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burnman posted 1 year ago.
it's only too much bike if you can't afford it. if it were a $5k tri bike then I'd say you're probably spending too much, but $900 is to be expected for a fairly decent entry-level road bike.
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Anton posted 1 year ago.
I had a Duel...good bike and the $900 price tag is a good deal. See if he'll let you spin it by the LBS to have them give it the once over before you buy. Nothing like getting your new 'used" bike home and finding out the head set needs replaced or some such. You will be shocked, shocked I tell you with the difference next season and the improvement in your times.
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LASswim posted 1 year ago.
Make sure you get the right frame size. That is really important. You can have a lot of injuries from having the wrong frame size. Also, check ebay. I got my $1600 bike for $600 because it was a year old model, but still a new bike.
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Tri-grit posted 1 year ago.
That's definitely one of the best entry-level tri bikes to consider. I'm not sure what IS "too much of a bike", but it isn't this one.
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Donnermann posted 1 year ago.
Is the Cervelo what you would call a "Tri bike"? It has aero handlebars so is that what makes it a Tri bike?
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jsk85 posted 1 year ago.
No...tri-bike is all in the geometry...tri bikes have steeper angles that allow your body to sit with your back more horizontal and use different muscle groups in your legs (to save the hammies for the run). They also have aero bars to help get lower and reduce frontal drag area.
But, if I understand duals correctly, they are road bikes (with tri-bike handlebars in this case) that have reversible seatposts to give you the seat angle of a tri-bike, but the bike geometry itself doesn't change...it's still not a tri-bike...but more tri effective than a full road bike. It seems ideal for an entry level triathlete to me...and 900 price tag sounds good if the bike is in good shape
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beads1985 posted 1 year ago.
Sounds like a good deal, as long as it is your size frame.
As mentioned see if you can get it to an LBS to check it out for major issues.
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Leroy Bonkers posted 1 year ago.
A stock dual was used to win the 2004 Triathlon World Championships. So I'd say it's certianly a bonafide tri bike.
Bike Sport Michigan has a great review of it
http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/reviews/06CerveloDual.shtml
See the bit about geometry. It's certianly not just a road bike with a flipable seat post.
So I am finishing up my first season of races and I had a great time. For next year I want to upgrade my bike from a mountain bike to something a bit more respectable. I know a guy that is selling a Cervelo Dual for $900, 1 year old and in great shape. Is this "too much of a bike" for a beginner? Thanks!