Nothing new how close to race day?

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I just ordered a new Guru and can’t wait for it to arrive! I was really hoping when I started down this path of buying a new bike that I’d be able to train on it and race it at Vineman Half…now I’m not so sure that’ll happen. I still have to wait another week or two for it to get here. So, my question to all of you is at what point do I just keep on keepin on with the 'ole bike and not go with my new Guru? How soon to race day is too late to switch??

Much thanks!
~danban

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Probably depends on how different it is from your current bike. I’d say when you get it, go out for a 56 mile ride on it, then try to run a bit off of it. If it feels the same or substantially better than your old bike then go for it. If it arrives too close to race day to allow a 56 mile ride than…