Triathlon - Better of the 2 Tri bikes?

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daltri1
07-12-08, 06:15 PM
I am looking at either a 2006 Specialized Transition Comp Tri bike, and the 2007 Giant Trinity A1. The Specialized is $950 and the Giant is $1100. I'm torn between the the two. I'm very interested in some opinions as I'm fairly new to Tri bikes. Both have stocked components.

Rahzel
07-12-08, 06:37 PM
Read the sticky on the forums concerning "Which bike should I buy?" It will answer all of your questions.
John W
07-13-08, 04:38 AM
Both are georgeous bikes and the price difference is negligible (sp?). I think it comes down to which one feels the best on a test drive. The key factor is going to be how it fits you and how you feel up on it. I don't suggest buying one without first test driving it.

I like the fact they both come with Shimano instead of Campy. My latest TRI bike has Campy and I'm not a fan of it. They both appear to be tremendous bargains as well. Make sure they are not banged up.

daltri1
07-13-08, 10:43 AM
Thanks John. I test rode the Specialized yesterday...it was good. Unfortunately, I probably won't be able to test ride the Giant b/c it's off ebay and no bike store here in Dallas carries Giant for me to go test (hard to believe). So the Griant would definitely be a risk. Was just wondering if anyone had an overall opinion of one being better than the other. I think the Giant has better wheels (Xero Lite XGR-1) than the Specialized (Mavic Aksium).