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05-03-09, 06:50 AM
Hi there,
I'm a 15 year old triathlete who competes in sprint distance - 20km bike leg (4 x 5km laps). I am trying to choose a new racing bike for the upcoming season. This year I will begin draft legal races, whilst also competing in non-drafting as well.
I am looking for a bike that will perform well in both, with the priority the draft legal. These are highly competetive in Australia and as an ITU endorsed Junior I would have to compete against people up to age 19. I need a really competetive bike that will allow me to do well. I have been told the most important factors will be stiffness followed by aerodynamics. Is this true? The price point is around $4000 - $5000 AUD.
Here is a list of the possible choices I have found:
LOOK 555 (08), Felt AR4, Cannondale Six Carbon 3, Cervelo S1, EMC2 Equip Team, Fuji SST2.0 & Team RC, BMC SLT01 (08) & SLX01, Colnago CLX w/ Ultegra SL, and the Time Edge Pulse.
I am tending toward the BMC SLT01 (great price @ $4500 with Dura-Ace 7800), the AR4 or the LOOK 555. Which bike will suit my needs the most? I have heard the LOOK would be best for longer rides whilst I want a bike soley for these shorter races. Should I look at the Ridleys, Scotts and Treks as well? Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I need to narrow this list down (obviously). Should I also take into account the weights or is this not so important. I race with flashpoint fp80s also.
Thanks
I'm a 15 year old triathlete who competes in sprint distance - 20km bike leg (4 x 5km laps). I am trying to choose a new racing bike for the upcoming season. This year I will begin draft legal races, whilst also competing in non-drafting as well.
I am looking for a bike that will perform well in both, with the priority the draft legal. These are highly competetive in Australia and as an ITU endorsed Junior I would have to compete against people up to age 19. I need a really competetive bike that will allow me to do well. I have been told the most important factors will be stiffness followed by aerodynamics. Is this true? The price point is around $4000 - $5000 AUD.
Here is a list of the possible choices I have found:
LOOK 555 (08), Felt AR4, Cannondale Six Carbon 3, Cervelo S1, EMC2 Equip Team, Fuji SST2.0 & Team RC, BMC SLT01 (08) & SLX01, Colnago CLX w/ Ultegra SL, and the Time Edge Pulse.
I am tending toward the BMC SLT01 (great price @ $4500 with Dura-Ace 7800), the AR4 or the LOOK 555. Which bike will suit my needs the most? I have heard the LOOK would be best for longer rides whilst I want a bike soley for these shorter races. Should I look at the Ridleys, Scotts and Treks as well? Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I need to narrow this list down (obviously). Should I also take into account the weights or is this not so important. I race with flashpoint fp80s also.
Thanks