just starting advice needed
danmtb
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hi, i have been pursuaded by a friend to do a few tri's this yr. I am currently ridin my dads old puequot road bike so i really need a new 1. Have looked at the giant OCR1 but would like to no some other triathletes opinions. also i wud like to no about wetsuits. I heard that orca made good 1s but they seem expensive.
cheers,
dan
p.s my bike limit is £400
cheers,
dan
p.s my bike limit is £400
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But basically regarding bikes is that unless you really want to spend all that money a few upgrades (some or all which can be used on future bikes) will see you right in the first year.
These are namely
Clippless pedals and shoes
Aero bars
and slick racing tyres..
There are a couple of which bike threads (I will look for these later)
Orca are apparently extremely good but as you say expensive - this tread http://forum.220magazine.com/tm.asp?m=180 has some advice
I am sure the more experience triers on here will beable add to this but I hope it should get you started
Check out http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk for 04 suits and they also have more expensive newer suits. If you are buying a suit though, make sure it is Tri specific as normal wetsuits don't compare. Make sure that it fits you snugly but not too tight that it will smother you.
You can get bikes at your price range at the aforementioned site or www.wiggle.co.uk or www.evanscycles.com.
Wet suits can usually be bought for a good price after you hire them. I got an Ironman instinct for about £125 after I hired it for the London Triathlon. But get the fit right - it should be quite snug!
Cheers
no, you don't have to join the BTA (british triathlon association), but you will have to pay for a day racing license at each event if you don't. these are normally £5, and are either included in your entry fee, or you pay it on the day. joining the BTA will save you this money, but will also give you loads of other beneifts. check out their website.
as for training, well it's all pretty personal. if you have a stronger discipline ie running, then concentrate more on swimming and cycling in your training. triathlon 101 is a pretty good book to give you a few pointers on training etc. or just keep on reading 220.
matt
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~Tplan/bicycle/peugeot/pr-1.JPG
there is a pic of google that is almost the same as my dads bike
i've got a gul canoeing wetsuit would that be alright to use in a race
cheers.
At the end of the day it's what you are happy with though.
Good Luck,
Joe
Cheers mate. Is the BTA web site www.britishtriathlon.org ? if it is I cant seem to enter, can you verify this for me.
Thanks
Any other benefits apart from saving £5+ on an event entry?
David
Edit
Found it Seems to be £49.00 for individual membership
madnurse (phil)
ps - the above is for a membership if you are with a local tri club .. worth joing them for support etc not to mention the extra discount