Doing a first sprint triathlon? Use a normal road bike, and just have fun! One step more serious? Get some clip on aerobars, saves you 1-2 km/hour. But realise that you need to train in the aero position. Leveling up to a 70.3 or just want to be faster? Then a tribike comes in the picture. However, 5k+ for a 'beginner' tribike is ridiculous! Please start with something second hand. You are probably not a pro, so a 1-3k used bike will be completely fine! Have fun!!
I worked with my local bike shop and built my tri bike out of used parts. Cervelo p3 105 all in less than 1800us. I absolutely love it and I know some will not want to go this route but it works great for me.
I started with triathlon (70.3 distance) in 2022 and rode my road bike the first two years. Aerobars and a good bike fitting can help tremendously. Now I bought a Felt IA 105 for about 2200$ new. We have an onlineshop here in Europe which has great offers from time to time. That bike would be way more than enough, but because I have SRAM AXS on my road bike, I upgraded it with Force and Rival parts. Deep section carbon wheels, some 3d printed parts to get an integrated hydration system, and there is my super bike 😊
Everyone needs to know their goals before they jump in. I’m getting back into Tri training after a decade of only cycling with a road bike. At first I thought I’d get something used +/- 3k, but once I started doing my research and know I want be at this awhile I didn’t want to go the route of constantly upgrading over time. I decided to just do a project over about a 6 month period to research, purchase the parts and build the rig myself. I’ve ended up with a Cervelo P series frame / SRAM Force D2 with 2 sets of remote blips / TriRig Alpha One Cockpit / ENVE 65 Foundation wheel set with Pirelli P Zero Race TLR tires. Yes it ended up over 9k but I really enjoy it, it does everything I’ll need and I won’t need to upgrade it anymore. Peace
Great vlog Taren!….very informative. It would be great to see a future vlog about 2 things. Lists of companies that make larger frames for riders in the 6’5” range….they are so few and far between…and shipping cases that hold bikes that big….those are 2 delemma that larger riders are always having….finding a bike and then being able to transport it…🏊🏼♀️🚴♂️ 🏃♂️
I took an entry level BMC Timemachine for 2500.00, and stripped it down and speced it out with a Tririg Alpha One, 60mm HED wheels, Ultegra Di2, Rotor drivetrain, and Hambini BB. After all that's said and done, total cost is around 5000.00 and weighs around 18 lbs. No disc brakes though but very aero and very adjustable. I could sell off the stock parts to offset the cost, but I'm thinking of just building up some kind of bike with them.
as a newbie, yup tri bike are expensive now. i've resorted to build one using China frame as base as local used market here are at silly price for disc frame. My tt912 frame is yet to arrive, cant wait for it :) current estimate should be around usd2000(got expensive coz i chose custom paintjob) with 1x 105 mech excluding wheelset as i already have 77/86 deep wheels on my tri-mod disc roadbike
as I see, it is already at least second attempt in such video but not a lot changed in content. and here is what I want to say about that. - selling a bike is always a money lose. more money you spend on a bike, more you will lose selling it. - two points about groupsets. first of all, Di2 is not a separate groupset, it is just an electronic version of 105/ultegra/dura ace. second thing -- there is nothing wrong about shimano 105 it is well made hardworking stuff. but the thing that you did not mention at all is the price, especially the price of wear and tear. for example 105 cassette -- 35 euros, ultegra -- 55. so if you decided to keep the bike and maintain it is gonna be more expensive every time. and I am not speaking about replacing more expensive stuff like derailleurs which is still happening time to time. and let's me honest, no beginner will feel the difference between 105 and ultegra. - just a little said about correct size of a bike, which is much more crucial for beginners -- no ultegra/dura ace will fix the issues with incorrectly chosen bike size. ideally invest some time and money on bikefit.
2:50 - soooo, wouldnt there be a buyers market for good second hand triathlon bikes for both a complete newbie and a novice triathlete (someone with 1-2 seasons under their belt and want to commit more fully to the sport, but lack the budget for such a significant new bike purchase)? Tri bikes come in fairly small range of sizes - with most highly adjustable to individual rider’s measurements. So a second hand bike?
