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mdd posted 1 year ago.
I ride a Trek Equinox 11 and it is the best bike I have ever owned. I almost feel guilty during the ride sections of a race but I figure it is payback for people passing me in the swim!! :)
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mdd posted 1 year ago.
I forgot to mention that if you are not sure that Triathlon is for you, then you might be better off buying a road bike and just using some clip on aerobars. Then if you fall in love with Triathlon you can always upgrade later.
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PJT posted 1 year ago.
I agree with mdd's suggestion about the road bike. I ride the E9 and like it a lot. But I bought it going into my 3rd season of tris when I was pretty sure I would be committed to training regularly.
Question: What about the E-7 is not "tri-specific" ? I just took a peek at Trek's specs for it and it seemed like a good entry-level setup to me. The E-9 has pricier wheels, saddle, derailleurs, and aerobars (plus a few other things), but it looked to me like both bikes can be raced as-is. If you're set on getting a tri bike, you may want to wait a few more weeks until racing season is over and see if you can get one of this year's bikes at a reduced price.
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Triguy98 posted 1 year ago.
I have change a couple things on my E-7. Aerobars have been subbed for Profile's T2+, the tires got changed to a nicer tire, and I changed the bar tape. Otherwise, all else is stock. It is a tri specific as it gets. Turn the saddle around and you can ride at 78 degrees. I think the 7 is the better buy. The 9 has some nicer stuff, but nothing on it is gonna make you faster. Save the $$ for some race wheels.
I also agree that you should look at roadies untill you KNOW this is your sport. I rented bikes for my first handful of races. Gave me change to look around and see what I wanted.
Also look at Felt's S32 and Cervelo's P2SL. Both are good bikes. All are tri specific.
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mdd posted 1 year ago.
The suggestion of waiting a few more weeks until race season is "over" is very good. Shops will sometimes put their current stock on sale to move it out before the new stuff for next season starts arriving. I also think that any of the Trek Ex series (7, 9, 11) are all tri-specific and can be ridden as is although some upgrades are available as mentioned by other posters.
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Triguy98 posted 1 year ago.
mdd;51011 wrote:
The suggestion of waiting a few more weeks until race season is "over" is very good. Shops will sometimes put their current stock on sale to move it out before the new stuff for next season starts arriving. I also think that any of the Trek Ex series (7, 9, 11) are all tri-specific and can be ridden as is although some upgrades are available as mentioned by other posters.
The E-11 is actually not tri specific. It is the Team Time Trial bike with a new paint job. The seat tube angle is 74 degrees without the seat in the forward position, where as the alum models and the new Equinox TTX are 76 degrees with the seat in the neutral position.
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Tri Fanatic posted 1 year ago.
Well, currently I am riding a road bike with aero bars. It's a little out dated which is why I am looking to upgrade so much. I have done 2 seasons of triathlons so I really do love them and think I would continue to do them which is why I considered a tri bike. I was planning on waiting until more around x-mas time to get a bike because I know that they will go on sale. Also, after race season I might be able to find a used equinox 7 for cheaper because someone wants to upgrade bikes.
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musky48in posted 1 year ago.
I would think that the price on those bikes should come way down with the 2007 Eq.-TTX 9.9 and 9.5 already shipping out to the stores. Just a hunch though...
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mdd posted 1 year ago.
Triguy98;51013 wrote:
The E-11 is actually not tri specific. It is the Team Time Trial bike with a new paint job. The seat tube angle is 74 degrees without the seat in the forward position, where as the alum models and the new Equinox TTX are 76 degrees with the seat in the neutral position.
Well since the E-11 sells for over $2k less than the TTX and is the exact same bike according to you then I guess I got a heck of deal. :)
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PJT posted 1 year ago.
Tri Fanatic, if you've done 2 seasons, have a road bike, and plan to continue to race, than either the E-7 or E-9 would be fine 1st time tri-bike choices (also, check out the cervelo dual, which is another great bike in that price range). With a handle like "Tri Fanatic", I'm guessing you'll stick with the sport for another season or two. :)
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Triguy98 posted 1 year ago.
mdd;51033 wrote:
Well since the E-11 sells for over $2k less than the TTX and is the exact same bike according to you then I guess I got a heck of deal. :)
I think you did! I think the only spec difference is the crank and possibly brake calipers? A $2k price diff is awesome. Its a great bike, just has more lax geometry. And it doesnt fit me. The new TTX Equinoxes are pure cream. I drooled over (hopefully not ON) one at St. Anthony's. Talked to the Trek rep for a while and determined I wont ever be able to afford one ;) I'll keep dreaming over them and the Scott Plasma.
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PJT posted 1 year ago.
I thought the new Equinox TTX had different geometry than the E-11. I can't find the specs on it though. Anyone out there who can clear this up? (This is a purely theoretical question from me -- no plans to buy one.)
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Triguy98 posted 1 year ago.
It has a 76 degree seat tube angle and corresponding changes to the head tubes. Its is a lot more like the 7 and 9 in terms of angles. And its got the intergrated aero seat post and fork. Its hot!
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mdd posted 1 year ago.
One drawback on the E-11 is that it has very limited sizing options compared to most bikes. Alot of people can't ride them just because they fit wrong. Seems odd that they wouldn't make them in more sizes but I guess they have their reasons.
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Triguy98 posted 1 year ago.
As I understand it, the new E-TTXs are supposed to come in the normal 2 cm size progression.
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musky48in posted 1 year ago.
I have the 2007 Trek catalog right in front of me. It lists the Eq.-TTX 9.9, Eq.-9.5, Eq.-9, 7, 7wsd, and 5. The TTX 9.9 has sizing of S,M,L. The 9.5 has sizing of S, M, L, XL. Which are all carbon. The rest (eq.-9 through 5) are ZR 9000 Alloy. They have sizing in 50, 52, 54, 56, 60 cm. The Eq. 11 is no longer available for 2007. I'm guessing that prices should drop a bit on that one.
I am new into triathlons and am currently riding a bike that my Cat. 2 brother no longer uses. It's a beutiful Bianchi rodie that I added clip on's and brand new Ultegra set. I know that triathlons is something that I really want to do for some time, so I am looking at a getting a tri bike right now and the Equinox 9.5 is the one that I am looking at above all else right now. I am even thinking about the project one paint job. I just can't stand that big TTX logo on the top tube and I'm not crazy about the red color it comes in.
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kkocan posted 1 year ago.
I just got a trek E-7 and love it. It is a tri-specific bike, and like said above, has decent components but I think i will upgrade a few things this winter. Notablly the wheels. Other than that I have NO complaints with this bike!
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jess1 posted 1 year ago.
The customizable paint jobs on the treks is a brilliant idea.
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Looking to maybe get my first tri-bike soon. Was told the equinox is a pretty awesome bike and the equinox 7 can be bought for pretty cheap, but it isnt completely tri specific and that parts would need to be upgraded. The equinox 9 is the same as the 7, but with better components.
So since I am still a beginner triathlete, should I just get the equinox 7 since it is cheaper because I may not like the aero position or I may not like all the training triathlons require. Or should I spend a little more and get the equinox 9? I figure that if I really want to continue with the Tri's, then i will want to upgrade parts on the 9 so maybe its better to just get the 7. Any advice is greatly appreciated!
Also, if anyone is selling this bike used in a 54cm size, let me know!