Originally Posted by LLPIPER
Well I plan on doing my first Tri this year after being out of it for a long time. Last time I competed Souza was the king of the Biathlons which have changed names. Being 40 with a recently rehabed knee and two bad disc in my back I think the Varsity Schwinn is going to be the bike I used to get back into this for fun. Who knows the frame looks decent I start having two much fun I have he option of upgrading some components. I know I don't have a chace even in my age bracket so why wast 500 to 600 dollars on a bike when I can spend 200 and be happy?
I think maybe you should consider MTBLover's post very carefully. Buying that $200 Schwinn could be a big mistake for someone like yourself. A $500 bike with a proper fitting will go a long ways towards enabling you to ride more comfortably and stick with it. Just a thought.