buying my first bike for a tri

[myfirsttri]

Would love recommendations for the purchase of my first bike. I am 67 and have just entered by first Tri. I need to purchase a bike and am sooo confused by it all. I am fairly athletic (work out every day) but the spinning bikes don't require balance!! I am looking at a Trek Hybrid 7000WSD and 7100 WSD. Should I look at a Road Bike or comfort bike or cyclobike. So confusing!!

[KnottedYet]

I did my first tri on a Kona Dew hybrid; bedecked with fenders, rack, and saddle with springs.

I loved that bike, it was perfectly fine for my tri. I got a kick out of passing folks in full road gear on carbon road bikes while riding my sturdy steed!

A hybrid is a lovely bike to start with. Sweet-tempered, easy-going, and forgiving bikes. Their prices are generally on the lower end (around $400) and if you buy a different bike later for other activities, the hybrid makes a GREAT utility bike and back up bike.

[myfirsttri]

Thank you for the info, it is greatly appreciated. Am going tomorrow to ride a few and see how they feel. So excited about my first Tri!!

[maillotpois]

Hey myfirsttri - Doing your first event at 67 is pretty darned insirational. Be sure to post back and let us know how your training is going!

[myfirsttri]

Thanks will do. I can do the 1/2 mile swim in a little under 30 minutes, the run is at about 40 min (would be happy with a 30 min. run)and the bike is my worst one yet!! I'm ashamed to say it takes me almost in hour for the 12 miles. But the Tri isn't til May so I have lots of room to improve. I'm looking at getting a trainer. Is that something I should seriously do?

[HillSlugger]

Congrats on signing up for your first triathlon!

A trainer is a great thing to have but riding outside is even better. Do you live somewhere where you'll be able to get outside soon?