Entry Level Tri/Road Bike

[Sibyo]

Maayung adlaw sa tanan!

Ako usa ka bag-ong sumasalmut ning klase sa paugnat sa kusog.  Mangutana unta ko sa mga experto kung tag pila ang entry level nga road/tri bike.  Bisan kana lang pinaka low end sa mga mainstream nga set-up.  Sa inyu experience, mas maayu ba mag assemble or complete na nga bike ang paliton?  Ok ra ba ang 2nd hand?  Alkansi man gud (perteng alkansiha!) sa bike leg ang MTB bisan mag road tires. Nag hangak na ang nag MTB, ang nag road/tri bike nag taghoy-taghoy lang...hehehe.

Tambagi og tabangi ako.  Kini ang akong suliran.

[valcaro]

ako naka assemble ko og 35K na road bike.. 10K frame + 18K tiagra groupset + etc..

kung naa lang available na size sa Attack Racing na frame sa ako-a mao unta to ako paliton kay tag 5K ra.. nya pwede pod ka mo opt og Sora na groupset.. mas barato sa tiagra..

[Sibyo]

Salamat sa info valcaro.  Asa nga tindahan diri Cebu inyu ika-recommend?

[<70LDL Runner]

akoa secondhand at 21K last march nako buy, tested na sa 5 races, tire & tube lang ako na puli kay nangabuslot during long ride, basin suwerte lang pud hehehe value for money wala pa dyud guba...just try the website below you can find whole bikes or components..


http://www.biketradesph.com/index.php?category=(A)+Road+Bikes&sid=129791309c473c0375c72cd35a6ee411

[don bunot]

unbranded TT frame + a decent groupset 9 speed ok na bai,.50k gasto tanan..

 

[andy]

kani bai, Specialized Allez built bike (php37,990). Just visit Dans Bike Shop unahan gamay sa UP. tupad Harolds Hotel. Master Nino Surban will surely accommodate you.
http://www.cebucycling.com/index.php?topic=13245.30

or you can buy 2nd hand cheaper parts and built it. daghan pud mga cheap 2nd hand road parts sa biketradesph.com.

[guapoblack]

good day mga idol... im planning also to select a bike.. but naglibog ko kung unsa akong pilion kung mountain bike or tri/road bike.. kanang kang nino surban na shop mas barato kaysa ykk ang mga baligya??

[chono]

Road bike best for tri!

Dansbikeshop imo pasabot? Been planning to visit the shop but didn't get the opportunity yet.

good day mga idol... im planning also to select a bike.. but naglibog ko kung unsa akong pilion kung mountain bike or tri/road bike.. kanang kang nino surban na shop mas barato kaysa ykk ang mga baligya??

[NickStorm]

Hello, asa na dapit ang dans bike shop?

salalamat.

[chono]

DAN'S BIKE SHOP
Gorordo Ave
In between Bread & butter bakeshop and Harolds hotel
Dili kaayo layo from corner escario st

Hello, asa na dapit ang dans bike shop?

salalamat.

[andy]

dko kasulti na mas cheaper ang dans bikeshop compare sa ykk since their both selling different brands. dans bikeshop sells mostly specialized items(frames, built bikes, accesories) while ykk carries many bike brands and accessories. the best to do cguro was to do window shopping and inquiries on these stores para maka compare sa prices and select the one which will fit the budget.

[guapoblack]

murag kabantay ko ana nga bike shop duol sa bread and butter...murag specialized jud ang mga baligya ngadto but wa pako kasud..

[koykoy]

Road bike best for tri!

So, boss chon, dili maayo mupalit ug tribike no? heehee

[chono]

I am referring to road bike as both road and tri bike.

I think its personal preference.

If you want specific then, tri bike.
If you are into road racing, you can easily add/remove aerobars with a road bike.

I have both pero puro mga old school.

If i bike to busay, i use my road bike. Sometimes kung feel nako, mag road bike during training.
During triathlons and trainings, i use my tribike.

Road bike best for tri!

So, boss chon, dili maayo mupalit ug tribike no? heehee

[pdw1]

I read other forums and the opinions are endless.

Here's mine:

Go road bike first. You can use it for training and race. 

If you intend to go serious a tri-bike may immediately give you the feel of a triathlon but you have to careful handling this type of bike.
There are no break levers at the aerobar and the shifters at the bars are not as quick as the road bike's. I learn it the hard way. 3 months of use and I'm still not confident using tri-bike. 
Aero position can be discomforting especially to the neck and line of sight of the road.
Since tri-bikes are essentially time trial bikes, it is intended for solo speed on flat ground and not for group rides or peloton and even climbing.   
Price: Tri-bikes are relatively expensive than Road Bikes.  Cheapest as far as I know was something like P57,000. There are road bikes that can be bought at P25,000 or may be less.

Used or brand new, i don't think it's an issue, you'll upgrade it anyway... sooner or later. What matter's most is the fit. If the concept of bike fitting is new, google it or better yet visit a bike shop and have your fit taken.  I tried at YKK (disclaimer: wa koy labot sa YKK ha. ). Wrong fit and you'll regret it.

But if you can afford, road bike for training, tri-bike for racing. That should settle it.