I'm in the market for a new tri-bike for my first Ironman. I'd love to have some recommendations from experienced riders. My requirements are:
+ LIGHT. I'm 6'2", 200 lbs (tho working to lose some weight) and the course is very hilly, so I'd love to have a bike that's as light as possible.
+ PRICE: My budget is capped at $3K, with all components included.
+ TIMELESS: I'd love to continue to ride this bike for the next 3-5 years before I upgrade to the next one.
The local bike shop recommended the Cervelo P3 or the Guru TriLite. The former is out of my price range but the TriLite looked good. Anyone have good/bad experiences with the Guru? Or can someone recommend a different tribike for a 1st-time Ironman hopeful with aspirations for more races to come?
Originally posted by Chris Dorn Try the cervelo p2k. In your price range and one of the fastest and lightest tri-bikes around Chris IM USA '00 IM FLA '02
Hey Chris,
Yeah, I saw the P2K at the bikeshop, and read up on it on-line. The folks at the bikeshop recommended the Guru TriLite over the P2K, mainly because of the lighter weight. But I understand that the P2K is an excellent bike.
Any problems with the P2K in your experience? How is it for long-distances and hills?
