OK, so seriously shopping for a new tri bike. Could use some input. Haven't had a fit in a few years so sprung for a Guru fitting last week (results attached). Here is info that may or not be helpful in generating recommendations:
- Fairly competitive in my AG. Turning 50 this year and goal is try and KQ at Placid. I think it is doable but need to have a good day and depends on who else shows up. Every minute counts.
- I'm 6'3", race weight is ~175# (have a few months to get there)
- Currently riding a BMC TM02 size L
- I have clearance from the boss to at least look at just about anything (in addition to turning 50 it is our 25th anniversary this year and I have not bought a new bike in about 7 years so I get to splurge), although still looking for decent value.
- Yes I am looking for the fastest bike for me but at the risk of starting another war I will lay it out there and say I am open (but not committed) to disc brakes. As a bigger guy I have issues with the shortcomings of carbon rim brakes in wet weather and am willing to consider discs.
- I travel with my bike a fair amount and do the majority of basic wrenching myself, so bonus points for ease of packing and servicing. I have a Ruster henhouse so double bonus if I can fit it in there and avoid the airline fees.
Here is my current short list in no particular order, although open to others:
Anything else to consider?
- Fairly competitive in my AG. Turning 50 this year and goal is try and KQ at Placid. I think it is doable but need to have a good day and depends on who else shows up. Every minute counts.
- I'm 6'3", race weight is ~175# (have a few months to get there)
- Currently riding a BMC TM02 size L
- I have clearance from the boss to at least look at just about anything (in addition to turning 50 it is our 25th anniversary this year and I have not bought a new bike in about 7 years so I get to splurge), although still looking for decent value.
- Yes I am looking for the fastest bike for me but at the risk of starting another war I will lay it out there and say I am open (but not committed) to disc brakes. As a bigger guy I have issues with the shortcomings of carbon rim brakes in wet weather and am willing to consider discs.
- I travel with my bike a fair amount and do the majority of basic wrenching myself, so bonus points for ease of packing and servicing. I have a Ruster henhouse so double bonus if I can fit it in there and avoid the airline fees.
Here is my current short list in no particular order, although open to others:
- QR PR6 or PR6 disc
- Cervelo P5 6 (I'd consider the P5X but it's hard for me to wrap my head around the 15k sticker...but lets pretend it's in the running.)
- Parlee TTIR
- Trek SC..although I hear travel/maintenance is not fun
- Love to include the Canyon Speedmax should they ever make landfall but don't think I can wait any longer
Anything else to consider?