I have a 2009 Jamis Trilogy. 47cm with 650c wheelset. Solid entry level tri bike in good shape. If you're interested, let me know (send me an email address)and I could send some pics.
YouI can get a freespeed carbon tt frame shipped for under $1500. I have one and love it.
Check out geometry at freespeedracing.com
You can order direct from them.
sounds like you are fairly close to me (5'5.5" 29" inseam). The plasma i have is to big, but if you ever go up in price I have both a QR illicito and the Stevens TT Super Trofeo.
I have always been an athlete, growing up playing team sports like basketball and soccer. I also ran in a couple of 10K races every year, so I had no reason to worry about running a 5K...right?
Are you a beginner triathlete? This video will compare triathlon bikes and road bikes to help you figure out what is best for you as you begin your triathlon training.
After I left the running store, I couldn't stop thinking about the sprint tri and how much of a challenge it would be for me. So instead of joining a gym, I started riding my bike and it felt great.
Bike upgrades to gain speed: better wheelsets, a tri-bike, road bike with aerobars, even getting rid of those love handles before getting that lighter bike.
The triathlon bike vs. road bike quandary. Before you even ask the road bike vs. tri bike question, you should have a couple sprint triathlons or duathlons under your belt.
I couldn't believe that my splits kept getting lower! I started to run harder after I passed the "5 km" sign and picked a few people that I wanted to pass.