I'm going to compete in a triathlon this year, but I'm more concerned with having a comfortable bicycle to ride for fun than anything else.
2007-04-13 07:54:38 · 5 answers · asked by archangel72901 4 in Sports ➔ Cycling
If you are doing a triathlon you are going to need a road bike. Unfortunately, many people find road bikes uncomfortable, but they are the only bike specifically designed for riding mileage on pavement. You could get a hybrid, but it will not serve you well in competition and may leave you wishing you had a bike more specifically designed for the kind of riding you do. I would go to a local shop and get some advice from someone who know the local terrain and scene.
2007-04-13 08:20:11 · answer #1 · answered by Jay P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine's a Raleigh, and I love it. It's lasted a long time, it's comfortable and easy to ride, and best of all it's light. I have no trouble hanging it upside down on hooks in the garage ceiling, and I'm not that strong. It's a great bike.
2007-04-13 08:03:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
I would get a road bike rather than a tri-specific bike.
There are many brands of good bikes. I would go to your local bike shop and try a few. I would try Trek, Specialized, Cervelo, Raleigh and Lemond bikes.
They have their own geometries and what might be very comfortable to one may not be to you. Best bet is just to ride them and see what you like.
2007-04-13 16:25:38 · answer #3 · answered by SoCalBiker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that a hybrid is your superb wager - this is going to experience lots nicer for you while the roads are flat, and gets you over the tough areas too. A mountain motorbike may be lots nicer on the tough roads, on the rate of greater weight to haul around and massive knobby tires that are additionally greater artwork to pedal. i exploit my difficult-tail mountain motorbike for the two commute and play - i might might desire to artwork greater reliable on the paved surfaces than the line motorcycles, yet heck, that merely skill i'm in greater applicable shape :-). It additionally delivers the possibility to discover some short-cuts that a highway motorbike can no longer cope with, and can supply you of challenge to aim off-highway trails, which isn't purely magnificent exercising, yet one heck of various exciting.
2016-12-26 06:31:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try one of these...
http://www.optibike.com/%20%20index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=44&Itemid=24
And save your energy for the other two legs of the triathalon.
2007-04-13 08:32:43 · answer #5 · answered by John Boy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