lose my Merlin for a Soloist?
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deepbluex posted 22 weeks ago.
Your question seems to me to go beyond simple technical issues like asking whether you should sell your Maybach to buy a Bugatti. I don't know if a Gulfstream beats a Learjet or if a Cervelo beats a Merlin. Seems to me that your choice should be driven by your priorities. In my world, that choice is a hard one to comprehend but I would ask yourself if you identify as "triathlete" more than "cyclist". If yes, then a dedicated tri bike may be a good choice for you. If you identify as cyclist, then the more roadie-oriented Merlin titanium ride might suit your habits better.
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UFTriGator posted 22 weeks ago.
There's no right answer to that. The Soloist team is still road geometry, but the forward seatpost it comes with could put you into a more tri geometry. However, the Soloist Team is a pretty harsh ride. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing for you. I personally like a stiffer bike, but many people would rather have the comfort. The Merlin is definitely going to be a more plush ride. I would rather have the Soloist for both road and tri stuff over the Merlin, but that's just me. It's not going to do you any good if it's uncomfortable.
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Bullet posted 22 weeks ago.
I'm not that familiar with Merlin, but the Soloist is a sweet bike. Hard to beat. It'd be a great tri bike.
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Anton posted 22 weeks ago.
You know...it really is ok to own more than one bike... if you don't have to sell one to get the other.
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robgoodwin posted 22 weeks ago.
Anton wrote:
You know...it really is ok to own more than one bike... if you don't have to sell one to get the other.
4 kids.... one brand new.... yes... one bike is all I can justify now.
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Triguy98 posted 22 weeks ago.
You wont make a lot of money selling your merlin. Not enough to cover a soloist. Stick to the Merlin. Later, if more funds become available, pick up a lower end tri bike (~$1500.) Youd likely shell that out to get the "upgrade" to the soloist. Which in my mind, isnt much of an upgrade at all. New, yes. Nice, yes. Better for tris? No. You could get a forward seatpost for your Merlin and accomplish the same thing. And the Soloist isnt areo enough to make a big impact.
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I've gone from 100% roadie to 50/50 triathlete/cyclist. Would selling my Merlin ti Frame and getting a Cervelo Soloist Team be a good Idea? Seems like a great bike for both group rides and tri competition. Thanks gang.