Trying a Tri bike today

[kacie tri-ing]

Not really much of a thread, but I am just super excited!

My coach told me about another girl he coaches who is selling her quintana roo kilo.

We are meeting up today for me to try it out. I am so excited. I am not trying to get my hopes up too much in case it does not fit, but if it does, then i will have my first tri bike :p

I keep on looking at the pictures he sent.

[HillSlugger]

I recently bought a used tri bike from someone in my tri club. It's so much fun!

[Running Mommy]

be prepared for it to feel twitchy and uncomfortable at first.

They are different creatures, but in a triathlon they really do help. Since I've moved over my run splits have been faster. I LOVE my rocket!

Anyway, hopefully she fits. Oh and one thing to warn, don't overpay for the Kilo. bonktown.com has had the seduza (way big huge upgrade over kilo) for around 1200.00
search backcountry.com for a quintana roo, and it should come up.

cheers!!!

[kacie tri-ing]

I have seen that on bonktown a few times. What do you think would be fair? She is asking for $1000, but my coach said she would take less. I was thinking of trying to only pay $850 and seeing what happens.:rolleyes: I know I should only try it if it fits though. My coach is coming along because 1. he is a great sport and 2. I begged him to come.

[ilima]

I have seen that on bonktown a few times. What do you think would be fair? She is asking for $1000, but my coach said she would take less. I was thinking of trying to only pay $850 and seeing what happens.:rolleyes: I know I should only try it if it fits though. My coach is coming along because 1. he is a great sport and 2. I begged him to come.

Depends on what year it is and the condition.

Here are some completed auctions from ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/08-Quintana-Roo-Kilo-Small-New-TriBike_W0QQitemZ300308430076QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRoad_Bikes?hash=item300308430076&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A13%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
http://cgi.ebay.com/QUINTANA-ROO-KILO-18-INCH-650C-WHEELS_W0QQitemZ380119285722QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRoad_Bikes?hash=item380119285722&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A13%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
http://cgi.ebay.com/Quintana-Roo-Kilo-Triathlon-Bike_W0QQitemZ220397968762QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item220397968762&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A13%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
http://cgi.ebay.com/Quintano-Roo-Kilo-Tri-Bike-Carbon-Fiber-Fork_W0QQitemZ220396912499QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRoad_Bikes?hash=item220396912499&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A13%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

[kacie tri-ing]

Thanks for the replies and info.....unfortunately it did not fit! She is 5'4" and it was too big for her, and I am almost 5'8" and it was too small for me! It was fun though :D I'll keep looking/dreaming of one!

[fidlfreek]

Don't forget that if you buy a bike off backcountry outlet (aka bonktown) it will have a warranty. If you buy off ebay it will not.

Also, yes, the Seduza is on backcountry, but only in a large. The Tequilo is also no available in a small or medium (not sure which would work for you)

The Roo frame only bikes are the only ones available in the S and M. :)
Good luck!

We can't wait to hear what happens :)

[Running Mommy]

Just an fyi, 1k for a used kilo is WAY overpriced. The kilo is their low end bike.

As for the back country bikes, BE CAREFUL ABOUT SIZING!! We did builds and fits for 6 people that bought bonktown specials, all but one were the right size. Tri bike fitting is different, and it's very easy to end up with a bike thats too big for you.
If you have any questions, feel free to pm me.

At some point I'm going to sell my seduza, but I can't find a replacement that I want at this point. She's an xs tho, so will be a no go.

Good luck!

Denise

[channlluv]

Why would a tri bike be that differently sized than an ordinary road bike? What's different about them?

Thanks,
Roxy

[HillSlugger]

Among other things the top tube is usually a lot shorter.

[Tri Girl]

RM would be able to explain much better than me, but here's what I think just based on my own experience from owning one.
You're lying down, elbows over the handlebars so the top tube is shorter (like MD said), and the steepness of the position changes the whole "cockpit" measurements (what my LBS calls the top tube, leg, reach measurements, etc).

My DH rides a 56 road bike, but won a 52 TT at a triathlon a couple years ago and they were able to fit him to it (and quite comfortably).

[Running Mommy]

Well for one the seat tube angles on tri bikes are so different, so that throws everything off what your prolly used to with a standard roadie.

Also, each tri bike manufacturers geometrys differ- alot ! I have people that don't fit well on the Felts, but the QRs fit like gloves and vice versa.
Lot's more measurements for even a basic tri bike fit are in order.

I'm on my way out the door, but do a search on bikesportmichigan.com. He's always a great reference. Also check out slowtwitch.com for some useful info. The forum scares me- lots of intensity on there, but you can get good info.