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  • Offline BigSoy

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Racing (road) bike for a Novice
Reply #15 on: November 28, 2007, 07:44:06 AM
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OK, great. Toeclips are no problem. How about those Aerobars?

Well, my aim is to do a 1.2 mile swim then a 56 mile bike followed by a 13.1 mile run, so Ill need something lightwieght and fast that is as aerodyniamic as possible... and since I am funding this privately cost will be an issue!

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Tongy



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56 miles on a bike should be easy enough after a year, using a bike will build muscle strength and endurance rather than bulk though. If you want muscles go down the gym.

That said a mix of both is worthwhile.


Build muscle for a triathlon?  :roll:


You missed the little if in the middle. Fastest way to build muscle bulk.


eh? I have no idea what youre on about now  :?
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Re:Racing (road) bike for a Novice
Reply #16 on: November 28, 2007, 23:48:46 PM
Actually neither have I now, lets drop it  :?

Re:Racing (road) bike for a Novice
Reply #17 on: December 31, 2007, 14:17:07 PM
Im contemplating getting a road bike as well, what you lot think of this?

http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=60915

£400 is my absolute tops.

Re:Racing (road) bike for a Novice
Reply #18 on: January 14, 2008, 16:41:45 PM
I personally hate dawes bikes.
Much prefer this http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=25457

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Racing (road) bike for a Novice
Reply #19 on: January 30, 2008, 17:02:46 PM
Hi ho, can I join in?

Will be moving workplaces soon to one which is 6 or so miles away, up and down hills - instead of just 1.5mi away with a gentlish slope down towards work.

Im thinking a road bike with be a better fit for this than my current (and frankly rather heavy) hybrid, but I havent the foggiest what to look out for.

Tips?

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