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Here are two you probably haven't seen before. Scott Waimea and Nashbar Aero Sprint
I don't do triathlons because, after many years of mega running miles, my knees encouraged me to find other aerobic exercise. However, for long highway rides and closed courses, I much prefer aero positioning and tri and TT bikes to traditional road bikes.
Here are a couple of examples:
My 1996 Scott Waimea. I picked up the frame and wheels, and built out the drive train. Almost vintage in the tri world, but it has the basic characteristics of a dedicated tri bike.
Here is my Nashbar Aero Sprint. If nothing else, this bike is very interesting. I presently have it set up with a single 49t chainring. It is much easier to ride than the usual rap you hear about funny bikes. I like to use it for short hauling ass training runs (10-20 miles) around town. I have been told that funny bikes are sometimes seen on tri course.
Here are a couple of examples:
My 1996 Scott Waimea. I picked up the frame and wheels, and built out the drive train. Almost vintage in the tri world, but it has the basic characteristics of a dedicated tri bike.
Here is my Nashbar Aero Sprint. If nothing else, this bike is very interesting. I presently have it set up with a single 49t chainring. It is much easier to ride than the usual rap you hear about funny bikes. I like to use it for short hauling ass training runs (10-20 miles) around town. I have been told that funny bikes are sometimes seen on tri course.
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Sweet! old school stuff rocks.. I always wanted a funny bike. Looks great I wander why that design went the way of the dodo?
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Cervelo P3
NOS Cervelo P3 52cm
Vison Tech integrated bars
Vision Tech brake levers
Dura ace groupset
Zipp 950 disc
Hed Stinger 90 front wheel
NOS Cervelo P3 52cm
Vison Tech integrated bars
Vision Tech brake levers
Dura ace groupset
Zipp 950 disc
Hed Stinger 90 front wheel
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sweet
wow a great bike what size? what year nd how much??
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I wish the 2000-2005 treks had just a toush steeper geometry. They are so amazing looking. I'm positive they're fast. God they're cool bikes.
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Here's a quick picture of two Griffen's belonging to my wife and I. Great to ride - stiff and smooth thanks to the boron carbide / aluminum materials. And the customer service from the company is excellent - lifetime warranty on the frames and ability to return for factory re-painting at a great price.
Cheers,
Bryan
Cheers,
Bryan
Thanks!
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Finally got mine done, but with so many road races planned and a baby due, not sure how much use it's going to get as a tri bike. And yes, my saddle is now level.
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My trusty steed.
Here she blows!
Soon to come- more pictures, spec list, and a couple new part goodies (wheels, hydration...oh, some silver tires too)
Soon to come- more pictures, spec list, and a couple new part goodies (wheels, hydration...oh, some silver tires too)
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Going old school for my next race:
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Cervelo Dual Tri Build 15.5 lbs
This set up is for training but for racing I am using a RENN 575 disc, HED JET 90 rear and HED JET 60 front. I just switch out the rear wheel depending on the races I am doing.
This set up is for training but for racing I am using a RENN 575 disc, HED JET 90 rear and HED JET 60 front. I just switch out the rear wheel depending on the races I am doing.
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43x14 (80.7 gear inches). That's 24mph at 100 rpm. It's all for ****s and giggles, this is definitely not an "A" race, but since the race is right here in town and it's totally flat, I thought it would be fun to go fixed on a 23-year old steelie.
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As pictured it was just a shade under 15.5 lbs. I am in the process of changing a few things. I have since gone to a heavier wheelset as the training wheels on this set up are now on my single speed road bike. I will be tuning the Dura-Ace front and rear derailleurs soon and have since switched over to Zero Gravity Ti brakes and sold the SS brakes.
I think the overall weight will go up a bit but not much and it should still be under 16 lbs in training form and under 17 lbs with the disc and Jet 60 front.
I think the overall weight will go up a bit but not much and it should still be under 16 lbs in training form and under 17 lbs with the disc and Jet 60 front.
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Dude, very cool that goes way beyond old school...I wuldluv to see the guys face thatyou pass while on a single speed.Good luck