1st Tri Bike - Tall Rider
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zanzabar88 posted 2 years ago.
Yeah, you might get 1 or 2mph, but you'll also gain some time on the runs due to the improved geometry and easier transition to running posture. Just make sure it fits well (the new bike), or alternatively you could modify your Bianchi to a more forward saddle position and add some aerobars (etc.) to mimic the Tri bike geometry without dropping the coin on a new bike.
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jalyon posted 2 years ago.
Those are probably the 3 best at the entry level price point, and they also ride really steep (but do slack off some in the larger sizes). You may want a more road friendly geometry if you think a forward seat position would be too much of a change. Look into Kestrel, Orbea, or maybe a pre-equinox Trek team time trial. Another option, at 6'4", a custom frame could turn out to be the best fit.
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wilsondaj posted 2 years ago.
Hey there
I am 6'3 and ride a 58cm cervelo P2C which has similar geometry to the dual I think. I tried the 61cm P2 and found it to be the cockpit to be too far forward, (felt like I had to really reach to get to the aerobars) and even on the 58cm I had to switch to a shorter stem then came with it stock.
So even though everybody is a little different I am sure that either the 58 with a long stem or the 61cm stock cervelo would fit you well.
Try out as many bikes as you can but I would say if the cervelo seems to fit go with it. I have had nothing but great things to say about mine.
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Great Greyhound posted 2 years ago.
I agree with jalyon, I was measured for a frame, and ended up going the custom route from GURU. At 6'5", I couldn't get comfortable on a smaller frame, and the GURU allows me to keep a really good aero position.
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Triguy98 posted 2 years ago.
I ride a 60cm E7. At 6'2, and wanting to ride aggressively, I couldve gotten a 56cm. I have shorter legs and a long torso, so the long top tube of the larger size is good for me, but the bike is real middle of the road as far as fit.
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hateloveschool posted 2 years ago.
I'm 6'2, and I got the Felt S32. A great bike, It's increased my speed 2 or 3 mph. One note: you're going to want a slightly smaller tri-bike then regular bike because, so I've been told this causes you too be more low on the bike.
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Triguy98 posted 2 years ago.
Dunno if you wanna go used or not, but I'm thinking of selling my 2005 Trek Equinox 7. 60cm, would definately fit. $600. Lemme know if you're interested
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I'm a tall guy, 6'4" and currently ride an old 63cm Bianchi Forza road bike I bought in 1990. I've done a couple sprint/olympic distance triathlons on it averaging around 20 mph for the bike leg. With a modest investment in a new bike (like Felt F32, Cervelo Dual, Trek Equinox ...) I guess that I could average at least 21 maybe 22, but I don't know.
Does anyone have any experience with what I could expect in an improvement (if any)?
And, I've generally read great things about the Dual. But, I'm not sure for my height, and having ridden a road bike for almost 20 years, that it'll be the best fit for me. Any comments?
Thanks,
Dan