1/2 Ironman Transitions Clothing?
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vanjames posted 1 year ago.
I wear my tri top and bottoms for the entire race (Full IM). I have arm warmers for the run should I be out beyond the sun.
If your bike fit is good you should be ok. You could always get a "long distance saddle" such as the Selle Aspide or softer saddles. personally I haven't had any issues, and you'll save more time in T1 than changin dry shorts onto wet legs.
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gfd posted 1 year ago.
I had the same concerns last year. My tri shorts were fine on the bike and on the run. I never even thought about not having on bike shorts. Do a few longer rides and runs in them before your race.
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tako2 posted 1 year ago.
you can also get a cushioned seat cover - i have one from elite bicycles that was fairly inexpensive (about $15) and it makes up for the thinner chamois.
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bgreinke posted 1 year ago.
Same here. I did my first 1/2 last year in my tri shorts and top and felt fine from a clothing perspective. Good luck on your first half.
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watrbg2 posted 1 year ago.
tako2;67372 wrote:
you can also get a cushioned seat cover - i have one from elite bicycles that was fairly inexpensive (about $15) and it makes up for the thinner chamois.
My seat cover was one of the best things I have ever bought for my bike, they are neoprene so they fit tight on the seat and don't move around. The 4 or 5 mm of neoprene makes a huge difference.
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Jstyle posted 1 year ago.
I only wore my tri top and bottom on the HIM. I wouldn't worry about changing and with no changing tent available it is kinda a mute point I think.
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skinautique80 posted 1 year ago.
do you guys swim with the tri top on or just put it on in T1? does the pocket in the back drag?
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vanjames posted 1 year ago.
Under the wetsuit. If I were in a nonwetsuit swim I would look at getting a swim skin.
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Anton posted 1 year ago.
Get soaking wet and try to put on a tight tri top....takes a lot of time.I've done HIM in trishorts anf IM too...but I spend a good bit of time on the bike...and am used to the saddle...
My personal experience with trisuits for HIM is...don't zippers break and potty stops can be a hassle, although some folks swear by suits at any distance...I'd opt for shorts and seperate top.
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Jstyle posted 1 year ago.
you can wear the tri top or tri suit under the wetsuit thats what most of us do...
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Riverbrady posted 1 year ago.
I worried initially about pocket drag myself. Turns out that if you're in a top with a tight pocket (ala race top versus something with a cyling jersey type pocket, it'll just get stretched flat against your body.
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kylie posted 1 year ago.
I have done only a few races where I swam in my trifuel top (very short pool swims in local sprints) and I actually could feel some drag. Part from the pocket, and i think some from the neckline. Part might also be that I think mine is a bit big for me right now (I'm not complaining though!).
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JohnieTri posted 1 year ago.
The 1/2IM I did last year, I wore my tri top and shorts under the wetsuit. In T1, took wetsuit off, and put some biking shorts on over my trishorts for extra padding. Then, in T2, I justtook off the biking shorts and ran.
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lkkowski posted 1 year ago.
I've worn underarmour lycra shorts under my bike shorts. can pull off your bike shorts and pull on your running shorts w/o flashing anyone.
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Noel posted 1 year ago.
Both IM 70.3 races I did where in a full tri suit from Skinfit and I realy urge you to try it. And the almost non-existent tri chamois might scare you at first ' how on earth am I gonna bike 56miles in this?'
I had NO proble, with it. Use a tri suit.
Just for the record, I have a Specialized Toupe saddle, not a fancy long course saddle I think, but comfortable.
Biked over 6.5 hours on it... No issues.
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Triguy98 posted 1 year ago.
lkkowski;67909 wrote:
I've worn underarmour lycra shorts under my bike shorts. can pull off your bike shorts and pull on your running shorts w/o flashing anyone.
If one was to wear two pairs of shorts, wouldnt one pair of tri shorts be more efficient?
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Im torn in that I'd like to change to bike shorts and then change to just some running shorts in T1 and T2. But there are no changing tents at this 1/2.. I usuall use my one piece trisuit for Oly and less but this is my first 1/2. Am I going to regret it if I wear just my trisuit for the entire thing. mainly the bike??
Any ideas on what you guys wear on 1/2 distances?
Thanks