When I upgraded my bike a couple months ago ( I ended up with factor) I searched every triathlon bike I could name. Reality is, this is the price of triathlon bike. Does not get any cheaper. Unless, clearance from local bike shop, used (which is not easy to get in the right size/groupset/look combination) or obscure brands like "dare" the brand of the "cheapest" tour de france bike, which is not even factual. The Dura ace di2 and dt Swiss wheels, and custom paint they use alone would make that statement false. Triathlon bikes are expensive and the reality is there is no beginner's bike. The beginner tri bike is a road bike 😅.
Best beginner Tri bike? The bike you have or the bike you can reasonably afford. You don’t need anything special to race your first Tri. Just enjoy the process!
If you don't like it you're welcome to create your own video about beginner tri bikes under $2000, except it'll be a pretty short video because they don't exist anymore. Don't shoot the messenger
@@TriathlonTaren It would make sense to say "entry level" but honestly if you want to say a beginner's bike is $6k then yes I'm more than happy to shoot the messenger mate.
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Doing a first sprint triathlon? Use a normal road bike, and just have fun! One step more serious? Get some clip on aerobars, saves you 1-2 km/hour. But realise that you need to train in the aero position. Leveling up to a 70.3 or just want to be faster? Then a tribike comes in the picture. However, 5k+ for a 'beginner' tribike is ridiculous! Please start with something second hand. You are probably not a pro, so a 1-3k used bike will be completely fine! Have fun!!
I worked with my local bike shop and built my tri bike out of used parts. Cervelo p3 105 all in less than 1800us. I absolutely love it and I know some will not want to go this route but it works great for me.
I started with triathlon (70.3 distance) in 2022 and rode my road bike the first two years. Aerobars and a good bike fitting can help tremendously.
Now I bought a Felt IA 105 for about 2200$ new. We have an onlineshop here in Europe which has great offers from time to time. That bike would be way more than enough, but because I have SRAM AXS on my road bike, I upgraded it with Force and Rival parts. Deep section carbon wheels, some 3d printed parts to get an integrated hydration system, and there is my super bike 😊
Everyone needs to know their goals before they jump in. I’m getting back into Tri training after a decade of only cycling with a road bike. At first I thought I’d get something used +/- 3k, but once I started doing my research and know I want be at this awhile I didn’t want to go the route of constantly upgrading over time. I decided to just do a project over about a 6 month period to research, purchase the parts and build the rig myself. I’ve ended up with a Cervelo P series frame / SRAM Force D2 with 2 sets of remote blips / TriRig Alpha One Cockpit / ENVE 65 Foundation wheel set with Pirelli P Zero Race TLR tires. Yes it ended up over 9k but I really enjoy it, it does everything I’ll need and I won’t need to upgrade it anymore. Peace
Just a minor correction. DI2 is not a separate group set, it is just the electronic version of either 105, ultra or Dura Ace.
Great vlog Taren!….very informative. It would be great to see a future vlog about 2 things. Lists of companies that make larger frames for riders in the 6’5” range….they are so few and far between…and shipping cases that hold bikes that big….those are 2 delemma that larger riders are always having….finding a bike and then being able to transport it…🏊🏼♀️🚴♂️ 🏃♂️
Cervelo 105 for $3000 and sometimes on sale for $2600
Great deal
I took an entry level BMC Timemachine for 2500.00, and stripped it down and speced it out with a Tririg Alpha One, 60mm HED wheels, Ultegra Di2, Rotor drivetrain, and Hambini BB. After all that's said and done, total cost is around 5000.00 and weighs around 18 lbs. No disc brakes though but very aero and very adjustable. I could sell off the stock parts to offset the cost, but I'm thinking of just building up some kind of bike with them.
105 to Ultegra gets you basically nothing outside of auto-trim on the front. Money better spent on wheels!
