 22:33:05 +0000

What slime would steal someone’s toilet paper?! That takes a particular level of assholiness….literally.

Can’t wait for part deux!

By: Clydesteve

Clydesteve — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 22:17:58 +0000

You pooped twice in this story (so far). Now Shimano is going to poop unless you can come up with a reason this failure to shift is your fault and not Shimano’s fault.

Careful, Fatty.

By: Clydesteve

Clydesteve — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 22:10:49 +0000

Thanks for the paper towel info, Fatty.

By: Justin L.

Justin L. — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 20:00:00 +0000

Thanks for reminding me why i just ride a bike. This year again, i started thinking i would do the lake tahoe half iron man, except i 100 percent hate running and swimming. I will stick to riding. Keep reminding me why!!!!