Hi All,
I haven't posted for a while but used to a lot on the old forums. I am starting to get into triathlons, to the extent that I want to replace my hybrid bike with a road or even tri bike. So is anyone out there thinking of selling an unwanted bike that might be suitable? Female-specific frame might be better, although I am willing to consider anything. I am on a budget but will consider any bikes as and when I find them. I am 5' 6'' so I gather that a 52 or 54 frame would suit me. If anyone can help, mail me please on njoyce@iir-conferences.com
I'm also looking for a wetsuit if anyone has one they no longer want!
Thanks in advance, Nicola
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The Giant Bikes are nice - I have a lovely TCR, but I'm not parting with it sorry.
Have a look in Cycling Weekly mag - lots of ads there.
Good luck !
If you can wait until early next year you could try buying new from your local bike shop - this is when they get rid of this years models to make way for the new improved 2003 machines. Plenty of bargains if you shop around.
Martin.
PS, I don't mean Halfords! Buy Cycling Weekly for some ideas of shops in your area.
Cheers, Nicola
TCR sounds interesting - do you know what groupset it has on it (that's the transmission, gears and brakes) and what wheels ?
Generally when buying a bike the frame is most important, followed by wheels and then the groupset. You can always upgrade the small things, so long as they work. Upgrading the frame is more expensive.
If it's still for sale buy it ! The TCR1 TCR2 and TCR3 are all great bikes which many triathletes and time trialists use. The current prce fpr a TCR3 is £975 and a TCR1 is £1495, Giant also do a Carbon fibre composite one for over £3000.
Richard Allen who won 1/2 Iron Man in Wales last year used one.
Check out www.triuk.com
Still quite overwhelmed by the 2nd hand bikes out there, plus end-of-range cheaper bikes, my lack of even basic bike knowledge doesn't help...
I'll get there somehow!
Ta all, Nic
Will