GREAT video
Thank you Taren!!
the argon 18 is UCI legal though which means that you would be able to use it in time trials which are sanctioned by the UCI
shimano 105 is not entry level any more. claris, sora, tiagra is entry level shimano. 105 mechanical is better than the dura ace of 10 years ago.
Hi any thoughts on Cervélo P series with mid range group set and upgraded Princeton wheels?
as a newbie, yup tri bike are expensive now.
i've resorted to build one using China frame as base as local used market here are at silly price for disc frame. My tt912 frame is yet to arrive, cant wait for it :)
current estimate should be around usd2000(got expensive coz i chose custom paintjob) with 1x 105 mech excluding wheelset as i already have 77/86 deep wheels on my tri-mod disc roadbike
Swap out the recommendation for a road bike - 1:50 - for a gravel bike?
Great video! Got the tri bug..... Perfect video!
Would this video suggest that it would be better to buy a used tri bike as they are so hard to sell?
as I see, it is already at least second attempt in such video but not a lot changed in content.
and here is what I want to say about that.
- selling a bike is always a money lose. more money you spend on a bike, more you will lose selling it.
- two points about groupsets. first of all, Di2 is not a separate groupset, it is just an electronic version of 105/ultegra/dura ace. second thing -- there is nothing wrong about shimano 105 it is well made hardworking stuff. but the thing that you did not mention at all is the price, especially the price of wear and tear. for example 105 cassette -- 35 euros, ultegra -- 55. so if you decided to keep the bike and maintain it is gonna be more expensive every time. and I am not speaking about replacing more expensive stuff like derailleurs which is still happening time to time. and let's me honest, no beginner will feel the difference between 105 and ultegra.
- just a little said about correct size of a bike, which is much more crucial for beginners -- no ultegra/dura ace will fix the issues with incorrectly chosen bike size. ideally invest some time and money on bikefit.
The Quintana Roo setup looks like a great deal.
i just got xpr with holo paint for 4100
What do y’all do for a living that some of these are considered “beginner” bikes? 😅
Hey Taren, what’s the tri suit in your thumbnail?
Any recommendations for good road bikes to use for triathlons? 😅
I got my 2017 cervelo p2 off marketplace for $1700
I was not expecting these prices.😢
2:50 - soooo, wouldnt there be a buyers market for good second hand triathlon bikes for both a complete newbie and a novice triathlete (someone with 1-2 seasons under their belt and want to commit more fully to the sport, but lack the budget for such a significant new bike purchase)? Tri bikes come in fairly small range of sizes - with most highly adjustable to individual rider’s measurements. So a second hand bike?
The least expensive bike in the Tour de France in 2023 was right about $7k USD. The idea that a "beginner" triathlon bike is ~$6k USD is asinine.
When I upgraded my bike a couple months ago ( I ended up with factor) I searched every triathlon bike I could name. Reality is, this is the price of triathlon bike. Does not get any cheaper. Unless, clearance from local bike shop, used (which is not easy to get in the right size/groupset/look combination) or obscure brands like "dare" the brand of the "cheapest" tour de france bike, which is not even factual. The Dura ace di2 and dt Swiss wheels, and custom paint they use alone would make that statement false. Triathlon bikes are expensive and the reality is there is no beginner's bike. The beginner tri bike is a road bike 😅.
Canyon is the best option imo
No love for Cervelo P-series.
My dream is a tri bike. Being 65 years old I feel I have to stick with my LOOK 695sr and just be happy. Good info though.
Best beginner Tri bike? The bike you have or the bike you can reasonably afford. You don’t need anything special to race your first Tri. Just enjoy the process!
Beginner bike under 6k is such a hilarious category, get real
If you don't like it you're welcome to create your own video about beginner tri bikes under $2000, except it'll be a pretty short video because they don't exist anymore. Don't shoot the messenger
@@TriathlonTaren It would make sense to say "entry level" but honestly if you want to say a beginner's bike is $6k then yes I'm more than happy to shoot the messenger mate.
He started the video arguing why you don’t need one