jessica junebug asked:


I'm doing a short course (10.6 mile) biking in my first triathlon in Sept. What kind of bike should I look at getting? How do you even go about getting "fitted" for a bike? I am not wanting to go all out - just want to get a decent bike that I can also use to ride with my kids - so that it has some flexibility.

Freddy

zorzo z asked:


I will be doing my 3rd international (olympic) distance triathlon in Chicago next month. I'm a 15 time marathon runner, so I believe i have the endurance to finish. However, swimming and cycling have always been my weakest events. I always come in last place (~55 minutes) for the 1 mile swim because i don't know how to swim any faster. I also end up toward the end of the pack for the 25 mile bike ride (~1 hour, 40 minutes) because I don't know how to pedal faster. I don't have time for a trainer and I've already decided that this will be my last triathlon. Can anyone offer tips on how to improve my swim and bike times, so that I end my triathlon career on a high note? (P.S. My first triathlon was at 3:30, my second was at 3:55). Thanks!

Giovanna

Whitt asked:


I was planning on purchasing the Giant Trinity 2 triathlon cycle but the bike shop sold the bike out from under me and I decided on getting the Specialized Transition E5 Comp. I know the Specialized cost more than the Giant, but I was just wondering which bike would have been the best purchase for the dollar. e.g. The Trinity weighs more and has a 9 speed system and the Specialized has the 10 speed set up which is better for derailer upgrades. Just wondering what some knowledgeable people might have to say about these bikes.

Jordon

Dec B asked:




Probably the most expensive part of getting involved in a triathlon or ironman event or training is the bike. It obviously needs to be fast, the correct size for you and of course, within your budget.

As in any sport or occupation, the beginner starts off with the basics. They get used to their chosen sport and gradually upgrade their equipment. As they improve, they look for ways to shave minutes, seconds and tenths of seconds off their personal bests so they are continually updating their equipment. The same is true of the triathlete. Always looking to improve their time, they continually upgrade to a newer, more improved bike. This of course leaves their used bike for sale for the athlete who hasn't quite reached their league - YET!

Because of this, there is always a bargain for anyone looking for a second hand or used triathlon bike. These bikes are always well looked after and maintained because of the nature of the typical triathlete. Their bike is their baby so you are almost always guaranteed a quality used product when you purchase.

The best advise for the beginner triathlete or the triathlete upgrading their bike, especially on a budget, is to be on the look-out for a quality used bike where there are massive savings available compared to the new price.

When buying a bike, set your budget. Allow for extras that may need to be purchased such as tri-bars, spare parts, apparel and cycling shoes. Ask plenty of questions from the seller, what events they have completed, was it used for training etc. Compare the asking price to the new price. Ensure that it's the correct size for you. Make the purchase and get down to the serious business of training and competing! Keep improving your technique and time and be on the look-out for your next upgrade!

Kya

invodo asked:


Watch and learn more about video at www.invodo.com. Kestrel Talon Triathlon Line Overview

Landyn

goodros_nemesis asked:


I am doing my very first triathlon in a couple of months. I have been told that a good bike can make a lot of difference. I have a decent mountain bike, but I don't own a road bike. In the interest of saving money, could I just buy slicks for the mountain bike, or will I really want a different bike altogether?

Eduardo

Moogles asked:


I plan on getting a road bike for casual riding and some time next year, when I get fitter and faster, I will want to join some local competition. I was looking at some road bike for a long time and now, I saw this triathlon bike which I really like but my local bike shop and friends advised me against it as we do casual ridings uphill, downhill, slopes, straight roads, etc. I was told that road-bike are more suitable for all types of terrain, meanwhile triathlon bikes are only for straight road, for speeds. Is it really that much of a difference between a tri-bike and road-bike? Can I get a tri-bike and set it up with a road-bike handlebar for regular rides and then the aero-bar for competition races. What's your advise? Is a tri-bike a real no-no for casual riding? Please help. Thanks.

Stefan

adventuresofgreg asked:


First outside ride of the season - March 1st. Warning: graphic injury scene.

Markus

leezee asked:


Which do you like better the Tarmac SL or the Transition S Works?

Amare

davescotttraining asked:


Flat bicycle tire fixing techniques from six-time Ironman champion Dave Scott.

Jill