Subject: RE: Tri Bike Options audiojan - 2012-06-22 8:38 AM I would agree that picking the best possible frame is the way to go, but I would disagree that that would be the Talon... First of all, you're all over the map in terms of fit... Felt and QR are two polar opposites. There's nothing more important than buying the bike that fits YOU the best, as you'll be faster on even the least expensive well fitting bike compared to an ill-fitting super bike. The rider accounts for the vast majority of the drag and is responsible for all the energy input (well, almost all... guess you can catch a tailwind once in a while ) I completely understand that. I'm going to try all of them that I can (the Motobecanes are the only ones not at the 3-4 LBSs I'm checking out this weekend). I'm just wondering if the Dura-Ace components on the '08 Tequilo is worth the extra $300 from the 105/Ultegra or $250 from the Ultegra. Is the Tiagra/105 really that much more inferior than the others? I left off a $550 bike that had Sora components as well. |