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Bike for a Triathlon

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  • 19-01-2004 5:37pm
    #1
    Genghis
    Registered Users Posts: 2,971 ✭✭✭


    I am doing my first triathlon this year. At the moment I have an old mountain bike which I am going to get fixed up for the event. It'll do me fine for now, but in a couple of months I am going to consider investing in a better bike.

    My training partner has no bike at all at the moment, and though it is his first triathlon also, is considering buying something reasonably appropriate for the occassion. Between us, we would love your advice on:

    1. Who are good stockists for this sort of bike?

    2. What could you expect to pay (I realise that they can cost up to €6k, so if you can give me an idea of what you should get for different price points - €300, €500, €1,000, €3,000, €6,000.

    3. What would be your major concerns when looking to buy such a bike?

    4. Is there a second-hand market for specialist bikes? Do you just go through shops for secon-hands?

    5. Is there any advantage / gain in buying in the North, or online?


    All / any replies appreciated! <Same thread started in
    Fitness>


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    uberwolf
    Registered Users Posts: 7,580 ✭✭✭uberwolf


    fix your budget before going looking, because every addition you make money wise will produce an improved bike, but where do you stop?

    Road bike over tri bike until your in the 1.5k region i'd say. But as your only beginners? I'd imagine a rouad bike is what you're looking for


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