Me vs Myself

I've used my friend's road bike for the past year and am looking to compete in triathlons - for my first tri bike does this bike seem ok? This is the top of my price range.

Thanks!

NEW Fuji Aloha 2.0
Shimano Tiagra / 105 18 Speed
Carbon Fork Aero Triathlon Road Bikes

SALE $799.95 (Compare $1500)

Aero Carbon Fork
Lightweight Aero Aluminum Frame
Full Shimano Drivetrain


Full Specs:

Frame MAIN FRAME
Fuji A2-SL Aluminum custom butted and aero shaped, Integrated Head Tube, Double water bottle mounts
REAR TRIANGLE
Fuji A2-SL Aluminum butted aero seat stays with shaped ride tuned chainstay, Fuji forged road dropout with replaceable derailleur hanger

Fork FC-770 Fuji Bonded Aero Carbon w/ 1 1/8” Alloy Steerer
Crankset Fuji Custom 34/50T Chainring
Bottom Bracket Sealed Cartridge Bearing ST

Front Derailleur Shimano Tiagra, F-Type, Braze-on Mount
Rear Derailleur Shimano 105, 10sp
Shifters Shimano Dura Ace TT Bar End Type, 18sp

Cassette/Freewheel Shimano Tiagra, 11-25T 9-speed
Chain Shimano HG-73, 9-Speed
Hubs Formula Alloy 32H hubs
Spokes 14G Stainless Steel
Rims Fuji CGC Aero Alloy Clincher, 30mm rim - 700c
Tires Kenda K-196, 700x23c, Wire Bead
Brakes Oval RB-300 Dual Pivot Caliper Brake
Brake Levers Oval A-300 Forged Alloy
Headset Tange IS-24, 1 1/8” Integrated Road w/Convex hollow Alloy 25mm spacer
Handlebar Fuji CGC Aero base w/Alloy J Bend extensions
Stem Fuji CGC Forged Al, 1 1/8” threadless, +/-7 Degree
Tape/Grip Fuji custom cork wrap
Saddle Fuji CGC Custom Tri
Seat Post Fuji CGC Alloy Micro-Adjust, 300x27.2mm
Seat Clamp Aluminum 31.8mm bolt

Rodion R

I've never raced triathlon or road but why not buy a used bike? You can buy top of the line "vintage" bikes for a lot less than some of the mid-range brand new offerings. I think Columbus SL, SLX, and Reynolds 531, 753 is still pretty competitive. Frankly I think the "newer is better" mentality is mostly hot air but I have absolutely zero race experience to back up that opinion.

cjcastan

Geometry for a TT/Tri bike allows for better muscle utilization to keep fresh for the run. Steeper seat angle allows for opening of hips to make Aero position more comfortable & better weight distribution over front & rear wheels for better handling, compared to trying to go aero on a road bike.

flashpoint145

Get a TT bike only if you are for sure going to do mutliple triathlons. Otherwise you can shave off a few hundred and get a decent road bike.

FormerFF

That looks like a decent build. The Tiagra front derailleur isn't high end, but should do the job, especially in a tri situation. (Not what you'd want if you were looking for a criterium bike. Also, there aren't any real low gears on that setup, so if you're not real strong and have some steep hills to climb, you might want to look elsewhere.

Me vs Myself

Ok thanks, I think I'm going to look into getting a roadie.