TT bike under 1 grand

Rob Browne

Hi All,

 

I have decided to take the plunge and buy my first TT bike for Windsor triathlon this year. With a maximum budget of £1000 I would really love any help in deciding which bike is best for my money:

 

Felt S-32:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/felt-s32-2015/

http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/felt-triathlon-s32-231011/varid-231015?currency=3&delivery_country=190&gclid=Cj0KEQiApbunBRDs0fba3dz484cBEiQAMsx-p1VemN-VCoaZcwO3VOBB9xMExg0pTZ2UiVOF4ZVGSigaAjjx8P8HAQ

 

Specialized Shiv Elite A1:

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/shiv-elite-a1-2012-triathlon-bike-ec039028?country=GB&currency=GBP&gclid=Cj0KEQiApbunBRDs0fba3dz484cBEiQAMsx-p4Vaghowyb7jEmJEMsDDFZU8KEd7LsjMPM7i4e8LN6caAjmV8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

Cube Aerium Pro TT (strangely has drop downs):

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/cube-aerium-pro-tt-bike-2014/rp-prod114085?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_name=UnitedKingdom&gs=1&gclid=Cj0KEQiApbunBRDs0fba3dz484cBEiQAMsx-p-DtEc0Jp7qwPbvmo7WyMIVLIzUxygUxcE2-NkbhmrcaAtSs8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

Any other suggestions are more than welcome! I am of a larger build (92kg+), this is my first TT bike and I have only 5 triathlons under my belt.

 

Cheers,

Rob

Rob Browne

Edited as first post was cut short

Rob Browne

Or this...

http://m.evanscycles.com/products/fuji/aloha-11-triathlon-bike-ec070464

Scouse Tims

Would be interested in this as well, looking around recently planning to a get a new bike next month with a similar budget - was looking at xplanet c??800 carbon job along with a ribble with added spec c??1k - unsure if a tri specfic is the way to go for me or get a road bike then add on some tri bars

Scouse Tims

Ribble - other take the "stock" or add to your max budget



http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/bbg/road-track-bike/ribble-alloy-time-trial-and-triathlon-bikes?sub=conf_BBTTA&type=RIBTR



Planetx - not a tri but thought it was value for money



http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXSLP105/planet-x-pro-carbon-shimano-105-road-bike



I was also looking at discounted bikes site where they offer free" kit with your purchase easy enough to get a set of add in tri bars in that deal for any number of bikes around ??1k mark

Rob Browne

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Clarky

You could always build your own, I built this for £1k

 

Rob Browne

Firstly...wow! How? What are its components and did that include the wheels?

Secondly I am planning on buying the bike through cyclescheme through my employer, so as much as I would love to build a custom ride, I am not sure I can!

Clarky

Hello Rob, it's built with a mix of new and used parts, Ultegra transmission throughout was new, carbon frame forks  brakes seat pin & cockpit came together £250, rear disc inc tub & cassette £150 from club mate, front wheel new off ebay, saddle from LBS along with build, check out time trialing forums, testers don't abuse their equipment so good deals to be had, TT bikes don't get much use so look second hand, ebay etc.

Rob Browne

Or this...

http://m.evanscycles.com/products/fuji/aloha-11-triathlon-bike-ec070464

Sean Kennedy

Planet X stealth with full dura ace group set for ??999. Wheels aren't anything to shout about but good enough for training rides

Scouse Tims

How does ??749 grab you



http://www.leisurewheels.co.uk/m10b112s16p11688/FELT-S32-2014/RS_GB/44103