Hi
Noob to the forums. Been taking part in triathlons for about 5 years now. Either gone longer or faster each year (apart from 2018 when I didn't train and the results showed!). Looking to step up to 70.3 this year (Cotswolds Classic).
I currently ride a Canyon Endurace CF SL 9.0, with the original DT Swiss wheels running Schwalbe Pro One tyres tubeless.
Previously I have attached some cheap and cheerful Token tri bars on and done my best to stay in an aero position as long as possible.
I am taking the 70.3 much more seriously than I have done any other event and I want to really push myself to do well. I'd love to do under 5:20, but if I could get close to 5 hours I'd be over the moon. It's a pretty flat course, and I expect my best chance of gaining time is on the bike. My swim is improving, but realistically that's only going to save me 5 minutes at best. And I don't think I'll ever be a fast runner.
So - my question is, with a budget of ÂŁ500-800, am I better off investing in making my current bike more aero (with some 50-60mm deep carbon aero wheels, some better aero clip-on bars and a proper bike fit), or buying an older second hand TT bike off the internet?
thoughts?
Thanks in advance
Simon
Noob to the forums. Been taking part in triathlons for about 5 years now. Either gone longer or faster each year (apart from 2018 when I didn't train and the results showed!). Looking to step up to 70.3 this year (Cotswolds Classic).
I currently ride a Canyon Endurace CF SL 9.0, with the original DT Swiss wheels running Schwalbe Pro One tyres tubeless.
Previously I have attached some cheap and cheerful Token tri bars on and done my best to stay in an aero position as long as possible.
I am taking the 70.3 much more seriously than I have done any other event and I want to really push myself to do well. I'd love to do under 5:20, but if I could get close to 5 hours I'd be over the moon. It's a pretty flat course, and I expect my best chance of gaining time is on the bike. My swim is improving, but realistically that's only going to save me 5 minutes at best. And I don't think I'll ever be a fast runner.
So - my question is, with a budget of ÂŁ500-800, am I better off investing in making my current bike more aero (with some 50-60mm deep carbon aero wheels, some better aero clip-on bars and a proper bike fit), or buying an older second hand TT bike off the internet?
thoughts?
Thanks in advance
Simon