Looking for a bike for my first tri

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2009-07-12 4:21 PM

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Subject: Looking for a bike for my first tri
I have been wanting to do a tri for a while now but don't have a bike. I've been looking around more seriously lately and was a little shocked by how much a bike costs. The local bike store I went to had a good starting Scott road bike starting around $620. I went and looked on craigslist and found this Cervelo (see attached picture) used for $500.The Cervelo (I don't know the model) seems like it would a good deal, but I'm curious if I would start to dislike it for say maybe riding to work once or twice a week (20ish miles) vs. a normal road bike that may be more comfortable.Any help deciding or identifying the cervelo would be greatly appreciated.Thanks



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2009-07-12 4:47 PM
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Subject: RE: Looking for a bike for my first tri
Comfort is much more of an individual thing, and not so much a tri vs road bike thing.  The bike has to fit you.

$500 for that bike is probably a good price, if it is in good condition.  If it doesn't fit you, though, you are wasting your money.
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