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I chose to not get a tri specific race bike, but went with a road race bike instead this year after doing tris for two years with the road bike I had.
I didn't think I'd be comfortable in the aero position of a tri bike. Just going to a lighter more aerodynamic road bike made a huge difference for me.
Ride what you have for awhile. If you find yourself hooked, then spend the big bucks. :D
Veronica
I totally agree. If my focus was not basically exclusively on triathlon at the time, I would have reversed what I did and got a nice, light, road bike and considered a triathlon bike a couple of years later, if at all. In the end, I'm considering replacing my road bike anyway, and I was at the time I bought my triathlon bike - the triathlon bike just presented itself at an opportune time (when I had tunnel vision and bike lust simultaneously). ;) I'm betting I probably would have ended up buying the triathlon bike this year anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by Veronica
In the end, it's the engine makes the biggest difference after all. :D
Beautiful bike -
Thanks! I am following her on UPS!
I am fortunate enough to also have a sweet road bike, and this is the third year that I have been racing tri's on her too. I am glad that I have the road bike, and the deal on the tri bike was just too good (and I just finished teaching an extra summer job!!!). I can't wait for her to get here! I am nervous about the aero position, but I have a fitting planned (he uses lasers and stuff! It is supposed to be a pretty great guy and it takes 3 hours), so hopefully he will be able to nail down my position!
Hey, you don't have to justify getting a new bike to us. :D
I just don't want people starting out in tri thinking they HAVE to have all the fancy gear. It's nice, but tri is still fun on mountain bikes and sneakers. :D
Veronica
I TOTALLY agree with that!
I did my first few on a hybrid, then a ton of races and 3 HIM's on my roadie :D
SHE'S HERE! And soooo pretty......
So now we live in a 700sq ft condo and three of our bikes are inside (and the rest are outside). I can't ride her until i get her fit on wednesday (because the seat post has to be cut), but I can't stop looking at how pretty she is!!!!!
ok, back to gaze at her!
Whew!! Wednesday can't come too soon. That first ride will be exciting. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by kacie tri-ing
You could still take a pic for us, you know, up close and personal. I'm just sayin'....;)Quote:
Originally Posted by kacie tri-ing
Bike fitting is done!!! I am posting some pics :D You may see that he is cutting the carbon in one, and I look horrified
Opps! Here they are!
Oh--here's the one where I am mortified
So....... how does she ride? How does it feel? ;)
Scary....I am a little terrified of her :p My coach is going to ease me into the transition in bikes this week, and I think that will help me adjust! More to report soon! PS I would NOT suggest anyone start on one of these bikes!:D
OMG. I would be, too. :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by kacie tri-ing