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Best Value Beginner Bike - 2007
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Giant OCR29 Votes - [5.7%]
Trek 150018 Votes - [11.39%]
Cervelo Dual 911 Votes - [6.96%]
Quintana Roo Kilo12 Votes - [7.59%]
Felt S3233 Votes - [20.89%]
Kuota K Factor5 Votes - [3.16%]
Motobecane Nemesis7 Votes - [4.43%]
Specialized Transition Multisport8 Votes - [5.06%]
x lab mach 31 Votes - [0.63%]
Kestrel Talon3 Votes - [1.9%]
Specialized Women's Dolce & Vita Multisport5 Votes - [3.16%]
Fuji Aloha 1.05 Votes - [3.16%]
Leader 735TT3 Votes - [1.9%]
Orbea Aletta2 Votes - [1.27%]
Specialized Sequoia Elite2 Votes - [1.27%]
Cervelo Dual 106 Votes - [3.8%]
Guru Cron'Alu/Ventus3 Votes - [1.9%]
Specialized Allez Elite7 Votes - [4.43%]
trek 10006 Votes - [3.8%]
Scott Speedster S402 Votes - [1.27%]
Cervelo P2SL5 Votes - [3.16%]
Jamis Comet1 Votes - [0.63%]
Marin Portofino1 Votes - [0.63%]
Specialized Tarmac Comp1 Votes - [0.63%]
Felt 851 Votes - [0.63%]
LeMond Chambery1 Votes - [0.63%]

2007-12-18 10:48 PM

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Champion
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Subject: Best Value Beginner Bike - 2007
Best bang for your buck, at an entry-level price.


2007-12-18 11:57 PM
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Expert
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Subject: RE: Best Value Beginner Bike - 2007
I love my S32, it rocks. Plus it's red, so it's fast.
2007-12-19 7:48 AM
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Elite
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I bought a Trek 1500. A couple of upgrades and it was ready to roll.

Main reason I bought a road bike was just in case I didn't keep with the triathlon lifestyle and could easily do bike tours or group cycling rides.
2007-12-19 8:22 AM
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I had to add the K Factor because it kicks some .
2007-12-19 8:29 AM
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Champion
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Butler
Subject: RE: Best Value Beginner Bike - 2007
I had to had the nemesis.  Basically a fuji aloha for $1K with full DA.  I am still building mine but I just don't see another bike for this value.
2007-12-19 10:28 AM
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Gotta show love for the Felt!


2007-12-19 2:12 PM
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Master
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So much of the Felt line packs a whole lot of bike for the money.  They may not be the best at the top (somewhat debateable anyway), but they are very strong at the entry level to mid level bike.
2007-12-19 2:16 PM
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Master
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Kind of strange to compare bikes that have over $1000 in differences as the best beginner bike.

Edited by JoshKaptur 2007-12-19 2:17 PM
2007-12-19 3:11 PM
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Fuji Aloha 1.0 The 2007 bike has all aero tubing and seat post. Cane Creek brakes and vision blade base bars. The formula xero wheels are adequate but for $1300 I couln't find a better deal. Very surprised as the ride is at least as comfortable as my road bike.
2007-12-19 4:30 PM
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I have the Felt S32, I love it. But then I have no experiance with the other brands. After Ironman CDA in 08, I will look to upgrade.
2007-12-20 2:40 PM
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Giant OCR 3.  2003  $600 new-  the newer models come with a carbon fork.  Very few issues with the bike over the past 4 summers.


2007-12-24 1:34 PM
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Expert
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Trinity, Florida
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FELT! It's not just a soft fabric.
2007-12-24 6:56 PM
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Being new to the sport this year and not having a lot to spend I also bought a Giant OCR3 for $584. Great starter bike for some one who wouldn't really know any different.
2007-12-25 8:59 AM
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I don't know about Felt.... a guy I train with that weighs about 165lbs cracked a Felt frame twice.
2007-12-26 9:24 AM
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I've owned my Roo for about 2 and half year. Love it.
2007-12-26 12:50 PM
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I see quite a number of TREK 1000 at events. This is the bottom line model. I got mine for $600, added pedals and aero bars. It has served me well and allows me to be competitive for a modest investment.

Larry


2008-01-03 8:32 AM
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Subject: RE: Best Value Beginner Bike - 2007
Another good (based on my experience, at least) road bike for under $1K is the Scott Speedster S40. Tiagra components, carbon fork & seat post. I added pedals soon after I bought it and am about to add carbon aerobars. Very good value for the price, IMO. Served me quite well in my first tri season last summer.
2008-01-03 12:08 PM
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Master
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White Oak, Texas
Subject: RE: Best Value Beginner Bike - 2007
I love My Motobecane Nemesis Pro 1100 with a carbon crank and DA drive train  or go Motobecane Nemesis for 995 it is Ultegra/DA
2008-01-06 10:20 PM
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Check ebay, craigslist, etc. for used bikes.  When I first started, I picked up an old Cannondale road bike for $240 complete with clipless pedals and shipping.  Not that this bike was ideal, but it sure gave me a chance to try the sport and learn more about what I might want or need in a tri bike.

Now I have a nicer tri-specific bike (Elite Razor) and also bought it used.  The sad thing is that my fastest olympic bike split is still one I did on the '87 cannondale.

2008-01-07 6:46 AM
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Master
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Subject: RE: Best Value Beginner Bike - 2007
I'm an owner of an S32, and here are the reasons that I think it is an excellent value for a beginner bike:

It's all set and ready to go as a tri bike. No need to accessorize; it's in the right geometry, the aerobars are set, and you'll get into aero real fast with it. So if you want to race THIS SEASON and feel very much like a triathlete while doing it, get an S32.

That having been said, I wish I had bought a road bike first myself. It turns out I'm doing way more group riding and touring than racing, and I think I would have preferred a roadie to a tri bike for my first bike. Oh well, an excuse for multiple bikes . . .
2008-01-07 9:50 AM
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stupidnickname - 2008-01-07 6:46 AM I'm an owner of an S32, and here are the reasons that I think it is an excellent value for a beginner bike: It's all set and ready to go as a tri bike. No need to accessorize; it's in the right geometry, the aerobars are set, and you'll get into aero real fast with it. So if you want to race THIS SEASON and feel very much like a triathlete while doing it, get an S32.

Ditto! 



2008-01-07 10:07 AM
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Master
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Motobecane Nemesis Ultegra/DA for $995 at a local bike shop set me right up with an awesome tri-bike.  I love everything about this bike from the performance to the looks.  Look up the specs online, price out the components using the lowest (new) prices you can findand you'll see that it costs more than $995...then find a frame.  You can't beat this price for a new bike with this set up.

2008-01-08 5:43 AM
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2008-01-08 9:04 PM
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Leader!  Cannot beat the price and very good quality.
2008-01-28 7:41 PM
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I bought a Giant OCR2 as my first bike a few years ago and still have no complaints...whole lotta bang for the buck
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