Road Cycling - Best bike for my Budget? $1500

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Jeffrey Pierce
08-05-02, 04:04 PM
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Looking for a bike to use for Triathlons and road biking. I have considered the Giant TCR AERO, TCR 2 and Specialized Ellite.
Can anyone give any recomendation?
Kinda worried about the size on the giant Large I am 6'1 have a 34 inseam and am in the range of a 58 59. (cntr-cntr)
Im told the Aero would be best for both.

Kinda like the specialized with it's Ultegra rear derailers.
what would be the best buy?

tourist
08-05-02, 04:42 PM
I've seen some Lemond Zurich's around that number. It's a great bike for the $$.
big_biker
08-05-02, 05:33 PM
I bought a Cannondale R700 with full Ultegra components for about $1500 a few months ago. I'm 6'4" and ride a 58 cm bike. The standover height wasn't an issue but my reach was. The top tube would have been too long on a larger bike. I recommend you consult your LBS. They can fit you properly.

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DnvrFox
08-05-02, 05:55 PM
Lemond Zurich on EOY sale - about $1,500 - full Ultegra, should fit you pretty well.
Guillermo
08-05-02, 06:18 PM
you should decide first whether you want a Triathlon geometry or more standard road geometry. This site gives a good comparison of the two geometries.

http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/bikes/difference.shtml

If you are looking for a tri bike, there is a smoking deal on a Principia frame here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1848320094&r=0&t=0&showTutorial=0&ed=1028849655&indexURL=0&rd=1

Otherwise, Zurich's are a great deal, and there should be a couple on eBay right now in your size.

Dax
aliensporebomb
08-12-02, 09:11 AM
I'm riding a Giant TCR2 which has the same parts as the TCR Aero
except the frame is more aero shaped on the Aero, the wheelset
is the Shimano R-535 and the Aero comes with clip-on Cinelli
aerobars.

I love the TCR2 but the TCR Aero might be more suitable for your
purpose.