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2K Price Point Tri Bike for Tall Men Poll
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QRoo Seduza 2010 size L @$17003 Votes - [11.54%]
QRoo Seduza 2011 size L @$20000 Votes - [0%]
Felt B16 2011 size 60 @$21004 Votes - [15.38%]
Specialized Trans Comp size XL @$23501 Votes - [3.85%]
2010 Felt B16 (find a good deal on last years model)4 Votes - [15.38%]
Fit first then bike that supports fit9 Votes - [34.62%]
Cannondale Slice size L2 Votes - [7.69%]
Get fitted and then decide which one has the best geometry for you.2 Votes - [7.69%]
Santa Cruz Tallboy1 Votes - [3.85%]

2011-01-27 8:39 AM

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Subject: 2K Price Point Tri Bike for Tall Men Poll
6'3" (191cm) male with a 35" inseam and normal torso/leg proportions with $2K to burn on a carbon tri bike.

I need some opinions as I am torn and can not decide on what to purchase. I have read, and watched nearly every review of these bikes that I found and they seem about even.

I just want some "real people" perspective on what y'all think about these bikes so vote and post some opinions and give me some feedback from the masses.


2011-01-27 8:52 AM
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I love my Felt B16.  I bought an 09 model at the beginning of 10 and got her for $1500.  Gives you a little extra money for accessories/necessities.  I am not as tall as you, 6'00 34" inseam and the 58 fits me perfectly.
2011-01-27 9:05 AM
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im 6'5 230lbs and i ride a Specialized Trans Comp size XL and i love this bike. it is a great fit for my body size
2011-01-27 9:05 AM
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I'm excited to see what people think here...I'm 189cm and about 2K to spend.  Is a cervelo P2 not an option for you?
2011-01-27 9:06 AM
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Out of your choices I'd probably try to find the deal on the B-16.


But not one of your choices I'd maybe go with this.

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/kestrel/oz_talon_tri.htm

Just under $1700

I have a 10' Talon 105 and I love it. This has better components than mine and better wheels. The Kestrel's seem to be lighter than other entry carbon bikes as well. I weighed mine in at 18.9 pounds. I know weight isn't much on a TT bike, but it still come into play, just not as much on a TT bike as say a road bike. But anytime you can save a couple pounds its good, of course in my case I could just eat a few less donuts and get the same benefit.

Another choice and I don't know if its still availble, but not too long ago I saw QR CD01 I think it was for somewhere around 2k, but they are prob all gone now.

2011-01-27 9:30 AM
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Having spent the past few weeks shopping and riding tri bikes... the various manufacturers present different geometries... and the one bike I really wanted... did not fit as well or ride as nice... don't pick the bike based on look or price... get a fit done then ride some... then decide... Laughing

2011-01-27 9:44 AM
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I bought a end of the year  B16 Felt 2010  58 cm a few months ago.

I am about 6'2" inseam is about the same as yours (exact number dont remember), this bike fits me well and I feel great on it, however it is my first tri bike.
2011-01-27 11:29 AM
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Oriondriver02 - 2011-01-27 10:30 AM Having spent the past few weeks shopping and riding tri bikes... the various manufacturers present different geometries... and the one bike I really wanted... did not fit as well or ride as nice... don't pick the bike based on look or price... get a fit done then ride some... then decide...


This ^^^.  Get fitted and then decide which of these has the best geometry for you.  I'm surprised that this hasn't been mentioned more in this thread.

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2011-01-27 1:38 PM
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While I subscribe to the "Get fit then shop" school of thought, I ended up doing it backwards as I was given an awesome new tri bike for Christmas, and then went for a fitting. I ended up having to get a bigger size, but the fitter told me the bike was the right choice for me. It fits like a glove when I'm on it, so I can't disagree.

2011-01-27 5:36 PM
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Cervelo P2k. I am 6'4" and a 36" inseam. John.

2011-01-27 10:30 PM
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To all of the fit first buy a bike that supports fit people: I would love to have that option but
excuse a) I'm a broke grad student living on assistant salary and this money is the work of lots of hustling on my part so paying the 100-200 on a fit really hurts. After I grad and have some cash flow I promise all of you I will get a proper fit and buy that special tri bike just for me.
excuse b) I live in BFE, its drive 2 hours to felt shop, 2 hours other direction to Specialized shop, or order online without a precision fit (Gasp!)

To everyone else thank you for your opinions and following directions! It looks like a trip the Felt shop to do some negotiating.
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2011-01-28 2:32 PM
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Subject: RE: 2K Price Point Tri Bike for Tall Men Poll

Have you done any self fitting measurements?  A great option is the fit calculator at

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO

This will give you a range of bikes that fit you based on their geometry.  I am tall, 6'5" with long legs, 36" inseam, and am better off on a tall bike such as a Cervelo as opposed to a long bike such as a Felt. 

2011-01-28 2:55 PM
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Meats - 2011-01-27 11:30 PM To all of the fit first buy a bike that supports fit people: I would love to have that option but excuse a) I'm a broke grad student living on assistant salary and this money is the work of lots of hustling on my part so paying the 100-200 on a fit really hurts. After I grad and have some cash flow I promise all of you I will get a proper fit and buy that special tri bike just for me. excuse b) I live in BFE, its drive 2 hours to felt shop, 2 hours other direction to Specialized shop, or order online without a precision fit (Gasp!) To everyone else thank you for your opinions and following directions! It looks like a trip the Felt shop to do some negotiating.


So, get a $200 fit done and by a used (Gasp!) bike for $1800 (which, BTW, will buy you much "more" bike than a $2k new one).

Sorry for not following directions.  I have this streak in me that preferes to try to give good advice, even when not wanted.  Gets me in trouble sometimes...
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