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Wasn't sure if this should have it's own thread.
This year is my first doing Triathlons and have so far only completed a handful of club training events, my first proper event is not until July, a couple of sprints but possibly looking at a half IM in September. However, I already know I love the sport and don't see me stopping any time soon.
I'm fairly quick on the bike leg as it's by far my strongest of the 3, but having spoken to a lot of the more experienced guys and girls in the club they recommend I look at getting a specific TT/Tri bike or at the very least a more aero setup for my regular bike (Planet X RT-80) by getting some clip-on aero bars.
If I were to go down the route of a new TT/Tri bike I wouldn't really know where to start, it's something I've never previously had any interest in so I don't know what to look for and what to avoid. I've looked at PlanetX' offerings amongst others and read a few opinions on BikeRadar but in truth I'm a bit out of my depth. I wouldn't want to spend any more than £1500 initially.
Would I be better getting clip-on bars first, am I likely to see much gain from aero bars on my current bike/s? Is an aero bike with standard drop bars going to be a better option?
I'd really appreciate any advice on offer, especially if there's anyone that's been in the same position. Whilst I know getting aero setup alone won't help me win anything I do want to get the most out of the bike leg. My swim and run need to improve before I have any chance of actually competing
This year is my first doing Triathlons and have so far only completed a handful of club training events, my first proper event is not until July, a couple of sprints but possibly looking at a half IM in September. However, I already know I love the sport and don't see me stopping any time soon.
I'm fairly quick on the bike leg as it's by far my strongest of the 3, but having spoken to a lot of the more experienced guys and girls in the club they recommend I look at getting a specific TT/Tri bike or at the very least a more aero setup for my regular bike (Planet X RT-80) by getting some clip-on aero bars.
If I were to go down the route of a new TT/Tri bike I wouldn't really know where to start, it's something I've never previously had any interest in so I don't know what to look for and what to avoid. I've looked at PlanetX' offerings amongst others and read a few opinions on BikeRadar but in truth I'm a bit out of my depth. I wouldn't want to spend any more than £1500 initially.
Would I be better getting clip-on bars first, am I likely to see much gain from aero bars on my current bike/s? Is an aero bike with standard drop bars going to be a better option?
I'd really appreciate any advice on offer, especially if there's anyone that's been in the same position. Whilst I know getting aero setup alone won't help me win anything I do want to get the most out of the bike leg. My swim and run need to improve before I have any chance of actually competing