What is your dream tri bike?
So my wife informed me that I "may" be able to buy a new bike in 3 months time. Basically I can buy what I want. So what say you EN, what would you buy?
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So my wife informed me that I "may" be able to buy a new bike in 3 months time. Basically I can buy what I want. So what say you EN, what would you buy?
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All tri bikes are fine; go for the comfort and one which positions you the best for aero vs power tradeoff, and of course the color scheme. It's not about the bike, it's about the engine.
1) Giant Advanced Trinity SL-1 with HED tri-spoke front wheel and HED Jet Disk rear wheel, Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 throughout, 53-39 standard crank
2) Quintana Roo CD-01 advanced composite frameset, Zipp 404s front and back, all SRAM Red build with RTC shifters, 50-34 compact crank, Profile Design base and aero bars
I love them both dearly! If I could have a third race bike I would look at the Speed Concept but I'm not sure the value or performance is any better than my Giant. The rear storage compartment on the Trek looks sierra hotel, but when you open it up, it just looks stupid...as in what the heck is going to fit in there and how will you get it out with fat fingers??
Scott Plasma Premium, SRAM Red, Quarq, Zipp R2C, Zipp 404/808 Firecrest.
felt b2 pro, speed concept, blue triad sl....what can i say I like the color blue
It is what I am riding now, Argon18 E112 Dura Ace, Zipp 404/808, Vision Cockpit, Quarq, Team FSA crank.
I'm on a specialzed transition, i forget the model above but you could do better. For me this is a dream bike as I was on a used 98 Cannondale up until last year. It's more that enough bike for my slow a$$. I still need the race wheels and upgraded components, but I've got time for that.
Remember unless you are going with Chris' 10K custom job, go with the best fit. It seems that you have no specific bike in mind. When I was looking I sent my measurements and a video to Todd at ttbike fit and listed the local bikes available. He then listed them as Specialized best, cervelo p2 and argon and one model that would be more problematic for my fit.
From there I walked in and bought the bike as there were no floor models as only 2 left for shipping.
Gordon
Frame selection needs to be guided by your body type. (Except if you go custom) Go to slowtwitch and read some of this: http://www.slowtwitch.com/Bike_Fit/index.html (especially "Choosing a bike for stack and reach") That should narrow the selection to a degree.
That said, the Treks and Scotts are pretty sexy. But - if they fit you - don't forget to look into the Cervelos. Not so sexy these days as some, but they are totally proven and not a lot of fuss.
If price is no object, the DI2 looks sweet. If price is a little bit of an object, the SRAM Red drivetrain sure sounds nice.
PM would depend on what you have now regarding wheels and/or what you want to do - i.e., crank or PT-based.
I am happy with my bike. However, if money and science were no object I would opt for a new (i.e. younger) stronger, faster motor.
Genetics David, genetics!
@William, thanks for the link. I should check out the bike fitting stuff from ST as it is mucho important.
@Chris, for 10k, that frame better come with a reach around.
Who cares if it fits as long as it looks cool!!! Here's my dream bike all spec'd out and ready to roll... tinyurl.com/4mce637
Black on Black Trek Speed Concept 9.9 with Di2...
Here it is:
http://www.serotta.com/Bikes/TriathlonTT/MeiViciAE/
8995 for the frame and fork, 15000 with Di2...very nice looking in person. Should come with an armed guard to watch in it transition while you are swimming or running.
These are stupid pricey as well but seem to work for Faris:
http://www.storck-bicycle.de/en/web...ad%20Bikes
After you buy the frame you have to race in a speedo as you cant afford the rest of the kit :-)
@Tucker- Sounds like he's saying your just another a-hole from NJ
At least I'm not a Masshole
;-)
William's link is a good one. I went to a retul fitter last year to get my "ideal" fit measurements. Found that I needed "tall and short" and that Blue and Cannondale were great options. Loved the fact that Blue has a great rep and isn't on every bike rack. Fell in love more when I rode it.
Just saw a new dream bike. BMC Time Machine TT01!
As for the wheel, I think it is a ZIPP with Easton labels. When I was dicking around researching this bike I came across this picture, http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/photos/bmc-pull-out-all-the-stops-for-evans-time-trial-bike/119758 Who knows?
Not necessarily. You are very unique if you are going to spend $12k on a BMC frame. I am just saying you don't need to do it to be faster.