Hello All,
I am a 24 year old runner (3:30 LA Marathon '04) who is now an age group triathlete wannabe. I've been borrowing my bro-in-law's Merlin (road geom with aero bars) for a few rides. Now I'm on a quest to find my own ride.
I am looking to work up to 1/2 and full Ironman distance races next year (will be doing a lot of riding).
My wallet...er...wife, says I can spend up to $2,300 for the complete bike (pedals, etc. included). I think that puts me in the Aluminum/Ultegra category. I am looking for a steep (76-78 degree) geometry bike.
With so many brands to choose from, which should I narrow my search to? Which tend to fit athletes with longer torsos? The measurements that God gave me are as follows:
Ht. 5'8" Wt. 175 lbs. Inseam 83 cm Torso 58 cm Thigh 40 cm
Arm 63 cm U.B.M 121 cm Shoulder 44 cm
Hopefully those of you out there with experience can look at these measurements and help me narrow my search. If anyone my size has had a good experience on their ride, chime in!
Thank you in advance.
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I am fat, AGAIN!
I am a 24 year old runner (3:30 LA Marathon '04) who is now an age group triathlete wannabe. I've been borrowing my bro-in-law's Merlin (road geom with aero bars) for a few rides. Now I'm on a quest to find my own ride.
I am looking to work up to 1/2 and full Ironman distance races next year (will be doing a lot of riding).
My wallet...er...wife, says I can spend up to $2,300 for the complete bike (pedals, etc. included). I think that puts me in the Aluminum/Ultegra category. I am looking for a steep (76-78 degree) geometry bike.
With so many brands to choose from, which should I narrow my search to? Which tend to fit athletes with longer torsos? The measurements that God gave me are as follows:
Ht. 5'8" Wt. 175 lbs. Inseam 83 cm Torso 58 cm Thigh 40 cm
Arm 63 cm U.B.M 121 cm Shoulder 44 cm
Hopefully those of you out there with experience can look at these measurements and help me narrow my search. If anyone my size has had a good experience on their ride, chime in!
Thank you in advance.
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I am fat, AGAIN!