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Tiffany H.
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I'm dreaming of a new tri bike! What should I get?

posted over 2 years ago | Report

I currently ride on a Cannondale R600. I'm 5' 2" My bike was purchased in 1998 and is now considered "vintage" :( I will continue to train on it and will likely move it as my bike for the stationary trainer once I save the funds to get a new bike. So, new bike ... any suggestions? Keep in mind I'm a short woman! What do you have? What do you love or hate about it? I can get fitted for whatever bike I chose at our shop, it's huge and serves all of Cleveland.
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  • Andrew F.
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    How much money do you want to spend? Quintana Roo makes some nice tri bikes.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Brodie B.
    Brodie B. Sendmail

    I've been investigating Blue Competition Cycles for myself lately. QR are nice bikes but you can also never go wrong with a Cervelo. The new Look tri bike is pretty sweet. My other choice might be a Trek TTX.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Des
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    Only 1 tri bike to dream about and thats a Cervelo P3 or P4.....

    posted about 2 years ago

  • Gehr 1.
    Gehr 1. Sendmail

    Go to a GOOD shop and ride a few bikes.....someone telling you X bike is good is about the same as telling you "eat this you'll like it" how do they know what you'll like!?

    Personally I think Cervelos are crap, poor ride quality and worse build quality.......but some people think they're good! Q.Roos are okay but a little pricey for what you get.....or should that be....for what you don't get!

    posted about 2 years ago

  • Nick F.
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    Best advice is to go try them ALL, and buy the one you're most comfortable on. Fit is the most important aspect of a tri bike, for both comfort and aero reasons.

    posted about 2 years ago

  • Morey B.
    Morey B. Sendmail

    eh. they all fit the same or it's easy to adjust the seat,stem and bars to make it fit (assuming it's the right size to start with) and the performance differences are marginal unless you're a top competitor. Get the one that looks the coolest and is on sale. Carbon- you definately want carbon. Not because it's that much better than Aluminum- but it's just so much cooler to have a carbon bike.

    Have fun shopping and post pictures when you get it.

    posted almost 2 years ago

  • Joe H.
    Joe H. Sendmail

    I like specialized but QR, cannondale, cervelo, felt are all great bike. check them out and see which ones fits best for YOU.

    posted almost 2 years ago

  • Belfast B.
    Belfast B. Sendmail

    What's the diff between a tri bike and a road bike?

    posted almost 2 years ago

  • Dagfinn
    Dagfinn Sendmail

    Why don't you just get a Cannondale Slice in the same size as your current ride? Buy a basic model and spend the extras on a good wheelset.

    posted almost 2 years ago

  • Morey B.
    Morey B. Sendmail
    in reply to what Belfast B. said:What's the diff between a tri bike and a road bike?

    Aerodynamics. Not just of the bike itself, but more importantly, the body position that it puts you in. On the down-side, they're heavier and not as maneuverable as a road bike.

    it's debatable, but supposedly the different body position is designed to leave your legs less fatigued for the run.

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Judy O.
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    Best bet is a Trek tri bike. I bought a $1500 Fuji 3 yrs ago and I'm not that happy with it. I am also a short woman(5'3") Get a professional fitter to set up your new bike for YOU! I went to Chronometro Bike Shop in Madison and had my bike fitted. They did a great job! Now I feel so comfortable on my bike.

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Joe H.
    Joe H. Sendmail

    how about a trip to philly and elitebicycles.com they are awesome handmade bikes.

    posted over 1 year ago

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