First road/tri bike
04-07-07, 11:15 PM
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First road/tri bike
I'm a MTB guy who rides a Trance and I have recently been talked into tackling some triathlons so I'm reaching out to someone who knows more about it than I do. I've put myself on a budget because I'm just getting into road biking for the tri's. I'm looking for something at the starter level at around $500-$600. I know this won't get me much but I'm just looking for something to get me around that can be converted to an everyday commuter in about a year and a half when I start college (again). I welcome all advice but if your advice is to spend more then you are wasting your time, I'm not going to.
04-07-07, 11:31 PM
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Any good roadbike will be fine on a triathlon. In fact, check the Road Cycling forum for the "Under $750 Road Bike" thread for lots of ideas.
Also you can just put some slick tires on your mountain bike. Alot of "casual" triathletes do that and do just fine.
Also you can just put some slick tires on your mountain bike. Alot of "casual" triathletes do that and do just fine.
