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2005-12-11 6:23 PM

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Subject: Ultimate Triathlon Bike
I am pondering building a new bike for next years race season. Since I am leaning toward the Olympic and HIM distances, I would have a tendency to keep that in mind for this. I guess my question is " What would be your ULTIMATE frame and componentry?
I am enamored with the new Orbea Ordu, as it is both Highly Aero, very much in the same shape as my beloved Cervelo P3, but made out of superlight CARBON!!!! The absolute best of both worlds. I would go Dura Ace, and am not absolutely sure about wheels.

What would be your Frame and config?



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2005-12-11 6:25 PM
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Subject: RE: Ultimate Triathlon Bike
Looks like a great bike. I don't think you could go wrong with either.
2005-12-11 6:52 PM
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this is my dream bike:



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2005-12-12 7:13 AM
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Subject: RE: Ultimate Triathlon Bike
Wow!! Someone else wants a Trinity!! As an owner of a TCR C-Zero, I can attest to their bad-azzness!!

But even though I tend to be fairly brand loyal, my ultimate would have to be .......



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2005-12-12 7:30 AM
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I like bikes made of actual metal





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2005-12-12 9:43 AM
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I am a total Orbea fan...... I ride the Orca with campy components and had a great 1/2 IM time. The Orca flies up hills and I always get lots of comments on it. I think the Guru Chrono is a Sweet looking bike..... My favorite tri bikes:

Guru Chrono, Orbea Ordu, Kuoto (In no particular order)........



2005-12-12 10:49 AM
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ride_like_u_stole_it - 2005-12-12 7:30 AM

I like bikes made of actual metal

I concur.  If money was not an issue, or if I was single, the blade would be my choice of bikes.

Bmac

2005-12-12 11:02 AM
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Subject: RE: Ultimate Triathlon Bike
cerveloP3 - 2005-12-11 6:23 PM

I am pondering building a new bike for next years race season. Since I am leaning toward the Olympic and HIM distances, I would have a tendency to keep that in mind for this. I guess my question is " What would be your ULTIMATE frame and componentry?
I am enamored with the new Orbea Ordu, as it is both Highly Aero, very much in the same shape as my beloved Cervelo P3, but made out of superlight CARBON!!!! The absolute best of both worlds. I would go Dura Ace, and am not absolutely sure about wheels.

What would be your Frame and config?


if you fall any more in love you will have to change your handle.
2005-12-12 11:49 AM
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2005-12-12 1:45 PM
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Outfitted with Fulcrum RacingSpeed wheels and Campy Record Carbon.

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2005-12-12 1:50 PM
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Subject: RE: Ultimate Triathlon Bike
ride_like_u_stole_it - 2005-12-12 7:30 AM

I like bikes made of actual metal

 

Ditto. Specifically, I have a titanium fetish.

2005-12-12 1:59 PM
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I gotta get me one of these............

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2005-12-12 3:51 PM
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CptnJackSparrow - 2005-12-12 12:49 PM

I am with you.. this is my dream bike. 

 

2005-12-12 4:12 PM
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This is what I can't live without!!!!



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2005-12-12 4:30 PM
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Subject: RE: Ultimate Triathlon Bike
cerveloP3 - 2005-12-11 7:23 PM

I am pondering building a new bike for next years race season. Since I am leaning toward the Olympic and HIM distances, I would have a tendency to keep that in mind for this. I guess my question is " What would be your ULTIMATE frame and componentry?
I am enamored with the new Orbea Ordu, as it is both Highly Aero, very much in the same shape as my beloved Cervelo P3, but made out of superlight CARBON!!!! The absolute best of both worlds. I would go Dura Ace, and am not absolutely sure about wheels.

What would be your Frame and config?


I too, crave the Ordu. I absolutely love Orbea bikes, i would give an ovary for one. I have the catalog picture of the Ordu hanging up on the cork board above my computer so I look at it every single day.
2005-12-13 6:15 AM
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Subject: RE: Ultimate Triathlon Bike
tyrant - 2005-12-12 11:02 AM


if you fall any more in love you will have to change your handle.


I will keep the stromtrooper though!!!

Hell, I just might have to change the handle to RigthSaidFred, or something heinous like that.

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2005-12-13 6:21 AM
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2005-12-13 7:56 PM
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Hands down....Kestrel Airfoil Pro. Super aero. Very, very comfortable for long rides. True triathlon geometry. Company has been doing carbon longer than anybody. I would put a Renn disk on the back and Hed tri spoke on front with DA 10 speed group. For training, Velocity Deep V rims and Ultegra hubs.
2005-12-14 12:30 AM
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Subject: RE: Ultimate Triathlon Bike

Carbon Sports Lightweight wheels on a Total Eclipse frame with DA drivetrain, Zero Gravity OG-05 titanium brakes, Speedplay Zero titanium pedals, and Easton Attack aerobar.  Dead sexy and light as a feather!!!



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2005-12-14 5:18 AM
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Subject: RE: Ultimate Triathlon Bike

With no seat, fork, or handlebars, no wonder it's "light as a feather." Certainly looks uncomfortable and hard to steer. And what's holding that front wheel on?

 

TH3_FRB - 2005-12-14 12:30 AM

Carbon Sports Lightweight wheels on a Total Eclipse frame with DA drivetrain, Zero Gravity OG-05 titanium brakes, Speedplay Zero titanium pedals, and Easton Attack aerobar.  Dead sexy and light as a feather!!!

 

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