Looking to upgrade

[head1855]

I bought a 4-6 year old Lemond from a friend at work just to get into shape. This year I got into 3 event and needless to say the ole Lemond is not going to cut it for much longer. I need some suggestions on brands, buying a whole bike vs. building, carbon vs. other materials, etc. Basically all info would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

[Psydotek]

How much are you willing to spend?

How much work are you willing to do? (in terms of doing assembly yourself)

And lastly, do you want a dedicated TT/Tri bike or a road bike used occasionally for triathlons?

:D

[head1855]

4-5000 on the bike, I am pretty handy but have never assembled a bike before so not really sure on the 2nd question, and I think I do want a dedicated tri bike. I've got this road bike mentioned before and it could do for the few group rides I do but I usually ride by myself. And, also, it's flat.....really flat down here on the Gulf Coast.

[Stallionforce]

A lot of the older aluminium Cervelo TT frames can be picked up cheaply now because they've gone carbon on the P2. I'd recommend an older aluminium P3 or P2.