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  • 19-10-2009 10:26pm
    #1
    davecork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭


    Hi guys,

    I'm just looking for a little bit of advice please.. I am looking to buy my first tri bike and I was kind of looking at this one http://www2.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/trinity.0/3888/37067/. I have the budget for this one. Also I'm 5'9"/5'10" tall with about a 31" leg. So I'm presuming the small size would be the one for me? Any info, help or opinions would be greatly appreciated. I currently have a Lapierre rcr300 which I do like. I got fitted for this and it's a 52cm frame. Many thanks, Dave.


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  • #2
    thebouldwhacker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,565 ✭✭✭thebouldwhacker


    I'm guessing by your name your from Cork... The Edge tri shop on North Main street does bike fittings, I've bought stuff there and tbh (other than some prices) I cant recomend them enough. I'm not 100% but a fitting is €30-€60, if you buy a bike off them you get it back.

    Or if you want to wing it here is Giant's sizing chart. Best of luck with the tri's


  • #3
    davecork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭davecork


    Thanks very much for the info. Yes I've got a good few bits and pieces from the edge and that sounds like a great service. I don't think it's something I should really guess at. I'll probably try and get to a store to try them out.

    How about the bike guys? Anyone have any opinion on it?

    Thanks in advance,
    Dave


  • #4
    griffin100
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,034 ✭✭✭griffin100


    I got one last week but have only had a chance to do a 30min ride - feckin work. I'll come back after I hopefully get a long ride in on Sunday.

    I'm a similar size to you and I got a medium. Had to cut the tri bars and seat post back a bit to get a fit but a small would have been way too small for me. Wheelworx have a small in stock as far as I know if you want to get a fit.


  • #5
    davecork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭davecork


    Hey Griffin, thanks very much for the info. Size is not as big an issue for me really as I will get fitted for it. I guess now I'm more interested in the bike itself. If it's a good bike and good value...


  • #6
    davecork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭davecork


    Sorry guys I have also noticed that Giant have another trinity bike but it says it is only 9 speed. Although it the pic there are 2 rings in front. Is the 9 speed referring to 9 cogs on the cassette end? Apologies again for being such a newbie but we all have to start somewhere.

    Dave


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  • #7
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    Yes, with road bikes the standard definition is according to how many at the back, so 8/9/10 speed on modern bikes (Campagnolo like Spinal Tap goes to 11.) Most have two on the front these days although you can still get triples.


  • #8
    davecork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭davecork


    Thanks for answering that Blorg


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