prhino 25 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 (edited) The same questions seem to get asked over and over again here, and site search doesn\'t always seem to work very well, so I thought I\'d start this thread (which hopefully gets pinned) with links to answers. I\'ll add new questions as required. Aero Helmets? Do they save time? Thread: 1, 2 Should your average Joe and Joelene wear them? Thread: 1 Can I wear a helmet that doesn\'t have the Australian Standards Approved sticker, in a race? Thread: 1 Checklists Ironman checklist Thread: 1 Clincher versus Tubulars What\'s the difference? Thread: 1, 2 CO2 inflators/chucks What\'s the go? Thread: 1, 2, 3 Compression Garments Do they work? Thread: 1 Duty/GST on overseas purchases What\'s the deal with duty/GST purchases on overseas purchases? Thread: 1 Flying with bikes Which discount domestic airline is best for flying with bikes? Thread: 1, 2 Gluing tubulars How do you do it? Thread: 1 Kona tips Thread: 1 Pedals I\'m a beginner, should i get clipless? Thread: 1 Removing glue from rims How do I remove glue from my rims? Thread: 1, 2 Runners Can they be washed in a washing machine? Thread: 1 Salt and electrolyte tablets? Which brand, and are they required? Thread: 1 Tips for novices Thread: 1 Trainers - fluid versus magnetic What\'s the difference? http://forums.transitions.org.au/index.php?showtopic=30012 Weight training Should I do it, and what should I do? Thread: 1 Wetsuits Repairing Thread: 1 Wheels - racing Wheel bling, Ahhhhhhhhhh - analysis paralysis Thread: 1 Wheels - training Less than $500 Thread: 1 Edited January 29, 2009 by Bourne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrevS 371 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 FAQ is for legitimate stuff only. For query's that come up regularly that are related to training and racing only. It's a good idea to have an FAQ section, but not if it gets polluted by bullshit. All posts that don't fit the category will be removed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steno 437 Report post Posted October 10, 2007 And a Bourne favourite.... Course profile of Port Mac Run and Ride Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrevS 371 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Posting Images How do I post an image file? When creating your post you'll notice just above the area your type you post you'll see option buttons. Select the IMG button which will open a dialog where you can paste the address location of an image file. (web address can be from anywhere, it can be found by right clicking over an image of an existing webpage select 'properties' then copy the address) select 'OK' and your done. it will place the code for the image file in your post. it will look similar to the following. (although remove the * from whats shown below) [img*]http://www.image/location/filename.jpg[/img*] refer to the image attached below for a diagram. Note: If you have an image on your own computer you will need to open an account & download it to image sharing site such as Photobucket etc. Once that is down you can gain the web URL for the location of your image. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrevS 371 Report post Posted November 22, 2007 Reefys Race Checklist SWIM Anti Fog Spray Bathers Swim caps Swim goggles Wetsuit and spare wetsuit for pre race or emergency BIKE Arm Warmers Bicycle computer Bike Bike Box for food on bike Bike shoes Bike Socks Co2 cartridges and adaptor Cycle top Cycle knicks Helmet Pumps - Hand & Track Puncture Repair Kit Race Wheels Rain jacket Spare Battery for Bike Computer Spare singles or tyres Spare training wheels for pre race or emergency Spare Tubes Tools RUN Fuel Belt & Water Bottle Holder Hats Run top Runners and spare runners for pre race or emergency. Running Shorts Running Socks OTHER - TRIATHLON Baby oil Bandana Body Glide Carb powder Compression socks Electrolyte Powder - e.g. Gatorade/High 5 Food Bars - e.g. Megaburn/High 5 Gels - e.g. Cargo Shotz/High 5 Heart Rate Monitor ID and Triathlon Australia Licence Ironman Info kit Mints for after swim Muesli bars Protein powder Race Clothing - Top/Shorts/Niks/Socks/Hat Race Number Belts Raffle Tickets Safety pins Skins for recovery Sunnies + spares Sunscreen Supplements Towels Training Schedule/Book Vaseline Water Bottle Bidons MISCELLANEOUS Batteries Battery charger Calculator Camera Clock Radio First aid kit Lots of food Mobile Phone & Charger Pen and paper Phonebook Scales Watch SUPPORTERS CHECKLIST Beer at least four days supply Chair to sit on at race Chalk Credit card Esky at least 60 litres Fishing rod Golf clubs Hat Have a good time Plenty of ice Quick shade Razor Sunnies Sunscreen Toothbrush/Breath Fresher Umbrella/Rain jacket Your voice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie 0 Report post Posted November 28, 2007 (edited) Perhaps we could have a thread here