New Bike? - A lot harder than buying a car!!

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Hi all from a new member:)

I am new to triathlon and to knowing anything about bikes other that ensuring the tyres have enough air in them to keep the rims off the deck!!

Apart from a road bike for Tri, I am also in the market for a new car, and I can tell you picking a car is a whole, whole bunch easier than picking a suitable bike.:(

I was at tri training this morning and out of some 30 bikes there were some 25 different makes:eek:

Interesting stuff!!

I shall battle on and have a good look through this most excellent forum that clearly is chock full of the stuff I need to make a decision.

Cheers,

AdamVW

Yeah there is so much out there and endless amount of advice.

If it is only for triathlons, go for stiff and aerodynamic. Not comfortable like a standard road bike but fast.

Keep us updated with how you are getting on.

Hi Adam,

Welcome to the Big Forum! :D

Have a look in the Aus Forums Section for some of my re-build topics. http://www.cyclingforums.com/t363004.html We may be able to upgrade your Hybrid. ;)