Subject: RE: Newbie Looking for a Bike Considerations we need to know first: - budget
- current fitness level
- have you ever ridden a road bike before?
- any medical issues (spine/neck issues, etc)
- do you plan to ride in groups during training?
- do you want a bike with the main point being to do triathlon, or do you want one you can ride for general fitness/riding?
Decisions you'll need to make: - time trial, road, or cruiser/mountain frame
- component (shifting, braking, and wheels) spec you want
- frame material you want (carbon, aluminum, steel, titanium).
All of the major manufacturers put out good frames. You'll want to base your decision on budget, fit, and how you plan to ride. Answer some of the questions above and folks here can steer you in the right direction. Josh |