Good morning all!
Needing some advice. I am your typical mid 40's male, who is trying to be the sportsman that he was 20 years ago. No chance of that happening, but would like to start doing a couple fo triathlons a year, together with a bit of low key road racing. I used to road race quite seriously back in the 80's in South Africa. Those days we all rode frames made from either Vetus tubing or Reynolds 531 tubing. Component-wise, it was Suntour Superb or Campagnola Record. I used to ride about 400km (250miles) per week. I weighed about 85-90kg (190lbs), height 184cm (just over 6 ft). Aluminum frames had just come on the scene, but were still having the cracking problem then. The Vetus tubing also had problems as it would go like spaghetti after a hard season. Now, I am 100kg (220lb) as I gym regularly. The search is now on for a bike. What frame would you suggest for me? Any off the peg bikes that would work? (I'm guessing that Shimano Ultegra, 105 or Campy Centaur would be the preferred groupsets).
Thanks
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Welcome back to riding John!
I think that you have just about answered your own question. Most bicycles that you look at that are fitted with 105 or centaur (go with Campagnolo!!!! 😄 ) will do just fine. The performance of both is excellent, as is the reliability.
I guess it comes down to the type of riding you intend to do, as the biggest choice you will be facing will probably be frames - relaxed or 'racy' geometry, alu, carbon fiber, steel or combo materials (assume you are staying away from ti for price reasons).
You will find that frame materials have progressed significantly from the days when you rode. Alu frames are now amongst the most rigid (not like the original Vitus and Alan frames in the 80s). The current fashion seems to dictate mixed material bikes (most popular is alu 'triangle' with carbon fiber rear triangle and fork).
Find a good local bike shop, talk to them about your riding needs, have them set you up and try to test ride some of their bikes.
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