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ndtriathlete posted 21 weeks ago.
I'm in a similar boat. You may want to check out the $2500 bike wars article on:
It has a pretty good write-up on 4 bikes in your wife's price range. I'm personally between the Felt B12 and the Cervelo P2C Ultegra. I think I'm leaning towards the Felt.
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Kwschs posted 21 weeks ago.
Go with the specalized transition expert, its worth the extra $500. Don't go Cervelo, everyone has one. And no cons agasint felt, jsut never have ridden one
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UFTriGator posted 21 weeks ago.
You can't buy a Transition Expert yet.
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theShiba posted 21 weeks ago.
Kwschs wrote:
Go with the specalized transition expert, its worth the extra $500. Don't go Cervelo, everyone has one. And no cons agasint felt, jsut never have ridden one
Is that really the best reason not to get a bike? I don't want to be harsh here, but, ever think there might be a reason all those people have one? I think they are certainly worth consideration... Don't shy away from them just because they are popular.
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jorlik posted 21 weeks ago.
Terry,
I would recommend going to Gear West in Long Lake, MN and have your wife get fit for a bike, then decide on the bike. I haven't personally been to Gear West but I have heard great things about the store. They have QR, Kuota, Cervelo, Felt and Trek listed online. Your wife would be much better off with a $1500 bike that fits than a $3000 bike that doesn't fit.
J
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Socket posted 21 weeks ago.
jorlik wrote:
Your wife would be much better off with a $1500 bike that fits than a $3000 bike that doesn't fit.
+1 on that. The extra cash you save can go towards entry fees.
btw, what is so woefully inadequate about her bike? Could you just upgrade some parts instead?
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stewarba posted 21 weeks ago.
Socket wrote:
+1 on that. The extra cash you save can go towards entry fees.
quote]+1 and if you don't live close to Wisconsin don't forget the accomodations to be at the event THIS YEAR because its getting to the point that the only way you can get a spot at an IM race is to be able to do onsight registration the year prior.
Goals in writing are dreams with deadlines – Brian Tracy
2008 Sprint Tri A race goals
S: 500m in 10:00 – FS Stroke only
B: 22mph avg over course
R: 5K <= 25:00
Place top 50% for my age group
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Bullet posted 21 weeks ago.
I love my Cervelo and definitely feel like you get more for your money with Cervelo than other companies. The P2C Ultegra will never leave you wanting. BUT, you don't buy based on brand. You buy for fit. She needs to ride several bikes and find out which one fits her the best. She's going to be on the bike for 112 miles. She needs to be comfortable.
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NotAsFast posted 21 weeks ago.
I cannot say this enough to anyone wanting to get a new bike.
Get measured first.
Then let that determine which way you go. I personally ride a Felt B2, and wouldn't go with anything else. I have had test rides on a Cervello P3k and a P2k and found them to be a great bike, but after getting back onto my Felt, I wouldn't go back. Now that may be all getting the bike fitted properly and such, but I swear by Felt.
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big 3 posted 21 weeks ago.
"get measured first", "You buy for fit."
I'll admit I'm deficient in my bike fit and tech knowledge. When I bought my bike last year. I did get measured. I did try a number of bikes at many stores. I was really too new to the sport to know/feel that perfect fit. Obviously the bike shop even when measuring me would want me to buy something they had, so they are only so helpful.
I decided not to break the bank buying a bike. I bought something which would be more than adequate while I learned the sport. More money can be spent later down the line. I'm still happy with that decision.
I would love for one of the more knowledgeable bike people on here to give a step by step of how and why they built/modified their bike to fit.
I suppose starting with what differences they were finding between the bikes they were trying out.
I'm certain I'm not aware of all the things I should be considering while on a test ride. What's the checklist? Then once you have your bike. What are the adjustments you need to keep making to find that perfect fit?
Sorry if I hijacked this thread. Perhaps it will prove itself useful.
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tri-ac posted 21 weeks ago.
big 3 wrote:
"get measured first", "You buy for fit."I'll admit I'm deficient in my bike fit and tech knowledge. When I bought my bike last year. I did get measured. I did try a number of bikes at many stores. I was really too new to the sport to know/feel that perfect fit. Obviously the bike shop even when measuring me would want me to buy something they had, so they are only so helpful.
I decided not to break the bank buying a bike. I bought something which would be more than adequate while I learned the sport. More money can be spent later down the line. I'm still happy with that decision.
This is all you can do. Nothing wrong with that. I did the same.
As a newcomer to cycling you do have to submit yourself to the shop fitting you since you have no idea what things should feel like. Even after you ride a bit, if you make adjustments, it may take a little getting used to before determining if the adjustment is right.
I suppose it's worth saying to a beginner that he/she should find a shop that's well-recommended for service and fitting and then trust their advice.
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Rags posted 21 weeks ago.
Appreciate all the feedback; lot of similarities between my wife's new sport and our "old" one (we competed on a national and world level in professional archery for nearly 30 years). Absolutely vital archery equipment is fit to the individual---only makes sense for a bike to do so, as well. We'll get over to Gear West in Long Lake; sounds like a good starting point.
Thanks to everyone who took the time to help.
Terry
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durhamj11 posted 19 weeks ago.
I just bought a Felt B12 about a month ago and love it!!! It was a perfect fit for me and in my price range
My wife is fairly new to the sport of competing in triathlons (she's done a half dozen marathons, several Olympic distance triathlons, and a Half Ironman this past summer). She has a goal of Ironman WI in '09....but she needs a better bike. She's a good swimmer, does fine on the run, but her entry level Trek is woefully inadequate. I'm looking to spend somewhere in the $2500 range, and would love feedback on what any of you would recommend (or not recommend).
Thanks,
Terry R.
New Richmond, WI