To add on to what "RM" mentioned, tri-bikes are a tat heavier compared to road bikes. Owned a previous Cannondale MS800 for 4 yrs, really aerodynamic and stiff, compared to a recently owned Litespeed.
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03-09-2006, 09:37 PM #1
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03-10-2006, 04:38 AM #2
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Ah, well 'heavy' in terms of road bike doesn't really bother me so much. See, I'm coming off of a monstrous Walmart cheapo craputer bike. I've done rides as long as 30 miles on that sucker, and let me tell you, when I first picked up my Vita I could barely believe how light it was! I was riding it and a gust of wind just about blew me over!
Supposed to get fitted next Saturday, I'm rather excited, then hopefully time for an inaugural ride that evening!
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03-10-2006, 07:11 AM #3
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As far as weight it really depends on componets.. There are alot of light tri bikes out there. Carbon fiber frame, aerobars, and a light crank = light bike.. Like anything it all depends on componets and material...
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03-10-2006, 04:19 PM #4
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03-10-2006, 04:30 PM #5
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Thanks for this link! I've saved it, and will study it. I guess I know I'm a tri geek when my response to the website was, "Wow! Where is this store?!" (Um, it's in MICHIGAN, Lise!) It looks so cool.
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