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roadrunner1659
09-19-07, 10:22 AM
Hello to all!

Currently i have begun a search for a new road bike, that can also be converted into a tri bike. This coming spring i plan to begin competing in tris and duathlons. Price range...im thinking 3k is the highest i want to go.

What i have been looking at or suggested to look at...Madone 5.1, Cervelo Soloist Team and Soloist Carbon, Cannondale six13's and systemsixs...

Currently i ride a Fuji Finest AL (2003) and being that i am so comfortable on it i have though of just getting another Fuji...something like the Fuji Team Pro or the Roubaix LTD.

But what else is out their...colnago, specialized, giant...etc etc.

could i simply build a bike? i mean would 3 get me a better bike if i bought everything and had it put together?

What i am looking for...

A road bike first and foremost, but that also has the ability to covert to tri bike. I definetly want a lighter bike then my current fuji. Much better components (i think right now i have the shimano sora). I just want a solid bike that is smooth yet stiff and responsive!

I'm not sure what else to put down since i dont know a whole lot about this!

thanks!

Edonis13
09-19-07, 02:27 PM
Kestrel Talon

manutd
09-20-07, 07:31 PM
Absolutely you should check out the Cervelo Soloist (team or Carbon) It is designed for just this purpose.

JL

roadrunner1659
09-20-07, 08:14 PM
what do you think of this bike?

ok so i went to the LBS and i came out with a bike on hold for two days in which i can deside what i want to do so here is the bike and let me know what you think...

Cannondale Synapse SL2 (53cm)...they are also going to swap the handle bars with a set of bontragers, because i want TT bars, which they are going to put on a set of ironman cf aero bars (clip ons), and a set of shimano pedals for 2k even...

then i am going to upgrade the wheels to mavric ksyrium elite wheel and a really good set of tires...

to make the grand total of 2600...

what do you guys think? i believe that this bike retails for more then what i am getting it for with all the upgrades...