Road Bike or Tri TT Bike?
philsheldon
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Hi, can anyone give me their thoughts on which would be the better choice out of the Focus Cayo road bike or the Focus Culebro Tria TT bike?
I'm looking to use the bike in sprint and Olympic distance events, as well as for my daily commute, which is 30km each way.
I'm replacing a hybrid (Orbea Ernio) and have never owned a racer / road bike before. I'm a confident cyclist, but don't know which style of bike would be better for what I'm planning on using it for in the long run?
Any suggestions very appreciated!
Regards,
Phil
I'm looking to use the bike in sprint and Olympic distance events, as well as for my daily commute, which is 30km each way.
I'm replacing a hybrid (Orbea Ernio) and have never owned a racer / road bike before. I'm a confident cyclist, but don't know which style of bike would be better for what I'm planning on using it for in the long run?
Any suggestions very appreciated!
Regards,
Phil
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Not sure about using a tri bike for a daily commute though, they're not exactly the most comfortable rides.
Is keeping the hybrid for the commute and getting a tri bike for your other bike training & racing an option?
The commute on the Orbea hybrid is comfortable for sure, but I feel like it's taking a long time and do get passed, in style, by other commuters on road bikes from time to time. I'm hoping to get the commute time down a little with a road or TT bike (with some clipless pedals, which will also be a first for me!).
Would the Cayo be a better all round option?
Much as I advocate Tri bikes I think that if you need your bike for a commute then a roadie is the way to go as if you are having to contend with myopic drivers (hang on that's me and astigmatic as well) then IMHO a Tri bike would not be as safe.
Cheers!
Phil