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2008-10-03 7:35 AM

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Subject: New tri bike or older road bike
I am going to be doing several tri's in 2009 (including a HIM) and looking for advice on bikes.  I currently have an old road bike (2000ish Trek 5200) that I used in a sprint.  It is a quality bike with quality componants (DuraRace), but think I should upgrade my technology.  Unfortunately I cannot afford a high-end tri bike, but did not know if I should keep what I currently have or go with a lower end tri.  I will not be using it for anything except tri training and races.  I am thinking low end Cervelo.  Is it worth it? 


2008-10-03 9:36 AM
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Subject: RE: New tri bike or older road bike

Jeepguy2358 - 2008-10-03 7:35 AM I am going to be doing several tri's in 2009 (including a HIM) and looking for advice on bikes.  I currently have an old road bike (2000ish Trek 5200) that I used in a sprint.  It is a quality bike with quality componants (DuraRace), but think I should upgrade my technology.  Unfortunately I cannot afford a high-end tri bike, but did not know if I should keep what I currently have or go with a lower end tri.  I will not be using it for anything except tri training and races.  I am thinking low end Cervelo.  Is it worth it? 

Keep the economy strong!  I say buy a new bike!

Honestly....only you can make the determination if a triathlon bike purchase is worth it or not.  If you're doing a HIM distance race and several other races throughout the year, then YES, you would probably enjoy the differences between an older road bike and a lower end Tri bike. 

2008-10-04 1:21 PM
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The posts I've seen say it take 3-5 years to get good on a bike.  I'd love to buy a new tri bike, but with the first of 3 kids starting college next year, I can't justify the expense.  I'm currently riding a 32 year old road bike and I figure on riding it for a while longer,though when I go into a headwind or wish I had more gears so I can maintain a consistent cadence, I dream of having a tri bike.  I keep telling myself that I'll improve my bike performance on my old bike and when I do get a tri bike I'll enjoy the boost.

 i guess I didn't answer your question.  Based on my situation, I would wait and get a better bike farther down the road.

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