for questions about Azzuri. Certainly there are enough enquiries about them to justify it, along with Pee Pee's association/familiarity with the site. Or, if that is seen to be too close to advertising/endorsing the brand, perhaps a bike review or a which bike should I buy thread or a Bike Porn thread? We have enough questions about those... edit: spelling Edited November 28, 2007 by Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schoey 22 Report post Posted December 5, 2007 How bout a tubular gluing one??? Canberra's getting closer by the day and I'm stressing about my still unglued zipps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OneZero 25 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 Thought id start a list of professional triathlete's websites. Seems most do. I know I would of missed a few or lots so please post the URL. http://www.belindahalloran.com/ http://www.widoff.com/ http://www.chrislieto.com/ http://www.petejacobs.com/ http://www.katebevilaqua.com/ http://www.luke-bell.com http://www.courtneyogden.com/ http://www.tamekaday.com/ http://www.lewiselliot.com/ http://www.team-bennett.com/ http://trimacca.com/ http://www.jparker.info/ http://www.scottmolina.com/ http://www.katyameyers.com/ http://www.bellacomerford.com/ http://www.jarrodshoemaker.com/ http://www.emmasnowsill.com http://www.craigwalton.com.au/ http://www.lizblatchford.com/ http://chrismccormack.com/ http://www.peterrobertson.com.au/ http://www.mattyreed.com/ http://www.lukemckenzie.com/ http://www.bradkahlefeldt.com/ http://www.andypottstri.com/ http://carolmontgomery.com/ http://www.jasonshortis.com/ http://www.jillsavege.com/news.htm http://www.juliedibens.com/ http://www.julieswail.com/ http://www.paulamey.com/ http://www.piptaylor.com/ http://www.richardstannard.com/ http://www.timdon.info/ http://www.craigalexander.net/ http://www.terenzo.com/ http://www.shanereed.com/ http://patrick-vernay.xtriathlon.com/ (In french) http://www.desireeficker.com/ http://www.joannalawn.com http://www.beckworthracing.com http://www.mitchanderson.com.au Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrevS 371 Report post Posted February 15, 2008 BL3, Cook Book. Everyone should have a healthy favourite Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrevS 371 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 Transitions Kit. http://forums.transitions.org.au/index.php?showtopic=24217 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OneZero 25 Report post Posted June 7, 2008 (edited) Q:Should I send my Polar unit into Pursuit-performance to change the battery? A: Yes, you should. Why? Because a watch person or Mr Minute (not yoyo) doesnt have the little gaskets to renew when you take the back off the watch. Most wont pressure test the unit either. Just call Pursuit-Performance and speak to the service people. If you have a Wear Link HRM strap then you can do it yourself. Get yourself some NON PETROLEUM based grease to put on the gasket provided. HERE is the link to the service page. Express post, courier or register post it to them. DO NOT trust Aust. Post and stick it in a non traceable post bag. Priority service is available for a fee. Edited June 7, 2008 by Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocket Salad 1,176 Report post Posted June 25, 2008 Aero Helmets. Thanks to fishboy for this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrevS 371 Report post Posted March 3, 2010 To view the most current topics (regardless of forum location ie: Trichat, Sandbox, Tritrade etc.) simply select "Today's active topics" located in the Board Statistics area in the lower area of the main forum index page. An option is also available to "Get active topics for" 'past week' 'past 2 weeks' etc. (see lower border of listed threads) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nealo 1,444 Report post Posted February 1, 2011 Various Software training and recording programs/webpages. Sporttracks Strava Polar Garmin Connect Training Peaks. Excel Training Diary This is pretty full on (as in awesome, originally from Will The Frenchman?) Training in Excel format (any questions send them Stikmans way, he created it and is happy to share it.) Triathlog Zeropace Beginner Triathlete iSmart (for Mac) Ascent (for Mac) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrevS 371 Report post Posted June 26, 2012 If you feel a need to Ignore any members posts Select your Control Panel (top right corner of the screen, at your login) Then go to 'Manage Ignore Prefs' add the users name you wish to ignore and any additional parameter eg: Messages (will also block any PM's from that user). Save Changes. You can edit the settings again at any time. Using the Ignore setting will keep the 'ignored' members posts hidden from view albeit there will be an option to view the post within the topic. However the 'ignore' will not block any quoted text from said user. