Cervelo S1 as beginners Tri bike?
DaveDrys
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Hi all,
Being very new to the world of triathlon and road bikes in particular, I am wanting to know if anyone has any particular opinions on whether they think the Cervelo S1 road bike could potentially be a good purchase for my first triathlon bike??
Currently I have completed a few duathlons getting used to transitions etc but on a borrowed bike - finances are slightly restricted to approx 1k, therefore any alternative suggestions would be very welcomed!!!
Many thanks
Dave
Being very new to the world of triathlon and road bikes in particular, I am wanting to know if anyone has any particular opinions on whether they think the Cervelo S1 road bike could potentially be a good purchase for my first triathlon bike??
Currently I have completed a few duathlons getting used to transitions etc but on a borrowed bike - finances are slightly restricted to approx 1k, therefore any alternative suggestions would be very welcomed!!!
Many thanks
Dave
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http://www.bikes-dolan.uk.com/index.html?target=dept_125.html&lang=en-us
Carbon monocoque frame/forks and Ultegra everything for £1000. You also get the full choice of chainsets, cassettes & stem length.
BUT I was very aware of the sizes I needed based on what I wanted to do with the bike, and on my settings from my current bike. I even did a lot of measurement both real ones and by taking pictures and measuring on the computer, drawing lines etc.
I managed to accurately spec the bike without ever having sat on it, and I have to say it fits like a charm [:D]
If you are not confident to do this then do not buy a bike on-line or by ordering unless you have actually tried one, or had a proper bike fitting so you can use those measurements
If you want to save £99 you can even build the thing yourself.
If I had a spare grand, I would be getting one, but to be honest, I can't afford the divorce it would end up in.
Planet X
If you have the cash and the spanners, there are some serious deals there.