Road bike shopping
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TriFatBoy posted 1 year ago.
nayo;70109 wrote:
Well, I am a beginner triathlete and I finally decided to dish out the necessary money for my first tri-bike (not actually) and I was looking for some advice from you guys as to wich models I should try before making my purchase. I know fit and feel are the most important things about a bike, but I am completly out on the blue here and any advice is well taken and needed.
Here's some thigns I'd appreciate if you keep in mind while making a recomendation
-Where I live, they race by ITU rules (no tri-bikes, only road bikes)
-I live near some pretty hilly terrain, but most of the races are mostly flat
-Road quality is pretty bad where I live (pot-holes and bumps are everywhere)
-I am 6'4''
-I am willing to spend from 1200-1500 dol (maybe a little bit mroe if you REALLY reccomend a certain bike)I know this is kind of a hard question to answer, but I will aprreciate any reccomendations as to some brands/models to try out before buying.
Thanks in advance.
-Nayo
I would make friends with the folks at your LBS (or stores) and see what they recommend, they're a bit more fanatical than I could try to be about bikes. Take a few for test rides, etc.
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usasportstrain posted 1 year ago.
Do they have any local tri clubs or groups where you live? I'd recommend talking with them too.
I'm not sure what brands are available in Guatemala. I spent a few months in Quetzaltenango and loved it, btw. I don't recall what was available for brands, but then again, much has changed since when I was there.
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nayo posted 1 year ago.
In gautemala you can find the following brands
-Trek
-Orbea
-Pinarello
-Scott
-Giant
-Look
-Jamis
-Cervelo
But then again, I go to the states somewhat often (2-5 times a year) and I could buy a bike there, tho I'd prefer buying it here so I am nto as rushed when it comes to making my purchase and I have mroe facilities with the LBS.
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Tikal Dog posted 1 year ago.
You can get Specialized, Felt, Quintana Roo and Cannondale also.
If you want good service I definitely recommend "Bicimania". After 2.5 years with the same bike I´m planning on buying a new one at the end of this year. At Bicimania they will accept my old bike as payment for the new one. The best part is the are paying me only $200 less than what the bike actually cost me when it was new. Of course the bike I´m aiming for is like 3 times more expensive that the one I´m using now. Their costumer service is amazing.
They have Giant, Scott and Look.
"Donde Jose" has similar service as Bicimania. They carry Cervelo and Orbea.
Trek is another option to consider based on Trek´s warranty. They will replace your bike if something happens to it without much trouble. Of course it has to be a factory defect. But Trek doesn´t have a very good customer service. If you buy Trek you are still going to be a Bicimania costumer for bike services etc.
For your budget I would recommend buying a Giant or Trek. Don´t know if Orbea has low budget bikes (don´t go to that store that often, except when I need GU´s).
If you go for Bicimania ask for "Chofo" he is the owner and is a very nice person. He often gives people payment options, so you can buy your bike easy or maybe get a better bike.
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mdd posted 1 year ago.
If you are a first timer and just want to get a feel for things buy an inexpensive road bike like a Trek 1000. It will cost about half of what you mentioned wanting to spend. Then once you know you really enjoy the sport and want to go further you can buy something much more expensive but still have the old road bike for running errands or whatever.
Well, I am a beginner triathlete and I finally decided to dish out the necessary money for my first tri-bike (not actually) and I was looking for some advice from you guys as to wich models I should try before making my purchase. I know fit and feel are the most important things about a bike, but I am completly out on the blue here and any advice is well taken and needed.
Here's some thigns I'd appreciate if you keep in mind while making a recomendation
-Where I live, they race by ITU rules (no tri-bikes, only road bikes)
-I live near some pretty hilly terrain, but most of the races are mostly flat
-Road quality is pretty bad where I live (pot-holes and bumps are everywhere)
-I am 6'4''
-I am willing to spend from 1200-1500 dol (maybe a little bit mroe if you REALLY reccomend a certain bike)
I know this is kind of a hard question to answer, but I will aprreciate any reccomendations as to some brands/models to try out before buying.
Thanks in advance.
-Nayo