Im after a new bike that I could use in triathlons. Essentially something light and fast, anyone got any ideas on what brand/budget etc I should be looking at.
I used to cycle ALOT as a teenager... my legs are still big due to that... but a little out of shape. Could anyone tell me if 56 miles is attainable with a years worth of training?
Cheers
Tongy
well, i would reccomend anything without toeclips. i bought an old 60s racer in pristine condition and i keep getting murdered at traffic lights because i cant get my feet in the toeclips and the traffic light is 3 feet away so i cant lean up against it.
if hes competing in triathalons then he will require at the very least toeclips... preferably SPDs.
Id probably go for a ribble. theyre reasonably priced, and look the biz :) www.ribblecycles.co.uk I think is their website.
56 miles is piss. :)
My first ever commute on my bike was 25 miles. That was on the hoof, no training whatsoever, yes I had a sore arse after it, and yes I was crawling at one point, but a month later I did it with ease.
Get a Claud Butler, or a Saracen
http://www.evanscycles.com/dept.jsp?dept_id=1033&subdept_id=4088
http://www.evanscycles.com/dept.jsp?dept_id=1033&subdept_id=4095
If you get a ribble, your paying for the name and its going to be sh*te.
If your not spending a lot, avoid the eliteist roadbike brands.
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!
Cheers
Tongy
Those CBs and saracens are utter toss. £450 for a half-sora groupset with £17 brakes? I paid about that for my ribble and it sh*ts all over them :)
First things first, make sure you get a bike that fits. Get measured if you have to. Then settle on your budget. £500 gets you an alloy frame with a decent groupset (tiagra/mirage) and ok wheels, £1k gets you something pretty special (http://www.planet-x-bikes.com/triathlon/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=335). But then I know a guy who does iron man tris on a 1960s rusty sh*theap, so you dont have to spend a fortune.
Budget for pedals & some proper shoes too.
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.
Quote from: TongyOK, 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!
Cheers
Tongy
Quote from: Serious56 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:
Heh.
Quote from: BigSoyQuote from: TongyOK, 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!
Cheers
Tongy
Quote from: Serious56 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:
Well, I hope that my legs are strong enough, but I just think that they arent conditioned to it... as long as I do my training I should be ok. I want a decent bike, nothing fancy but solid and light. Ill be needing a few addons but I can get them at a later date.
Swimming will be my problem I think but I will be putting in the time this coming summer to hopefully make that ok., and besides, thats another forum :D
Cheers
Tongy
swimming will make you insanely fit.
Cycling... youll do 56 miles in your sleep after 3 months in the saddle. Hardest part is getting used to sitting on a saddle for a few hours.
On a road bike, and doing a good speed youre looking at less than 3 hours to do those miles. I used to take about 4.5 or so to do similar amounts, because im a slow bastard, and im not riding a roadbike but a hybrid.
Quote from: M3ta7h3adswimming will make you insanely fit.
Cycling... youll do 56 miles in your sleep after 3 months in the saddle. Hardest part is getting used to sitting on a saddle for a few hours.
On a road bike, and doing a good speed youre looking at less than 3 hours to do those miles. I used to take about 4.5 or so to do similar amounts, because im a slow bastard, and im not riding a roadbike but a hybrid.
Well its the doing a half-marathon after the 56 miles Im worried about :D
I am not going to be mega fast but I want it to not be the limiting factor. If I get into this sport in a big way I can get a carbon framed doobrey as and when (and get a sponsor to pick up the tab!).
Cheers
Tongy
The frame on those equivalent priced Ribbles are wank, Ive worked for a frame builder and know this to be true. Claud butler are a respected brand in racing circles, not so in the MTB section. They are designed to be a good frame to build upon.
Quote from: TongyQuote from: M3ta7h3adswimming will make you insanely fit.
Cycling... youll do 56 miles in your sleep after 3 months in the saddle. Hardest part is getting used to sitting on a saddle for a few hours.
On a road bike, and doing a good speed youre looking at less than 3 hours to do those miles. I used to take about 4.5 or so to do similar amounts, because im a slow bastard, and im not riding a roadbike but a hybrid.
Well its the doing a half-marathon after the 56 miles Im worried about :D
I am not going to be mega fast but I want it to not be the limiting factor. If I get into this sport in a big way I can get a carbon framed doobrey as and when (and get a sponsor to pick up the tab!).
Cheers
Tongy
Id gladly attempt an imperial century on a bike... but running, hell no! :D
Quote from: BigSoyQuote from: TongyOK, 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!
Cheers
Tongy
Quote from: Serious56 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.
Quote from: SeriousQuote from: BigSoyQuote from: TongyOK, 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!
Cheers
Tongy
Quote from: Serious56 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 :?
Actually neither have I now, lets drop it :?
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.
I personally hate dawes bikes.
Much prefer this http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=25457
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?