best triathalon bike?

tyrell

i really want to start training for triathalons but the prices of the bikes are really keeping me from doing any cycling does anyone have any advice on a good but cheaper bike

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While there are bikes which are triathalon specific, if you are just getting started, any good quality road bike is an excellent start if you equip it right. You can start with something like a Trek 1500 ($1150) which is equipped with nearly the same components as one of their Tri-bikes (Ultegra and 105), the frame isn't as aerodynamic and the wheels aren't as light weight or aerodynamic. So you can equip the bike with Aero bars (about $120 and up), behind the seat bottle holders (about $40) and a good light weight aero wheelset from someone like Zipp or Mavic (starting about $800). You could also do that same type of setup on a slightly lower end bike like a Trek 1200 (I am only recommending Trek because they have a better "bang for the buck" value than almost any other company out there) for about $900, but the better components of the 1500 are worth the extra money invested.
Those are nearly all long term additions though and can be added as time goes on. The only thing that you really SHOULD invest in to start with, are a bike, helmet, and aero bars. That will get you on the road safely and relatively quickly. Once you have proven yourself, you might be able to ask for a contingency sponsorship ("if I do well, you give me stuff and I promise to talk about the product you give me") from a bike company, or even a full sponsorship if you are REALLY good!

Hope this helps!

What type of bike should I get that can ride around my city?

Phuck Yu

So I'm going to high school in a few months and I live about 30 to 40 blocks away from my high school, But don't want to ride the bus to school because I have to go far away to the bus stop and Its just a giant hassle. I live in the city of San Francisco Ca. and theirs smooth concrete and some average sized hills. Besides going to school i would like to ride around the city once in a while, What would be the best TYPE of bike to choose to do so? For example:Utility, BMX, Mountain, Messanger bikes esc. I just want something good for duration, and ride around the city, and please tell me what to look for in that TYPE of bike like how much gears it should have and what type of wheels and what to avoid doing to it and how to keep it in good shape. Thank you.

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Get a hybrid bike. A hybrid is more rugged than a true road bike. A hybrid's slightly wider tires will give you a smoother ride and far fewer flats than a road bike. A mountain bike can be ridden on the roads, but it's far from ideal. Look for a hybrid without any kind of suspension because you don't need that to ride around a city. Suspension is just additional weight and complexity that will make your bike heavier and less reliable. All hybrids I have seen have plenty of gears and lots of power to get up hills, so don't worry about that. Make sure the bike has eyes for mounting a rack so you can carry your books and other stuff to school. You will be much better off hanging weight onto your bike than onto your body with a backpack.

At the entry and middle level brand names don't mean much any more. The business is competitive so any two bikes at the same price are very likely to be equivalent values. Bikes that cost the same are almost always built the same and have the same components. Figure out how much you want to spend and see what's available in the bike shops. Test ride as many bikes as you can. Buy the one that feels the best when you ride it no matter what brand name is on it.

Buy at least a few other things. First and foremost, a helmet. Never put your butt on the saddle without a helmet on your head. Second, get a really good lock. You should also get water bottle cages and bottles.

HTH

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What is the best bike I can buy for under $350 in your opinion?

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aight

I have up to $350 dollars and I am looking for a mountain or hybrid bicycle.
f#%$ing bike people... I dont want to spend $2,000 on a bike...my car is barely worth more than that!

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EDIT: I put this at the top of the page so you see it- NEITHER OF THOSE BIKES I RECOMMENDED ARE OVER $400.

Not $4000, not $2000, not even $1000. f#%$ing people that don't read answers after asking questions...

Maybe my answer was too long and it confused you. I'm sorry if I used words that were too long.



Let's get our definitions straight and maybe that'll get you your answer right away.

Mountain bikes are for riding on trails... you drive it to a site, take it off the car, ride it. When you are done you put it back on the car and take it home. A hybrid is a slower, more comfortable version of a road bike that may be taken anywhere there is a paved surface (including finely ground stone)... think of molasses compared to high fructose corn syrup of a road bike.

I am making the assumption that you are thinking of an ALL TERRAIN bike or hybrid. An all terrain bike is intended for a 50/50 mix (or so) of on road/offroad riding up to rain rutted dirt roads or worn trails. The reason I think this is what you want is that mountain bike pricing STARTS at about $700 and go up while ATB pricing starts at about $250 and end about $700.

Enough of the gobbledegoop. Regarding an ATB, you would be very hard pressed to find a better specced bike than a Diamondback Response. This model has been in the lineup since at least 1998 and has always been a very good value. As far as a hybrid you should, at the very least, consider a Diamondback Insight 1 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NXO62M/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1/183-5148203-8543663?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_r=0WEBV2MDFV98DM7T4HF2&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_i=B002LFRTTM which is available from amazon.com.

BEFORE I GET JUMPED ON, I am not backing too far away from recommending that amateurs NOT buy bikes online with the following:

Prior to ordering a bike online, get fitted to a similar model from a bike shop. Order the bike, then bring the bike IN THE BOX to the same shop for building. The labor will be about $50 and worth every penny. Then, go back to the shop for anything you might need such as helmets, bottle cages, fenders, pumps, and extra inner tubes. You'll both be winners.

The reason I am even suggesting this is because I have supreme confidence in the quality of Diamondback and Raleigh products. I don't think any other company is as careful about what goes in the box.

How much should I pay for a 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan?

Nii

8,000 miles, comes with saddle bags, road pegs, windshield, two full helmets, and no prior problems.

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You didn't say what size it was. There's a big difference!

It's not that easy to say what a used motorcycle is worth. The Blue Book is not really useful for motorcycles and sports cars because people usually want them so bad they're willing to pay more than BB price for a good one.

So much depends on how well the bike has been cared for. A bike with records of dealer service and regular oil changes is worth a lot more. Added equipment raises the value somewhat (but not nearly to the amount the equipment originally cost). Good cosmetic condition raises the value. 8000 miles is just barely broken in for a Japanese motorcycle. But tires are only good for about 10k miles, so consider that you might have to replace them soon.

Spend a few minutes on your local Craigslist and see what comparable bikes go for--not just Vulcan but Yamaha Star, Honda Shadow, etc., in that size range.

Also, before you accept the helmets, and their added value in the deal, make sure one of them fits you! 8^)

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