Originally Posted by
bluegold04
(If this thread should be moved, please just let me know)
Hello, first post, so please forgive my lack of forum familiarity/vernacular.
I have a
Haro V2 with all original parts and I am beginning to train for triathlons. I plan to compete in a couple of sprints at least, this year.
Not really positioned financially to purchase a new bike, nor do I think it prudent given the novelty of my interest.
I would like to change a few parts of the bike so I can make use of it during competition:
Fork (Rigid) [Can anybody tell me the dimensions of the fork on it (•RST CAPA T6 75mm) or recommend a compatible replacement? Thing won't lock and I think I lose a lot of energy to it.]
Seat [Any recommendations ideal for distance?]
Tires [I assume road tires of some sort?]
Pedals [This is a maybe, but if someone can tell me a solid direction to go I will do it]
Any other parts it makes sense to upgrade/replace?
Thank you very much for helping with this. I just want to train and compete without buying a new bike or dropping large sums into the one I have.
bg04
Get a new (used) bike. Find a cheap road bike on craigslist. One of my first bikes was a Novara Strada road bike for $150. It had down tube shifters and was 10 years old, but the condition was like new. $150 is cheaper than pedals/tires/fork/seat, and much much much faster than a hardtail.
Btw, you can ride the distance on the bike you have of course. The fact that you (A) want to train, and (B) want to upgrade for performance tells me you don't "just want to finish", but rather you want to do it as fast as you can given constraints. Which is why I suggest getting any road bike you can afford (and is in decent condition).