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Bikes-best areas to upgrade for first tri bike
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 2008-12-30 3:06 PM |
Champion  7163     Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! |  Subject: Bikes-best areas to upgrade for first tri bikeI am investing in my first tri bike in '09. For size reasons (4'10", 102lbs), I am going with a custom frame from Seven and already plan to use Dura Ace components and pedals. What are the next couple of things I should consider upgrading? and what brands? For reference, my fitter suggested the following for wheels based on my weight: Velocity rims / Dura Ace 7900 hubs and either a Alpha Q GS-20 650 (carbon/carbon) or 3T Funda 650 Fork. Am I on the right track? Edited by SSMinnow 2008-12-30 3:07 PM |
| 2008-12-30 4:42 PM in reply to: #1878254 |
Veteran 749 | Subject: RE: Bikes-best areas to upgrade for first tri bike Lucky you! I think your wheel choice is good. Get the velocity aero rim 30mm deep and strong but I would go with ultegra hubs for a cost savings but that is up to you. Also I bought a custom Serotta and the hardest thing for me was picking the colors! There are so many choices it was driving me crazy! Make sure you give it a lot of thought. John. |
| 2008-12-30 8:43 PM in reply to: #1878254 |
Master 2426 Central Indiana | Subject: RE: Bikes-best areas to upgrade for first tri bike I'm new to tri, but an experienced road cyclist. If you're looking for an all-around wheelset to race & train with, 30mm rim with bladed spokes & Ultegra hubs is a good cost-effective combo. A decent local wheel builder should be able to build a set for you. If you want to go pre-built, look for something near those specs (30mm rim or taller with bladed spokes). If you're interested in aerodynamic wheel theory, check out the tech site on Zipp. If $$ is no object, Zipp 404's are very popular (~$2+k though). Flashpoint wheels (Zipp's "entry-level" |
are another option at lower cost than Zipps.|
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