FAQs and Behaviour

[prhino 25]

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

[TrevS 371]

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.

[Steno 447]

And a Bourne favourite.... Course profile of Port Mac Run and Ride

[TrevS 371]

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.

[TrevS 371]

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

[Charlie 0]

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

[schoey 22]

How bout a tubular gluing one???

 

Canberra's getting closer by the day and I'm stressing about my still unglued zipps

[OneZero 25]

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

[TrevS 371]

BL3, Cook Book.

Everyone should have a healthy favourite

[TrevS 371]

Transitions Kit.

http://forums.transitions.org.au/index.php?showtopic=24217

[OneZero 25]

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

[Rocket Salad 1,180]

Aero Helmets. Thanks to fishboy for this.

[TrevS 371]

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)

[nealo 1,500]

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)

[TrevS 371]

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.

[TrevS 371]

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.

[roxii 5,930]

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.

[TrevS 371]

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).

[Derny Driver 216]

 

we are all getting a lecture over the behaviour of three or four.

 

Its not a lecture just a good reminder for everyone.

[goughy 3,373]

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.

[The Glycogen Lilo 309]

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

[AA7 1,573]

I think a general reminder for everyone. But maybe some need more of a reminder than others.

[Simone 50]

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.

[Holmesie 9]

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

[Jimmy C 302]

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

[Cupcake 97]

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!!!!!

[A2K 918]

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.