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Like the guy in this video, Long socks and knicker bockers?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3M9w9fC7tg The look is spoiled a bit by the helmet laws here. Last edited by Xauterus; 17-03-2014 at 12:02 PM. |
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exactly.
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i think it depends what you want from your bike and how much riding you plan on doing and the type of riding. for a social rider like myself, tiagra does the job. if you can afford a higher spec, then by all means go for it, but if you don't quite have the budget, then tiagra will work fine. the bottom of the range Sora i would steer clear of though, as that still uses the little thumb toggles for changing down gears. |
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105 has only had hidden cables for maybe the last 2 years, 105 is better quality than Tiagra, but the thing is, the quality filters down with some years and models i.e 105 quality today is probably what was ultegra a few years ago
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I dont know how you ride the bottom bike Henri. You must have the Cavendish sprinters position down pat.
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Good on you for having a crack at Tri's
A normal road bike will be fine for your race. If you catch the bug after checking out all of the awesome machines other people are riding (usually $10,000+ bikes), then start looking for a tri-specific bike (Shiv). Entry level Shivs can be had for sub $3,000 with 105 groupset like this ![]() Add about 2-4 grand for carbon race wheels ![]() My mrs does Triathlons, have seen a lot of bike porn over the years
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#1269 | ||
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some bike porn from the 2012 Melbourne Ironman
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yeah I spose looking at it from that aspect, it's not too far off the same rake.
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I used to do tri's back when it was a young sport and there was no such thing as tri bikes, you just added a pair of bars to your existing handle bars on your road bike and away you went.
Personally anything up to Olympic distance and a road bike is more than adequate. Anything over that then I would consider a tri bike as being necessary if your going to really get into the sport. |
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You'll find a decent aero helmet, concentration on aero riding technique and bike fit (and to some extent maintaining wattage) will do a lot more in terms of overall speed than the bike alone.
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I personally like the second one more. I like the more aero frame, but yeah both bikes would suit you well. I'd be changing the wheels down the track, as they are pretty heavy, but nothing to worry about straight away..
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Feel free to propose another. I'm looking at $1600-1800 in SEQ
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Well I'm now registered for the GC triathlon, but Im not concerned about the 5k run or the swim, it's the bike ride....mainly because I don't have one yet HAHAHa.
That should spice things up |
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Trev
Join Date: Apr 2006
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If someone is after some tri bars and shifters etc. for their roadbike I have the ones off my Avanti Kona. I am in country Victoria but get down to Melbourne from time to time. Swap for a case of Little Creatures Pale Ale or what have you :-)
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not sure if you can option any driveline you want, but i would be looking for something with compact cranks and even 11-28 cassette. those bikes show me how much value there is in bikes these days. full carbon with 105 would have been double that price not long ago. for your budget, you should be able to find something pretty decent. |
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The whole ride is essentially flat, it goes up and down the Gold Coast Broadwater for a couple laps. Thanks to google earth it shows an elevation change between 3-11m so it's pretty tame.
I've done SFA riding since I was a kid, but that's part of the fun, I didn't think about it I just did it. |
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Trev
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I am going to replace my old sickles with this pair I think.
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-au/...specifications http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-au/...specifications
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It hurts to look at gear that good.
I waited too long to pick up a 2013 X1 Trance which I wished I never missed. Time heals all wounds, and if anyone wants to check out a bike in the Valley this weekend that would be good because I know bugger all about bikes |
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Back on topic, had compact cranks fitted to my bike the other week. Man, I am kicking myself for not doing this sooner. ![]()
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Trev
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Break in ride for the new roadie yesterday. Hills still hurt, a lot... :-)
Roadie is Giant Defy Advanced 0. This is a relaxed geometry roadie with some sacrifice of speed for comfort. Has Di2 electronic shifting and carbon frame, ultegra everything. The new MTB is Giant Anthem Advanced 27.5.1
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aaw nice steed Trev. Di2 is a dream of mine. win win
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Rob
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its sad that there are such closed minds out there, and as pointed out by those able to think rationally, it is only a minority that cause the issues in all groups. unfortunately the same old arguments are always used (rego etc). motorists adament licence plates would make a difference due to accountability, but ironically ignoring how little effect it makes to car drivers breaking the law. anyways, whenever i'm in discussion about cyclists on roads making it difficult for cars to pass, i just ask them what respect they would give if it was an animal on the side of the road. most would slow down and give a wide berth of an animal, but somehow can't give the same respect to a human being. says a lot for those members of society really. |
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Trev
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First proper ride for the new MTB.
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