WTB: Triathlon frame 48cm

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I’m looking for a cheap small size triathlon frame (top tube around 48cm), as long as in the right size I’ll consider any brand.

Thanks,
Sérgio

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http://www.coloradocyclist.com/common/products/productdisplay2_v2.cfm?PRRFNBR=35634&CGRFNBR=810&CRPCGNBR=810&CI=1,263,810&TextMode=0
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Wow! That’s a good deal. Not cheap, but still a good deal.

Sergio, I’ll be curious to hear if you find something? Does it need to be 700c wheels? That seems to be the hard part. Only two inexpensive semi-tri x-small 700c frames I’ve found are the Giant TCR Aero and the K2 T-Nine/Red Zone.

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Sergio,

The QR Lucero mentioned in the previous post is 48cm for the seat tube. Top tube is much longer.

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Actually I forgot to mention, it should be 650c since I already have a racing wheelset.

In fact is a pretty good deal, for a really nice frame, but I’m looking for something cheaper since I only race a couple of non-draft triathlons per season.

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Thanks for the warning, Justin!

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I have a zipp 2001 in xs, 650 wheels, some DA on it. Was going to throw it on ebay this weekend as wife decided babies were more important than triathlons & never rode it. You’ll need to put a seat + new tires, but for $400, it is serviceable.

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Actually I am interested in the XS Zipp can you send some pictures?

Thanks

Mike

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What’s the “geometry/size range” on your xs zipp 2001? I am 5’6" and still looking for a frame. thanks!

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GasMunky,

I have a 2005 Cervelo P2K frame in new condition for sale.

51cm/700c wheels. Asking $1000. I’m 5’3 and the top tube is a little too long for me (even w/ 70mm stem). But as far as getting in a low aero position, I can still get the arm rest pads to be 3 inches below top of saddle. Since you are taller, it may fit you perfectly.

Reply if interested.

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BTW, the 2005 P2k comes w/ new carbon aero seatpost, 2005 model Wolf TT fork and integrated headset.

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I have a Trek 2000 that I was going to sell as a whole bike, but would sell the frame/fork. I think it’s a 48, it’s small and 650 C. The frame is aluminum with aero downtube (other tubes are round) and an Icon carbon fork. I’ll post more info if you’re interested.

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Hi Steve,

I might be interested. Can you post (or PM me) more details on the geometry and price?

Thanks!

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OK, these are not official Trek specs, but my own measurements just eyeballing it with a tape measure and then converting to metric:

TT c-c 49
ST c-top 47
Standover 71
HT 9.5

I currently have the post collar rotated forward, so the center of the saddle is 4" behind the BB, and 24" above it. I don’t have a scientific calculator handy, but if you want to know this angle, do arcsin 0.16666 and subtract the result from 90.

I don’t know anything about marketing bike components, but I’m thinking this frame is worth $200-ish including the carbon fork and headset. I’d probably include the stem and seatpost if you want them.