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04-23-06, 10:52 AM
I am doing my first sprint triathlon in June. I have been using my husbands mountain bike for training (as I don't have my own bike). I saw a bike on ebay - 2006 Dawes Sport Lightning for $209 + $39 shipping, it comes with a warranty and can be returned within 7 days for a full refund. Does anyone know anything about this bike? Here are the specs: Full Chrome-moly Dura-Forte Frame and fork; with Alex Aluminum rims, Shimano 2200 14-speed der's with stem indexed shifters, Maxxis 130 PSI 700c tires, quick release wheels front and rear, aluminum alloy hubs, SHIMANOaluminum crank, Aluminum alloy pedals including toe clips with straps, aluminum stem, aluminum handlebar, aluminum seatpost, ProMax aluminum side-pull brakes and levers, plus a very nice Velo Road bike seat.
Is it worth it to purchase this bike as a newcomer to the sport (as my budget is minimal)? I am thinking I will probably do more triathlons, but this is before I have experienced it. Would it be better to change the tires on my husbands bike to road tires and get a tune-up (which would be approx. $81-100)?
Thank you for your feedback!!
Is it worth it to purchase this bike as a newcomer to the sport (as my budget is minimal)? I am thinking I will probably do more triathlons, but this is before I have experienced it. Would it be better to change the tires on my husbands bike to road tires and get a tune-up (which would be approx. $81-100)?
Thank you for your feedback!!