Originally Posted by
mcours2006
Unless you're training for a triathlon or some kind of TT race, don't buy a triathlon bike. The geometry is different; it puts more pressure on the softer tissue when you're on the saddle. The handling is dicey. Also, if you're planning to do group rides your club may not allow TT bikes.
As for a TT bike making it easy, in the famous words of G. Lemond, it doesn't get easier; you just get faster.
Get a decent road bike and work on your fitness, as well as the ability to ride in a more aero position--either in the drops or with hands on hood and elbows level with bar.
I’m going to agree with all of this except the handling comment.
A well designed Tri bike, Quintana Roo comes to mind, has the geometry to allow for good handling when the rider is on aero bar. Are you further from the brake levers ?, yes and one reason club rides don’t want you on the bars in a group.
And as to the OP, you train on the bike you are going to use for a race or long event rides, etc.... if you do triathlons, a Tri bike will maximize your race effort, saving your legs for the run, and be efficient at higher speeds. If doing fast club rides, long event rides, then a standard road bike is a better choice.