Hi, I want to start training for a triathlon and need to buy my first bike. I was going to buy a road bike that I could also use in the triathlon. I'm 5'9" 175lbs. and live in San Diego. There aren't too many hills here to climb. I was thinking about buying a Tirreno Razza 2.0. I can get a great deal for a 2004 model at Performance Bike. Any thoughts on that bike or any other bikes that I should be looking at in the range of $500-1000? I was told to get a bike w/ at least shimano 105 or better, aluminum frame w/ carbon forks. Double or triple drivetrain? Aluminum vs steel frame? What about the Fuji Roubaix Pro? Alex ALX-3000 wheelset? Forte carbon fork and seat post? Hutchinson Excel tires? Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Eddie
training for triathlon and need first bike
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You should repost this in the Road Bike forum - you'll be more likely to get answers. Anyhow for a first bike that will be usded in a triathlon I would suggest a good quality used tri bike off eBay. $500.00 will get you a fairly decent 4 or 5 year ould bike.
You probably need a 56cm frame.
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You probably need a 56cm frame.
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