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrevS 371 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 I've been prompted to say something relating to the current behaviour. What is it with some of you guys that find it necessary (with what appears) to be arguing for arguing sakes. Debate is good but to go a step beyond to what I'd call arguing and take it more personal as a result is another story. I'm tired off it and so are many others given comments made. What's going on? It can't be the old "off season" reason. Not many people here race that often to even have an off season, plus there are still so many races out there through winter you only have to look up a race calendar or two to see that. eg:Marathon Clinic and Striders have regular races, or loads of cycling races and TT's and without looking any up I'm sure there are plenty of swim clubs holding races through winter as well. Then of course there are Duathlons as well. You only have to look for them and want to do them and they are all there at your fingertips. Injured/sick............. How about lightening up and accepting current injury/illness and concentrating on getting better rather than being a grumble bum. Bored........... See above, get off your ass and go look for some club racing and have some fun. or get off transitions, get off your computer and open your front door and have a look outside. There's a big world out there. Most of you have families, spend time doing things with them. When was the last time you just went out on some day trips, up to the mountains for a hike, or out around some historic sites or to the museum or art galleries, go support other sports as a spectator or participant etc. Surely there are other interests. Do something new. There's loads of stuff if you open your eyes, curiosity and imagination. Issues............ A pretty broad topic. If you have issues for whatever reason, don't take them out on others it's hardly productive and you'll only keep on doing it when ever you have the grumps. Grow up and stop acting like a spoilt brat, do something positive about it and get those issues attended too. If you post argumentative crap just to get amusement from poking fun or baiting people for your own jollies then you really should look at yourself. Immature is diplomatic way of saying it is you who is behaving like a real loser and not the people you bait (as is often part of the baiting method). "Oh! but I'm not like that in real life"...... Well that's debatable because you are actually doing it so it's in your persona to do so. Again, grow up and stop behaving like a spoilt brat. "This place is an outlet"......... An outlet for what? perhaps you should look at why you need "an outet", go and fix the source problem. My definition of 'outlet' in this instance is an outlet to let off steam and angst etc. If you can't debate the topic then don't even bother getting involved. Save yourself the trouble and annoyance and stay out of it. I have always thought that if you have to go personal, call people idiots etc. then you don't have much substance to debate and are on the back foot. Some people may simply be inexperienced and are looking to learn. That does not make them an idiot. Likewise you don't have to be a champion to have an opinion on a topic, it's all about viewing from your own perspective. Champions don't always have the best viewpoint either. Inexperience isn't always wrong, experience isn't always right and visa versa. If you remember that, odds are you'll keep learning no matter what level your at. Perhaps some people should step back take a breath and look at the more positive aspects of life and the things you enjoy doing. Most importantly GO AND DO THEM instead of giving yourself and others the shits. 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roxii 5,606 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 I think some of the responses so far further demonstrate what Trev is on about. I totally agree with what he has said. Yeah, but it can be percieved as being as bad as Jabbs generalisations, we are all getting a lecture over the behaviour of three or four. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrevS 371 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 Yeah, but it can be percieved as being as bad as Jabbs generalisations, we are all getting a lecture over the behaviour of three or four. That's true I didn't think of that, well not completely at least. It's not everybody of course and like Sam's comment above questioning 'was that me?', I'd say it's for all who reads but if it's thought hmm.. part of that could be me, then it probably is (myself included). