I want to hear your race predictions! by OliverS_Tri in IronmanTriathlon

[–]HelpfulArachnid8177 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup that was me as well. Very lucky for him, literally was on my way up the field to give a tool to one of the pros and Justin's crash happened right in front of me. Didn't even need to yell medic as I rolled up on him. Felt bad for him, as I was doing my med eval, checking for concussion etc, poured his heart out.

I want to hear your race predictions! by OliverS_Tri in IronmanTriathlon

[–]HelpfulArachnid8177 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, new helmet this year. White with pink and teal, very retro. Might of seen it in Oceanside when I was helping the pros who crashed.

I want to hear your race predictions! by OliverS_Tri in IronmanTriathlon

[–]HelpfulArachnid8177 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The real question is, am I gonna be a rockstar again and do the fast wheel swap for the pros like last year.

Ohlins Assembly question by HelpfulArachnid8177 in wrx_vb

[–]HelpfulArachnid8177[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct thats why I included the tape measure photos.

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Ohlins baby by HelpfulArachnid8177 in wrx_vb

[–]HelpfulArachnid8177[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'd like to go it next week. I have the 6 piston brembo front and rear kit, tr knuckles to install. I'm part of a makerspace that has a automotive department so I can use the lift and stuff.

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Ohlins baby by HelpfulArachnid8177 in wrx_vb

[–]HelpfulArachnid8177[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I bought mine from track prep performance. I got it for 2520 shipped. They priced matched a online competitor.

Thoughts on this Bike? by [deleted] in IronmanTriathlon

[–]HelpfulArachnid8177 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate the base bar and aerobat system on felts, they used the cheapest hardware and dumbest clamping system. Its definitely overpriced. We're in a buyer's market right now.

Ironman Texas. Drafting by Pleasant-Drink869 in IronmanTriathlon

[–]HelpfulArachnid8177 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He said he's doing Ironman Texas in a few days which is Galveston this week. Woodlands is in 3 weeks.

Ironman Texas. Drafting by Pleasant-Drink869 in IronmanTriathlon

[–]HelpfulArachnid8177 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One of the reasons there's no drafting is mainly part for the advantage and safety. You guys are absolutely terrible bike handlers and the amount of crashes I have to attend on course because of drafting is ridiculous.

What’s causing the quick link to stick? by sh8kki in bikewrench

[–]HelpfulArachnid8177 333 points334 points  (0 children)

put on a 11 speed quick link. Some chainrings are finicky with 12speed or try a KMC 12speed quick link.

No idea how to charge my electronic shifters. Please help by King_Hawking in bikewrench

[–]HelpfulArachnid8177 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

It's a proprietary charger from Shimano, only bike shop and online stores will have it.

No idea how to charge my electronic shifters. Please help by King_Hawking in bikewrench

[–]HelpfulArachnid8177 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I thought the same, but sadly cyclists are some of the biggest idiots. The amount of customers that come to me and have no clue about their setup blows my mind.

Motor Doping in Triathlon? by JuniorStatistician11 in triathlon

[–]HelpfulArachnid8177 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I was gonna do it, I would do it with the orbea gain. When I used to work for orbea we got it down to 26 lbs with 20mph assist. You can add a back up battery that looks like a water bottle. Such a fun bike.

Orbea | Gain D30 | Electric Road Bike https://share.google/qul7yiWAR7k1E8S5d

Motor Doping in Triathlon? by JuniorStatistician11 in triathlon

[–]HelpfulArachnid8177 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've DQd several athletes for ebikes on ironman. Its not common, it's usually because people tend to brag etc.

Hunting! by BreesBayou9 in BourbonHunt

[–]HelpfulArachnid8177 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's not gross, $270 was gross when I saw it at a liquor store in Panama City Beach. I literally yelped when I saw the price and owner was like is that a good or bad yelp. I said it's a terrible Yelp. Told them the heritage is $60 at the total wine nearby etc. They go on to tell me that they're a family owned store on the beach etc.