To All Yee Experts,
I am Marine AV8B pilot currently stationed in Afghanistan. We are over here flying combat missions on a daily basis; a unique experience to say the least. Before I deployed last summer, I did two short course Tris; one on MTB, the other on my very old college road bike. I am fairly good shape (10k 36 min) for a forty yr old and am looking at taking up the sport with enthusiasm. My road bike is a 1986 Sport Bianchi poorly configured for Tris only profile bars. There is no good LBS in CONUS where I live; three hour drive to SD or PHX. New baby prevents frequent travel. I have done all my research on line while over here. I have read and understand the importance of proper bike fit. Unfortunately it isn't practical given the above listed reasons. I am in the market for a used titanium bike that I can race and train on. I have am hard on my products and enjoyed the ride of a Merlin Cyrene I rode on leave last summer. I know that Cervelo, Kestrel and others make some fine carbon and aluminum bikes. I would like to by a tri specific but may go the way of road (Tuscany or Cyrene) and then modify using some of Dan's and others suggestions. I have looked over the specs and reviews of the Blade (not good), Saber, Pican-Ti, Aerial among others. Using several web links, I downloaded bike fitting specs and then had my flight surgeon assist me in completing the measurements. Of course the specs are designed for road bikes and due to the more desired areo position I am at a loss of what size tri-bike would fit me. Below are some of my specs as we could best determine.
Overall Height: 169cm (66.5")
Inseam:75cm (29.75")
Body Height (Floor to sternum notch): 140cm (55")
I welcome any recommendations on what size bike, model and make would best fit me in the titanium arena. I am currently monitoring EBAY and can purchase and ship to wife. I thought I would be able to race this summer upon our return, but we recently found out we will be staying longer than expected. Small price for freedom.
I am Marine AV8B pilot currently stationed in Afghanistan. We are over here flying combat missions on a daily basis; a unique experience to say the least. Before I deployed last summer, I did two short course Tris; one on MTB, the other on my very old college road bike. I am fairly good shape (10k 36 min) for a forty yr old and am looking at taking up the sport with enthusiasm. My road bike is a 1986 Sport Bianchi poorly configured for Tris only profile bars. There is no good LBS in CONUS where I live; three hour drive to SD or PHX. New baby prevents frequent travel. I have done all my research on line while over here. I have read and understand the importance of proper bike fit. Unfortunately it isn't practical given the above listed reasons. I am in the market for a used titanium bike that I can race and train on. I have am hard on my products and enjoyed the ride of a Merlin Cyrene I rode on leave last summer. I know that Cervelo, Kestrel and others make some fine carbon and aluminum bikes. I would like to by a tri specific but may go the way of road (Tuscany or Cyrene) and then modify using some of Dan's and others suggestions. I have looked over the specs and reviews of the Blade (not good), Saber, Pican-Ti, Aerial among others. Using several web links, I downloaded bike fitting specs and then had my flight surgeon assist me in completing the measurements. Of course the specs are designed for road bikes and due to the more desired areo position I am at a loss of what size tri-bike would fit me. Below are some of my specs as we could best determine.
Overall Height: 169cm (66.5")
Inseam:75cm (29.75")
Body Height (Floor to sternum notch): 140cm (55")
I welcome any recommendations on what size bike, model and make would best fit me in the titanium arena. I am currently monitoring EBAY and can purchase and ship to wife. I thought I would be able to race this summer upon our return, but we recently found out we will be staying longer than expected. Small price for freedom.