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derny Driver 212 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 we are all getting a lecture over the behaviour of three or four. Its not a lecture just a good reminder for everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goughy 3,188 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 Trev, was that directed at me? Seriously. I would think that if trev was directing something solely at you he would send you a pm and not post it on the forum. This is something for the general forum to take on board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Glycogen Lilo 309 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) Hey Trev I get that this forum means different things to different people. Some come here for tips, some for a laugh. Some want to stay on topic and some don't mind where the conversation wanders so long as it is an interesting journey. But I have noticed that the level of personal attack does seem higher now than (say) this time last year. And I am not talking about people having a laugh or sledging each other. I am talking about personal insults. If I express a view on a thread and someone disagrees and replies, "Hey Lilo - you musta been eatin' too many donuts lately as the transfats are clearly cloggin' up your brain on this one ", then I have no problem with that whatsoever - good humoured banter and it will bring a smile to my face every time. But to get called "an idiot" or "emotional" just for having a view that disagrees with someone else? I really don't get that. Trev, you and I are the top posters on the Lance/USADA thread (with over 157 posts between us) but have managed to disagree with each other without ever calling each other names and without losing our sense of humour (and yes, neither of us could have posted so well for so long without the PEDs ). And many other posters are the same. But you seem right in thinking that for some, it appears difficult for them to disagree with a contrary point of view without making some non-humourous derogatory comment about the other person rather than the view that they have expressed. Anyway, maybe it is a passing fad. But like you, I have noticed an increasing tendency to attack the person making the point rather than the point itself. Edited June 29, 2012 by The Glycogen Lilo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AA7 1,488 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 I think a general reminder for everyone. But maybe some need more of a reminder than others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simone 50 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 I think you will find that alot of people don't log into trannies as much/or at all because of this behaviour. Its a shame, trannies used to be such a great site. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holmesie 9 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 I haven't been a member very long, but visit almost everyday - yes I am inexperienced and I am looking to learn. Among many positives, the overall tone of the place is intimidating, and like many forums that have been going a long time seems "cliquey". Still, among the arguing, insults and feeling like the new kid at school I can find something to take away each day - all is not lost. Maybe one day I will be able to contribute in a positive manner, until then Peace to all 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy C 302 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) i really dont get this thread instead of starting a group therapy thread Trev which we all know will not prove cathartic for the ones who need it....... just starting deleting all crap you see heading that way- dont offer excuses or explanations to them- you can bloody well do what you want- the sites owner can too- you have her blessing if every time one of these unsavoury contests starts up you shut it down then they'll get sick of it go for it mate- nobody is going to regret it Edited June 30, 2012 by Jimmy C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cupcake 97 Report post Posted July 1, 2012 I hope people don't stop logging on and posting. I have made several really good friends through Transitions and have also received some excellent advice and help. If the "normal (ie non troublesome) Trannies stop posting, then the stirrers win. I agree with Jimmy C. Trev (and Bernie) just delete the crap with no explanations. Those of us who appreciate Transitions for it's positive "stuff" are not affected at all and those who don't like can bugger off!!!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A2K 895 Report post Posted July 1, 2012 I reckon it's best not to reply to hateful posts. If everyone just ignores a hateful post especially the target, it just makes the poster look (and possibly feel themselves) a bit silly. This way it's preserved for posterity sitting there in the middle of a thread unresponded to. This way the perpertrator might actually give up once they realise they're talking to thin air. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites