Tri-bike vs 2nd hand Road Bike

Santi Brage

I recently got into Triathlons and although I have had a lot experience with off road bikes, triathlon/road bikes are fairly new to me.

I bought a an Allez Elite a couple of years ago to get me started in Triathlons, and I am now at a point to take the step further. I have been offered a 2nd hand hand built Cannondale which has hardly been used. I believe the frame is a SuperSix. It was originally £4k and I can probably pick it up for £1.5 /2k.

Do I buy this and spec it up for triathlons or would I be better off just to buy a brand new tri-bike, such as a Planet X Exocet?

Santi

Zacnici

Personally I would go straight into a tri bike; you've had a couple of years on a road bike and now is the time to step it up.

PX Stealth with SRAM Red £1699
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBP ... trial_bike

PX Stealth with SRAM Rival £1099
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBP ... trial_bike
I would couple the bike with these (I have them) out of stock at the moment
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/WPP ... ace_wheels
I have Rival on my bike, seem OK, never need adjusting, snicks through the gears nicely enough

Jack Hughes

It depends on your goals and the type of riding you do. And how much space you have for bike storage.

If tri is going to be your main thing, rather than sportives etc, then you are probably ready for a tri bike. Ie something based on. Tri/TT frame. If you are reasonably fast than a TT/tri bike will make a significant difference.

The Allez can become your training bike. Next season you can then get a nice new road bike. And a bigger shed

shadowone1

PX..... here we go again..

PX is the new Cervelo. Soon you won't be able to find your bike in T1

Zacnici

Shadowone1 wrote

PX is the new Cervelo. Soon you won't be able to find your bike in T1

yes but they do nice bikes at a good price and rated by their owners, Gavin - Seasider71 likes his

Zacnici

Or for something a bit different:
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http://www.evanscycles.com/products/tre ... e-ec029902

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/fel ... e-ec032721