Is this a good bike for an Olympic triathlon? I am going to race my first one in the summer and I can't tell if this bike is be a good choice or not.
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Its lightweight and sturdy. I've never done a triathlon so I wouldn't know what to look for. It is a great bike for the price. You would have to make some small upgrades, like seat and pedals. Hope this helps
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Well, it depends on why you are racing. If you are in the open or elite division, then no. But if you are just doing it for fun or competing against yourself then sure. This bike won't get you a podium finish but it is a step up in the right direction. I've ridden this in a sprint and an olympic, beats my old mtb bike handily.
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I bought this bike for my daughter that recently started training for first triathlon. Her friend who does triathlons helped her pick it out. I hope this helps you.
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I don't think so. This ain't a performance bike and it comes with many low quality parts (like crank set, hubs and bottom bracket). The frame is sturdy but is not too light, tough.
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I think this bike would be much too heavy for that purpose. You need a bike with a lighter frame. This is more a commuter road bike not suitable for competitive races.
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I would recommend a higher end bike for competition. This is a good starter bike and it is great for exercise or recreation, but it is simply not on par with Shimano or Fuji. It will do in a pinch, but I is not ideal.
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Morning,Thanks for the inquiry! Sorry for the confusion but that is an A to B bike for the rider who wants to get from point A to point B while maintaining the BMX feel, we wouldn't recommend it for racing. Have a great day!
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Me too, a spinal injury to L4 and L5 years ago and I find this VERY comfortable.I am also recouping from a stroke and find getting on and off this bike a bit of a challenge, but I can do it.This seems like a great bike after less than a week's use. I love it.
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I think this would be pushing it. I used it with my 2002 BMW K1200LT, which is a heavy bike at 867 lbs DRY. But it handled it barely. It was just for a short trip about 200 miles away. Worked fine for that, but I was desperate and made it work. But a trike would be much heavier, although the stability of the two rear wheels might make it acceptable. I do not know if triking that bike increases the loading of the front wheel much. Perhaps your trike manufacturer could give you that data. Even if you do get it to work, I think you would be over the capacity of this unit and taking chances. I think this would be pushing it. I used it with my 2002 BMW K1200LT, which is a heavy bike at 867 lbs DRY. But it handled it barely. It was just for a short trip about 200 miles away. Worked fine for that, but I was desperate and made it work. But a trike would be much heavier, although the stability of the two rear wheels might make it acceptable. I do not know if triking that bike increases the loading of the front wheel much. Perhaps your trike manufacturer could give you that data. Even if you do get it to work, I think you would be over the capacity of this unit and taking chances.
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Its really good. I ride pretty often and I never make it past a 4 on The Marcy Bike. I use 2 for the warmup / cool down. I belive it gets up to 9 on the settings... maybe one day I will get higher!
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G'day Dan. I have no idea what type of bike that is, but if I was you I would just go to the SRAM/RockShox website for advice on the bikes and types of riding that this fork would suit. Regards, Paul. PS: I haven't even got the darn forks fitted to my own bike yet, so don't have a clue about performance - apart from what I've read.
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It's a bike for an adult. The ride is comfortable, once you install a superior quality crankshaft and bottom bracket. Any basic/ entry level Shimano or SRAM parts should do fine. Don't break the bank by purchasing overly expensive components. I got some good deals and upgraded with very good SRAM components parts.
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Hi, This cycle won't stack up against the pro bike you're used to 100%. For the price, it's just not possible. BUT, with that being said, I personally haven't found a pro bike that it doesn't stack up to based on price and quality. I've had mine for a while now. Not only was set up easy (roughly 45 mins as the previous user stated) but it has been working exceptionally well since I bought it. You are most likely used to a bit more in terms of bells and whistles, but this bike cuts that out (lowering cost) while maintaining amazing quality. I would sincerely recommend this bike to anyone; it has been that great of an experience having one. Hope this helps!
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Hello, this bike is great. It is pretty quiet and a good overall bargain for the price. You should have no problem with the size of the bike. My wife is 5'4" and she is happy with it.
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Hi Susie, I personally thought this was a great bike for my grandson who was five at the time of purchase. Remember it's a glide and does not have wheels. My grandson loved the bike but preferred the wheels. It is an EXCELLENT 1st bike for little guys. If you have not watched the video please do so. It is great for teaching balance and can not me any easier to put together, 5min. Best of wishes with your decision. Enjoy! Donna KDonna T. Kasinak answered on January 25, 2013
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This bike is a fixed gear bike. I bought this bike for my grandson, he wanted one and loves it. He is 18 years old. If you under stand how this bike performs, then you might like it. he rides with out brakes, and loves to go very fast.
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I think the answers by others are good, but I say no. Go to a good sporting goods like Dick's or [my favorite] Academy Sports and try out theirs. I like my bike but if I was starting all over I think I might go for an eliptical machine.
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My son runs 250-260 and rides the bike hard - should be fine - he loves the bike. He rides motocross and does a lot of stunts on the bike just fine.
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It took both my son and daughter to carry it in...awkward more than anything...but the bike is solid as a rock! I've ridden it since October and love it. I'm up around 245 and it take my weight easily. I do recommend keeping the air pressure at 60lbs or higher...it not only rides better, but the tires won't wear as fast. WTMI? Sorry :-)
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I had no issues assembling this bike, there were, however, parts missing(nuts and bolts) i replaced those got the bike together and went for a short ride to test it all out before i let my GF(who the bike is for) ride it. Well i immediately regretted buying the bike. The frame is bent and pulls to the right. i should have spent a little more and got a better bike. She seems to like it overall but she also regrets the purchase and i probably wont ever buy a bike off amazon again because of it Local Bike shops for me from now on. the 6 speed gears are a plus. having the baskets is nice but the whole bike seems poorly engineered. I had no issues assembling this bike, there were, however, parts missing(nuts and bolts) i replaced those got the bike together and went for a short ride to test it all out before i let my GF(who the bike is for) ride it. Well i immediately regretted buying the bike. The frame is bent and pulls to the right. i should have spent a little more and got a better bike. She seems to like it overall but she also regrets the purchase and i probably wont ever buy a bike off amazon again because of it Local Bike shops for me from now on. the 6 speed gears are a plus. having the baskets is nice but... » Read More I had no issues assembling this bike, there were, however, parts missing(nuts and bolts) i replaced those got the bike together and went for a short ride to test it all out before i let my GF(who the bike is for) ride it. Well i immediately regretted buying the bike. The frame is bent and pulls to the right. i should have spent a little more and got a better bike. She seems to like it overall but she also regrets the purchase and i probably wont ever buy a bike off amazon again because of it Local Bike shops for me from now on. the 6 speed gears are a plus. having the baskets is nice but the whole bike seems poorly engineered. « Show Less
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This was for an elite triathlete. His bike is draft legal but I'm sure a TT bike will fit. Only weak point is top handle but you don't need it. Any more questions, don't hesitate to ask!
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HM, did you ever get any good feeback to your dilemma? I am in the same boat now, debating between the 305 Edge and Forerunner. As a Mtn Biker (primarily) I'm leaning toward the Edge but they both have the functionality I need.