Feels like I just landed but already we're six days in and counting down the final week to Ironman which is this coming Saturday October 12th. The pressure cooker is definitely dialing its way up as racers arrive with a myriad of bikes each with its own unique configuration and consequently unique problems. We've seen many a seized, cross-threaded, or snapped bolt and performed too many bolt extractions to keep count of. We've soldered at least a few Di2 wiring harnesses. We've replaced a few drivetrains, tons of internal cable routing, and lots and lots of tubulars. Sadly we've had a few athletes arrive with broken frames however the shop is well stocked with tri bikes and every tri bike manufacturer worth their salt has a rep and a tent here in the village. Celebrity bikes have been built, stars of Kona Ironman have been through the shop and there's more to come. The days have been long but rewarding as the tech crew works like a well oiled machine cranking through repairs and tackling all of the aforementioned bike mishaps with the right mix of professionalism and humor.
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