Does anyone have a road bike? I borrowed a buddy's Trek 2100c for a triathlon last weekend and now I am finally going to buy a road bike of my own. I have looked at a bunch of bikes (Trek, Scott, Specialized, Fuji and a few others) and the best setup for the price seems to be the Trek 2.1. It's the updated version of the 2100. I would prefer around a $1500 or less budget but could spend more for the right bike.

 

Does anyone have any tips for purchasing a bike? I am looking for more than just an entry level bike that is suitable for both triathlons and group riding (so I'd like to stick with a road bike rather than a tri bike). I am fine with an aluminum frame and I have been told to be focused on the specs to compare bikes.

 

I plan on doing a couple more triathlons this year. Obviously training for those would log some serious mileage on a bike.

 

 

A little background, I am 25 and was a wrestler at Michigan State. I spend most of my workout time running or swimming (some mountain biking). I basically took a few years off of working out after I stopped wrestling, so in three months of training I was down to a 1:33 half marathon. Now I am training to break 3 hours on a marathon. After that (and running Boston), my goal is to do at least a half Ironman.

I come to this thread with no information on bikes, but I do want one to have additional options for cross-training and as something to do.

 

Congrats on the half time and running Boston. That's bad ass that you've qualified; best of luck on going sub-3!

 

 

Haven't qualified yet greasy. Horse before the cart, sorry for any confusion haha.

Jealousy redacted.

My road bike is a Trek Pilot 5.0, about 2 years old. Fully composite bike. I added TT bars and a Selle San Marco seat. I love that rig, and am a fan of Trek generally.

 

That said, its not an entry level bike. If this is your first road bike, don't go overboard.

 

No matter what road bike you get, I HIGHLY recommend you get a professional fitting on it after you buy it. Higher end shops will offer this for free if you buy a bike from them. They put you on the bike on a trainer, and tune all the variables for your body - seat height, neck and head set height, pedals and stays, etc. Absolutely worth it.

 

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My son has been riding a Trek for a couple years now and really loves it. It was one of their more entry level models, I believe he paid somewhere just over $1,000 a couple years ago. I'm wishing I had a road bike, I have a Cannondale mountain bike I love, but it is rather limited to where it fits best down here.

I have a 2008 Trek 1.2 and I am in love with it. It's entry level but with racing geometry and super light. I don't really know the difference between entry level and non entry level to be honest. Just find the one that rides right with you. Try a lot of bikes out.

Bought a Scattante R670 with Shimano Ultegra components over the weekend. The bike is awesome. Took it out for ten miles on Monday and another twenty miles today. I couldn't be happier with my decision.