OK, so I've listened to the advice from you guys and I've ordered the 2005 Quintana Roo Tequilo! I'm excited, and think it will be a great first Tri-bike. I'm going to A3S to pick it up.
I look forward to the time when I can post pictures and have you guys tell me "My Seat is Too High"[tm]
Trae
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So, as I said when I started this whole thing, that when I was finished with IMFL, I'd give The Giant back. My original intention was to give it back to the Slowtwitch community, but the original owner (the guy that gave it to Tibbs in the first place), has a friend who wants to get into triathlons, and needs a bike. I think it's fitting that TSR will keep on giving.
This will sorta leave me without a ride. :)
I have, as my profile now indicates, been working full time since June, and while I can't afford to spend a lot on a bike, the wife has agreed that we can stick proably around $1,000 on plastic. She's even OK'ed me up to $1500, but I don't know if I want to spend that much.
I've already decided that this is something I really want to do. I'm doing the Rock and Rollman again this June, I'm even thinking of an IM distance race to do in 2007! But, I need a bike. I really would like a true tri-bike instead of the road geometry. With the Giant, I got a fast forward seat post, and that helped things out somewhat, but I always felt I was too far back on the bike.
I'd LOVE to get a Cervelo Dual 10 but, I'd rather not spend more than $1,000 if I can help it.
I don't know anything about used stuff, and was thinking, maybe I could purchase a used frame, maybe even some other used components and get a decent bike for around $1,000 USD.
What do you think gang?
Thanks in advance,
Trae
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Trae McCombs
TSR - Sponsored by the Masses. Racing for the hell of it.
Ironman Finisher 2005 -- 14:09:18
I look forward to the time when I can post pictures and have you guys tell me "My Seat is Too High"[tm]
Trae
...
So, as I said when I started this whole thing, that when I was finished with IMFL, I'd give The Giant back. My original intention was to give it back to the Slowtwitch community, but the original owner (the guy that gave it to Tibbs in the first place), has a friend who wants to get into triathlons, and needs a bike. I think it's fitting that TSR will keep on giving.
This will sorta leave me without a ride. :)
I have, as my profile now indicates, been working full time since June, and while I can't afford to spend a lot on a bike, the wife has agreed that we can stick proably around $1,000 on plastic. She's even OK'ed me up to $1500, but I don't know if I want to spend that much.
I've already decided that this is something I really want to do. I'm doing the Rock and Rollman again this June, I'm even thinking of an IM distance race to do in 2007! But, I need a bike. I really would like a true tri-bike instead of the road geometry. With the Giant, I got a fast forward seat post, and that helped things out somewhat, but I always felt I was too far back on the bike.
I'd LOVE to get a Cervelo Dual 10 but, I'd rather not spend more than $1,000 if I can help it.
I don't know anything about used stuff, and was thinking, maybe I could purchase a used frame, maybe even some other used components and get a decent bike for around $1,000 USD.
What do you think gang?
Thanks in advance,
Trae
--
Trae McCombs
TSR - Sponsored by the Masses. Racing for the hell of it.
Ironman Finisher 2005 -- 14:09:18