I am looking to add a bike for a half-ironman I hope to complete in April. Currently I have trek 5000 roadbike, but I think I'd like to add a tri-bike. Can anyone advise what they think is a better bike from these three:
$895 NEW
Save up to 60% off new Triathlon Bikes - Motobecane 2010 Nemesis
$1100 USED (This is the ad off Craigs list)
[I]I bought this new in 2006 to race triathalons and no I am switching sports ..... 57 cm Specialized Robiaux Comp Road bike, all components upgraded with shimano ultegras , clip in pedals and training toe in pedals, new tires before last race. LIGHT BIKE! 4200.00 brand new, IM ONLY SELLING THIS BECAUSE IM DONE RIDING ROAD AND WANT A MOUNTAIN BIKE !!
$500 USED (Ad from Craigs List)
Javelin Tri-Bike, 59cm Frame , Just over a year old
Javelin ‘Sizzano’ For Sale. The Sizzano is Javelin’s entry level Tri-Bike that retailed for $1200.00. This is a true Tri-bike with aggressive geometry and built around the Shimano 105 series components (36 x 50 teeth crankset). PRICE: $500.00
Bike Includes:
Fork: Zero Aero Carbon 1 1/8 Alloy Steer Tube
Headset: FSA Orbit DL 1 1/8
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 9speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105 9speed
Shift Levers: Shimano Dura Ace Bar End
Brake Levers: TektroRX 4.0
Brake Calipers: Tektro423 AG
Bottom Bracket: RPM ISIS 9400AL
Crankset: RPM 36/50 CassetteSram12-25 9speed
Chain: KMC 9 Speed
Wheelset: Alex DR13 32-hole w/ Sealed Hubs
Tires: Continental Ultra Gatorskin (700x23)
Handlebar: Oval R700 Cow horn w/ Oval Slam Clip-on’s
Bar Tape: Cinelli Cork Ribbon
Stem: Oval R300
Seatpost: Kalloy27.2
Saddle: Selle Italia Onda
Pedals: Look KEO Classic
Waterbottle Cages: XLAB Mini-wing (Rear Saddle mount System)