My son purchased a Specialized Allez from Brands when he was 14 to race. He won his age group many times and at 17 won a sprint outright. He eventually purchased a Cervelo P2 for tri's but still road raced his Allez.

Here he is competing in the Empire State Games a few years back... his team won Bronze.



While he did OK, if you're serious about Tri's then you want a tri bike.



If you're looking to buy from Brands, do you live on Long Island? If so, talk to the staff at Brickwell. Their website lists a Felt Tri bike with 105 for $1300. They gave me a super deal on my new Trek Emonda, so talk to them.

Felt Bicycles S32 - Brickwell Cycling, Fitness & Multisports, Long Island, New York in Great Neck, Manhasset and Syosset.