tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938853225971401970.post3480389271483317208..comments2016-10-08T15:44:15.268-07:00Comments on Triathlons for Dummies: Good Deals on Bikes ReviewUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938853225971401970.post-10056021430024974482011-02-10T18:09:03.289-08:002011-02-10T18:09:03.289-08:00Well for triathlons I would highly suggest a bike ...Well for triathlons I would highly suggest a bike that is aerodynamic. As triathlons are not draft legal finding a bike that you are aerodynamic on will make a huge difference for you. Other than that, if you are looking for bikes on craigslist I would look for a bike that seems to work well and is in good condition.<br /><br />VGemayelTry 4 Dummieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14405356030744851502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938853225971401970.post-52326068584761614932010-10-19T13:25:58.172-07:002010-10-19T13:25:58.172-07:00I am an avid runner, just getting into tris. I am...I am an avid runner, just getting into tris. I am training for a marathon which is in December but want to start my tri training shortly after. I am lacking in my swimming skills and although I teach spinning at the University of Central Flordia gym I know road biking is much different. My biggest worry right now is the cost of getting started because I do not have a bike. I am 5'8" with a 33" inseam and I live in Orlando, Fl. Do you know of any deals in my area? I have been searching craigs list but I never know what is good or badAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938853225971401970.post-84173463892907026272009-07-29T10:12:54.032-07:002009-07-29T10:12:54.032-07:00Glad I could help :) As far as your mountain bike ...Glad I could help :) As far as your mountain bike goes its your first triathlon, so you'll be fine. Just like you said you want to finish not win the thing. I suggest that you race fat tire division as you will be most competitive there. I would not spend too much money on fixing your mountain bike, you are better off spending the money on a tri bike. Although for your first couple of triathlons a mountain bike will help you do want you need, finishing... If you have any other questions feel free to shoot them my way :D <br /><br />VGemayelTry 4 Dummieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14405356030744851502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938853225971401970.post-12916820670563499382009-07-28T10:49:00.908-07:002009-07-28T10:49:00.908-07:00Hello, love the site! I am competing (or really, j...Hello, love the site! I am competing (or really, just completing) in my first sprint triathlon in a few months. I only have a mountain bike (Trek 850). It has thin "road" tires, but has mountain bike "straight bar" handle bars. Because I'm a beginner and am just looking to finish, is it a big deal using this bike? Should I make any investments, like handle bars? The only thing I've done is added clip pedals.<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />Donovandonovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15688526528050018352noreply@blogger.com