Triathlon - Best Entry Level Tri Bike

Okay,

What is the best entry level Tri Bike?

Something that a person can easily transition from a true road bike to a tri-specific bike

Post the bike and cost.

The Felt S32 always seemed like a good value--can be had sub-$1500, and has aerobars, bar end shifters, tri geomety, etc etc. The Cervelo P1 isn't far behind at $1749.

I saw that Felt S32. Pretty neat...

I saw that Felt S32. Pretty neat...

If you ride a 56, Nytro is selling the 2008 S32 for $1199.

http://www.nytro.com/products2.cfm/ID/1720

if you want the same feel the Trek's geometry is more similar to a road bike, their entry level model is priced at a relatively higher 1869 however. For tris though you probably want a different feel. Felt and Cervelo are great options. If you can though, used deals can be pretty sweet.

i am looking at CL but cant really find anything. my trek now is a 52. I have ridden cannondale and k2...not a fan of cannondale.

a max price would help the search a lot. all of the entry level frames will be aluminum most likely.
but i ride a quintana roo and they have the seduza for 1600 which comes with some solid components from a reputable company. the cervelo p1 would be solid as well. my friend has the felt and loves it.

why is everyone forgetting the Cervelo S1 @ 2200 (may not be entry level but it's a pro caliber bike)...with its reversable seatpost, all you need is a pair of clip on aero bars and a tri saddle and you're on your way. Or if you have the money and skill to do so, you could get a TT/tri cockpit and switch it in and out when you convert from tri to road. You may also want to get a second seatpost if yougo with the cllip-ons as it will ensure you have the same set-up every time you change between the two

and read this is you want further info on it

http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/reviews/CerveloS1-2009.shtml

why is everyone forgetting the Cervelo S1 @ 2200 (may not be entry level but it's a pro caliber bike)...with its reversable seatpost, all you need is a pair of clip on aero bars and a tri saddle and you're on your way. Or if you have the money and skill to do so, you could get a TT/tri cockpit and switch it in and out when you convert from tri to road. You may also want to get a second seatpost if yougo with the cllip-ons as it will ensure you have the same set-up every time you change between the two

If i am spending $2200 on a bike...I damn well better not have to add on anything.

If i am spending $2200 on a bike...I damn well better not have to add on anything.

Yeah, that was kinda why I omitted it--sounded like you were looking for something that comes with aerobars, tri saddle, bar end shifters, etc etc.

Something that a person can easily transition from a true road bike to a tri-specific bike




This is what made me put the S1. Unless of course, you mean that you want a TT bike that you can transfer to from your current road bike. There are no tri bikes i know of that you can change into a true road bike. However, the S1 can come close for a little extra money. JMO

Post the bike and cost.


...not a fan of cannondale.


If i am spending $2200 on a bike...I damn well better not have to add on anything.

Geez.... Old Grumpypeoplesville? ;)

Geez.... Old Grumpypeoplesville? ;)

Yup! Grumpypeoplesville.... Its were all the old people come to retire and clog the roadways, not pay attn to cyclists, feel like you owe them something for living that long....

In other words... I live in Florida.


This is what made me put the S1. Unless of course, you mean that you want a TT bike that you can transfer to from your current road bike. There are no tri bikes i know of that you can change into a true road bike. However, the S1 can come close for a little extra money. JMO

What I was meaning was that I have a road bike now. Want to keep it that way. I want to buy another bike, that is tri-specific.

That Felt S32 that Pete posted looks like a pretty good deal. Although its aluminum, I don't the the slightly harsher ride would matter in most tri distances.

What I was meaning was that I have a road bike now. Want to keep it that way. I want to buy another bike, that is tri-specific.

Ah...I see. Your first post was kinda confusing if you just looked at it quickly. Possibly the Quintana Roo Seduza for just under 2000?

Thanks for the info all. I'll let you all know.

Leaning towards the felt...

http://www.slowtwitch.com/Products/2009_tri_bikes_at_the_entry_level_668.html

You could look at used once you decide what you want or one a 1-2 rs old sitting in the shop. I picked up an inexpensive Fuji Aloha a year ago and it is all I need. They changed up models recently though so do not seem as good a deal but a bike shop might have an older one.

Aluminum is fine for shorter races.

I did my first tri today on a Trek Equinox 7 and I don't plan on riding anything else.

i picked up a cervelo p2-sl from competitive cyclist and haven't looked back. i love it, just haven't been able to log enough miles on it yet.

What is everyones thoughts on the Fuji Aloha?

It's a good choice. Very solid bike.


I did my first tri today on a Trek Equinox 7 and I don't plan on riding anything else.

It's a good choice. Very solid bike.


Thanks. I couldn't afford a carbon Equinox but I could put together the cash for this one. My MTB is a Trek 8000 with the Alpha Aluminum frame - kind of set in my ways but I know what I like. Plus my LBS made me a deal that I couldn't turn down. Bought my 5 year old a Gary Fisher w/ training wheels this past fall so I do a lot of business there. Anyway, it's a great bike - plan on using it for many tris to come.