Conrad Stoltz

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Proving that the reward for a job well done is more work, Conrad pulls double-duty as both a triathlete and member of the Specialized Factory Racing Team.

A Triathlete since 1988, Conrad's career has spanned the globe in steady pursuit of his dream to become the world's best. Originally from Stellenbosch, South Africa, over the years Conrad has developed both a tremendous work ethic and one of the sport's most impressive resumes.

He's currently based out of Bend, Oregon an area famous for its sporty atmosphere, good weather, altitude, a multitude of excellent training options, and great fly fishing; something Conrad enjoys when he is not training. His current weekly schedule includes 25 km's of swimming, 10 hours in the saddle, 5 hours running, and 2 hours in the gym.

My Secret Weapon, The Command Post.

July 8, 2009

A remote controlled seat post that offers a 10cm (4 inch) drop. There are 3 fixed positions: Fully extended, 2 inch drop and 4 inch drop. The 3 settings are really easy to find - hold in the bar mounted lever and the post pneumatically extends, or put some weight on the

saddle to lower. I use all 3 settings in races and training. The Command Post is about 200g heavier than my "normal" seat post. Before each race I'll asses the technical aspects of the course vs the amount of climbing and decide which post to use. I went with the Command Post about 75% of the time. It takes about 3 or 4 hrs to get used to the system. Actually, it takes you 10 minutes to get used to the system, but it takes 2h50 to 3h50 to get to know what you can DO with such a low seat position!

Some of the XTERRA courses are quite technical, with drops and lots of cornering. Dropping your seat makes intimidating trail pretty easy (and fast) to ride.

Also, I'm 6ft 2 on an XL bike - which means my center of gravity is really high- bad for cornering. So even if the trail is good, I may drop the seat through some corners so I can get lower and lean the bike over more.

I think this is a "must have" for beginners and people who are intimidated by ugly trail and gravity.

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