My other option is a new Diamondback Podium 1 (Sora Shifters) from [censored]. Of course, I am open to any other suggestions as this will be my first road bike. I'm looking to start competing in (finishing more like) triathlons.
That is a 2007 Trek. Sounds good on paper. The $64,000 dollar question is.....is it the right size for you? Have you had a fitting done or do you know what size bike you need? If you haven't been fitted, you can either go to your local bike shop and have them do it. It usually takes 2 - 3 hours and cost around $100 or so. Or you can use one of the many online fit calculators to help you find your size. Here are links to two that I have found to be useful. competitivecyclist.comCCYOpen ↗ and veloweb.cabike fitOpen ↗
Some people will use a couple of fit calculators and then average them for their size. Also, while it is important to get a fitting, this is just an estimate of the best size for you. You might find that a slightly bigger or smaller frame fits you a little better, and this may also vary between various makes of bicycle because a lot of them make their frames to different geometrical designs.
The best bet is to look at and test ride a lot of bikes. You will know it when you test ride the right bike for you.
yeah that looks like a 50 or 52 at most size in centimeters, if you look at the head tube, for an average 5'6 person more or less up to 5'7--- a rough estimate --- but certainly it is a small size frame,
The listing has it at 56 cm. Its in the title of the post, not the description... I forgot to mention that little key piece of information, my bad. I would definitely give it a test ride before purchasing if I decide to go for it.
The listing has it at 56 cm. Its in the title of the post, not the description... I forgot to mention that little key piece of information, my bad. I would definitely give it a test ride before purchasing if I decide to go for it.
wrong information, the bike pictured is in no way 56 cm.
