Opinions Please :->

"dukey81" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Im a keen triathlete a friend who works at bike shop can get mw the new
2004 Merida carbon frame with full carbon seat post, fork, etc. Full
durace 10sp, zipp 404 tubular wheelset, a top set of tri bars and carbon
cranks for $7000, is this an alright price i know its good quality gear
just got a quiery on Merida frames?

$7k is HEAPS of money! I think you need to look
around a bit before committing that much to a bike.
How much riding are you doing a week?
What sort of training do you do?
Have you been sizes for this frame?
Have you test ridden a variety of bikes?
I don't want to dampen your spirits, just be wary
of spending 7 grand on a bike with insufficient
research. You may end up with a very expensive
bike that doesn't suit you...

I don't know what level you are competing at, but
you could get a bike that is only _marginally_
slower for half that amount. Remember, it's the
engine that makes the most difference, not the
bike! :-)

hippy