Swim Bike Run
Slowtwitch.com
  • Login >
Slowtwitch.com
Search menu
Hot Forum Topics

Poll

Comfort While Cycling
How much does comfort while cycling influence your overall race performance?
View Results


Home > Forum > Triathlon Forum > First Tri Bike - What to Choose?

Triathlon Forum

Back To ForumPrint Thread

Login required to started new threads

Login required to post replies

Tri
Classifieds
Lavender
Jobs
Notices
First Tri Bike - What to Choose?
Quote | Reply
tritexas
Dec 30, 16 19:02
Post #1 of 6 (1116 views)
Just had a bike fit completed and 3 bikes came back as good options based on my measurements and price range... looking for constructive input on these. Pro's/Con's. This will be my first tri bike and I am having a hard time discerning how to compare them.

- Felt IA 16 - size 54 -
- Scott Plasma 20 - size 54 -
- Obrea Ordu M30 - Size small -
(all 3 have Shimano 105 components)
Quote Reply
Re: First Tri Bike - What to Choose? [tritexas] [ In reply to ]
Quote | Reply
exxxviii
Dec 30, 16 19:33
Post #2 of 6 (1096 views)
The IA 16 is probably the fastest between those three. The rear brake sucks, but that is easily remedied with an Ultegra direct mount (or better). Some folks hate the Calpack on the Felt. But unless you are racing full IM distance, the concerns may be irrelevant.
Quote Reply
Re: First Tri Bike - What to Choose? [tritexas] [ In reply to ]
Quote | Reply
jimatbeyond
Dec 30, 16 20:15
Post #3 of 6 (1057 views)
What is your price range?
Quote Reply
Re: First Tri Bike - What to Choose? [jimatbeyond] [ In reply to ]
Quote | Reply
tritexas
Dec 30, 16 21:15
Post #4 of 6 (1033 views)
3k is my upper limit, ideally a bit less though.
Quote Reply
Re: First Tri Bike - What to Choose? [tritexas] [ In reply to ]
Quote | Reply
georged
Dec 30, 16 22:44
Post #5 of 6 (996 views)
The IA has the best wind tunnel data. If it's not significantly more expensive I'd get that one.
'It never gets easier, you just get crazier.'
Quote Reply
Re: First Tri Bike - What to Choose? [tritexas] [ In reply to ]
Quote | Reply
endosch2
Dec 31, 16 8:20
Post #6 of 6 (864 views)
tritexas wrote:
3k is my upper limit, ideally a bit less though.

If it fits you look for a closeout P2 for around 2k, then get wheels or a crank based power meter all for under 3 k.
Quote Reply
Back To ForumPrint Thread

Our Partners

transition-DOT-area-AT-slowtwitch-DOT-com

Advertise with us

©1999-2024 Slowtwitch, Inc., and Slowtwitch.com
Reproduction of material from any Slowtwitch.com page
without written permission is strictly prohibited.