Subject: RE: New triathlete looking for a bike. I would recommend buying something used. You can get a good frame and good components, with a little wear on them, which is better than brand-new stuff that is cheap and shoddy.
Here is an a thread containing advice on buying a used bike. (http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=215409&posts=20&mid=2955218&highlight=shimano&highlightmode=1&action=search#M2955218 )
Here is a general article on what you need to get started with cycling, gear wise. If $600 is your overall budget, you might need to add a decent helmet, gloves, etc. in there before you figure out what you have left for the actual bike.
http://beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=2298 |