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2009-05-25 8:20 PM

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Subject: I am looking for a comfortable Tri Bike
I am in the market for a Tri Bike. I have been doing mostly 70.3 and fulls the last 2 years with my road bike.
I want a Tri bike but I think it would be better for me to have more in the way of comfort than to be super aero.
I am up for any advice/recommendations anyone has on this. Thanks in advance.


2009-05-25 8:37 PM
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Whoever told you tri bikes are uncomfortable is lying.
2009-05-25 8:47 PM
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Isn't a comfortable tri bike called a road bike?

2009-05-25 8:54 PM
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TriMyBest - 2009-05-25 8:47 PM Isn't a comfortable tri bike called a road bike?


Uh, no. I have a comfortable tri bike and a comfortable road bike.
2009-05-25 8:59 PM
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TriMyBest - 2009-05-25 9:47 PM Isn't a comfortable tri bike called a road bike?



Not if your tri bike is fitted correctly.
2009-05-25 10:12 PM
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Yeah, my tri bike is way more comfortable than my road bike.

ETA: And as such, I recommend a Quintana Roo Seduza.  Or, as better advice, whichever tri bike fits you best and meets the criteria you are looking for.

Edited by Sprint_DA 2009-05-25 10:18 PM


2009-05-25 10:31 PM
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Cycling is not comfortable. My bum hurts waaaay to much to call it comfortable. Did I mention my bum is sore?
2009-05-25 10:53 PM
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supa-powa - 2009-05-25 9:31 PM Cycling is not comfortable. My bum hurts waaaay to much to call it comfortable. Did I mention my bum is sore?


Sounds to me like you need to make changes to your set up in some way.  I've no bum problems after about the first 20 seconds of a ride. 
2009-05-26 5:00 AM
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My tri bike is my most comfortable bike I have.  You may want to get a slacker angle tri bike like my Kuota K Factor if that is what you are getting at as it is less aggressive than many.

It is all about the bike fit. Find a shop that will set you up well. Often a fitter after seeing your measurements and coming up with ideal bike for you if going custom will recommend one or two bikes that will fit you better out of the box.
2009-05-26 6:49 AM
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i had my 08 madone fitted last year it was pretty comfortable. i switched the handlebars for profile design base bars with tt brake levers and profile design aero bars with dura ace gear levers and enjoy riding it more than ever. i stayed aero last weekend in a 16 mile bike race during a dualthlon.
2009-05-26 11:11 AM
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TriMyBest - 2009-05-25 9:47 PM Isn't a comfortable tri bike called a road bike?



Sorry.  What I meant to say was:
Isn't a comfortable tri bike called a road bike?



2009-05-26 11:18 AM
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TriMyBest - 2009-05-25 9:47 PM Isn't a comfortable tri bike called a road bike?



Sorry.  What I meant to say was:
Isn't a comfortable tri bike called a road bike?



Still not right. Maybe call it a RODE bike. Cool
2009-05-26 12:09 PM
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Mine is super comfortable.  I had it fitted though.  I would get twinges in my shoulders and my feet/clutter would go numb before I had it fitted.  Now everything is awesome.
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