I'm looking for a racer to train for my triathlon,as i did not have any experience.i need help and advise!!!

Question

as My height is 173cm,i don't know what kind of frame size would be suitable for me!!!

Answer 1

Tri's are great and everybody s new at some point so ignore the insulting comments!

From your size I am going to guess you want a 54/56cm bike.
however, the most important thing when buying a bike is fit and then quality of frame (you can always upgrade the components as they wear out).
Most frames are designed so that the top tube length is the same as the down tube. So if you have particularly short or long legs for your height you will struggle. Your best bet is to go to a specialist bike store, and have them measure you, they will then be able to recommend frame styles and sizes for you to try. Plus they will then fit the bike when you buy it (seat height, seat angle, handlebar angle, etc)

I would also suggest joining a local triathlon club, for training partners and advice, and of course discounts!

Answer 2

Get yourself to your local, non-halfords, bike shop for advice. They'll be able to fit you to a bike, set it up for you, and will also likely cut you a deal if you buy a bike plus accessories at the same time. Especially if you are able to pay cash.

I'm 180cm or so, and I have a 17" moutain bike (used to have a 19" and before that 18" but I find the 17 fits me perfectly). Racers tend to come up bigger, as you don't need frame clearance in the same way on a racer. You're probably looking at a 20" frame, but again the shop will fit you properly for the right frame.

And as for doing a triathlon... just get out on similar terrain and pretend you're actually doing it, and build up your time as your muscles and fitness improve.

Answer 3

Check this site to start with:
www.evanscycles.com/about.jsp


Giant and Trek make good triathlon bikes and racers.
Best if you go to a good bike shop and ask around and get all the information you can.

Talk to more experience triathletes, coaches, etc.

As a guess I would say a 56 or 58 cm frame would be about the size to star getting the bike fitted to you.

Luck.

Answer 4

Check out your local bike shop. They will be glad to answer that question. It also depends on your goals. Are you just going to race or also paticipate in endurance events? They'll know the answer and you'll get a chance to meet some nice people.

Answer 5

It depends on what you're looking to spend. You could drop thousands of dollars on a tri bike and hate racing, that doens't make much sense for your first race, does it?

At this point, I say either borrow a bike from a teammate or friend or family member or invest in an entry-level roadbike. Use a local bike shop and get fit there. They can recommend bikes in your price range for your level of experience, terrain and goals. If you borrow a bike try to borrow one from someone with a similar bulid to yours.

I did my first triathlon on a Huffy mountain bike because i wasn;t about to drop money on an investment for something I might hate doing. The next season I lent the bike to a friend for HER first tri and since then it's been the traditional tri-first-timer bike for people who want to try a triathlon but don't know if they want to continue racing.

Once you get a bike, make sure you train for the distance and terrain you'll be racing. Join a cycling group of you're not already a member or find a tri team in your area ot train with. Your best source of information is experience so by interacting with other riders you benefit from their experiences as well as establish your own.

DON'T FORGET YOUR HELMET!!!

Something my step brother told me when I started riding has stuck with me and that's "Don't stop pedaling, no matter what just keep pedaling." I find myself repeating this in my head on uphills and downhills and flats and whenever my legs get tired. Consistent cadence on the bike helps create endurance and keeps your muscles from fatiguing or bonking on longer rides.

Enjoy your first tri, look at it as a learning experience! If you find that you like it (which I am sure you will!) then look into getting a decent road bike and going from there. The first race is always a learning experience. You'll learn about triathlon but more importantly you'll learn about yourself.

Also, check out www.beginnertriathlete.com for a plethora of resources including training logs, workouts, teams, clubs, events, race reports, time logs, etc - for free!

Good luck!

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Answer 7

dont go daft for a bike, get a road bike and dont worry to much about the size, when you start to get the bug you will have been reading all the books and magazines and by then you will have a better idea what your looking for, try and borrow a bike to get you started

Answer 8

It all depends on how serious you are as a triathelete. Serious triatheletes buy tri-bikes. These are slightly heavier than normal road bikes but by way of their better aerodynamics are more efficient bikes for triatheletes who do not normally ride in a pack. Who makes good tri-bikes? Check out Trek, Giant and if you want some exculsivity, Kuota.

Answer 9

hey im ur height and i hav a 54 cm road bike, but it depends on the brand of road bike as they hav diff sizing 4 the diff brands so u shuld relaly go 2 shop and get fittd

Answer 10

If you dont know what kind of bike you need do you really think you are ready to do a triathlon.
speedo do nice trunks and i recommend a pair of Nikes