Two bikes in one?
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ryanweeg posted 44 weeks ago.
If you can possibly find a Cervelo Soloist Team, It has different seat angles, 73 and 76 and has a aero downtube and is modeled to be quite aero and stiff while still being of the road bike class. Check this out if you can find a deal on this anywhere I would jump on it. I think you could get a fully built new one with an ultegra build and assorted FSA parts for $1999 from www.competitivecyclist.com. I'm sure you can search out better deals too, I just googled it. Thats my best advice. I use a Cervelo Soloist Carbon and love it.
Remember, spending a little more on a good quality bike and good brand name usually lasts alot longer and you get more for your money. Thats my two cents.
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trimas posted 44 weeks ago.
If you want something universal, you'll have to stick with a road bike with aerobars installed.
Even then, the sizing may be tricky, meaning the bike may fit you well when riding on the hoods, but not in the aero position. Go to your LBS and ask them which bikes would fit you with the addition of a set of aerobars. Sounds like a 56cm might fit you. I have the same build as you and I have a 56cm roadie and a 56cm tri bike.
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vanjames posted 44 weeks ago.
I've got the Soloist team - Best bike I've owned. Use it with clip on t2+s. I do want a tri specific bike but this one is so good I may just get a carbon version in the next few years.
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saydee1800 posted 44 weeks ago.
I have a 56 trek 1500 that I switch to a tri bike.
I have Profile Design T Wing base bar and Carbon Strike Aero Bars Profile brake levers (also bar end shifters)
I also put a Profile Design Carbon Fast Forward seat post.
I am sell for $1300 plus shipping
email me for some pictures
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Airborne posted 44 weeks ago.
I used to ride two bikes -- one roadie and one tri-specific bike.
Then I decided to go "universal" too ... by riding my tri bike all the time. Still have the roadie, but I don't ride it anymore.
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Sully800 posted 44 weeks ago.
The best bike I've heard of to get good road and tri quality is the soloist. I know the team is about twice as much as you wanted to spend, but every review I've ever read on the bike talks about how good of a bargain it is. Most reviewers say that don't understand how Cervelo can sell the Soloist for so little because it is equal in quality to more expensive bikes. Throw in the aero geometry, flippable seat tube, and stiff aluminum frame and you have a great bike that functions for tris or on the road.
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Triguy98 posted 44 weeks ago.
Use your roadie as a raodie. There's no crime againe riding slack in a tri. I think that's more respectable than trying to bastardize a roadie into being something it's not. Short clips on to have something to rest on is cool, but putting full aero , base bars, trying to change the seat angle with the seatpost, theyre all patches. Patches dont work as well as the real thing.
One of my best friends rides a Giant OCR in all his events. No gimmicks besides aerobars. Doesnt slow him down (atleast, he still kicks the crap out of everyone else.) If you're new and "dont need a tri bike" just get the best roadie you can afford.
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Does anybody make a sort of “universal” bike that can be set up with the proper geometry of either a tri bike or a road bike?
Like probably a lot of newbie’s, I’m looking at getting a new bike and I would like to get two-bikes-in-one, if that’s possible. I can’t justify buying a dedicated tri bike, and I realize as a newbie I don’t need a dedicated tri bike… But I’m curious if anyone knows of a particular bike that would allow for proper geometry for both situations.
I currently have an old Schwinn, that is WAY to big for me (it’s like a 62cm or 64cm… but hey, it was free). I have it set good for road riding, but can’t even get close to a tri-bike geometry. So it’s time to spend some money and get something new. Any suggestions? I’m your typical 6’ 0” w/34” inseam, 190# male, looking to spend around $1000 +/-? Thanks for the help.
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