I will be training (and doing a couple Olys) in Florida this summer and rather than shipping my Tri Bike from Brazil I am evaluating purchasing a used bike (in good shape). Medium sized (I'm 5'9").
How long will you be training in FL before your race? I would want at least a few weeks to try and get the fit right. And as Matt Ancona said in another thread, try to keep all your contact points (pedals, seat, aerobars) the same.
Joe, I will be arriving in Miami June 28th. First race July 17th.
If it were me and I could afford it, I would ship my bike. The only time I wouldn't is if I had an *identical* bike waiting for me where I was going. 3 hours or so is a long time racing to realize the fit and feel is not right.
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I will be training (and doing a couple Olys) in Florida this summer and rather than shipping my Tri Bike from Brazil I am evaluating purchasing a used bike (in good shape). Medium sized (I'm 5'9").
Joe
If it were me and I could afford it, I would ship my bike. The only time I wouldn't is if I had an *identical* bike waiting for me where I was going. 3 hours or so is a long time racing to realize the fit and feel is not right.
Sorry, but that's what I would do.....