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Hi Guys So Ive sold my Fondriest TF 2 frame as I felt it was time for change.Ive still got my flawless 7900 Dura Ace 10speed Groupset and Easton EA90SLX wheels. Ive got the groupset and wheels in the classifieds but I cant get a decent price then I will keep them, No Issues.My question now is, What frame/bicycle do I go for? Complete bikes, I am looking at Ultegra 11 as a minimum but if the approximate R6000 cant be justified then Ill got with 105 Giant TCR ADV R36000 full Ultegra 11 Giant Propel ADV 2 R27000 105 11 Giant Propel ADV 1 R33000 Ultegra 11(Limited) http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-in/bikes/model/propel.advanced.1/19021/76870/ Swift Ultravox RS1 R36000 Ultegra 22 EA70SLX wheels Silverback Scalera 2 R34000 Ultegra 11 Silverback Sirelli 2 R33500 Ultegra 11 Framesets, I will then keep my groupset and wheels and just get the frame. Bear in mind an 11speed Ultegra is about R11000 so I could then even go with a frameset and then get the new groupset and then just keep the EA90SLX's 2013 Focus CAYO EVO with Racing 3's wheelset R18500 2015 Giant Propel ADV pro R22000 2015 Trek Emonda SL R21000 2014/2015 Swift Ti R18500 The Fondriest had a harsh ride but It was something I could bear. I didnt like that it felt that way. I want a racing bike thats not going to beat me up. I prefer a slightly more upright position but also not like Jacob straight up. Looks wise its defnetly the CAYO, then the Swift then the Propel. Id like to buy now and not have to worry for atleast the next 2 years. Ill also be looking at getting a deeper wheelset closer to the DC. Advice and reviews are all welcome, maybe Ive forgotten something on the list. ALL help is appreciated! Mopkop

To start, I am a novice bike rider, South African expat living abroad in South Korea and preparing to take part in my first triathlon. I am 6 foot tall, female, with an inseam of 84cm's. Short and sweet~ bikes are expensive in Korea, I have a few options. I deduced that a road bike would be best to start with as a novice, adding aerobars and lighter wheels if need be. At the bike shop - An new Orbea M305 carbon bike for ~R18 000 (recommended an L size) A new Focus SL2.0 AG2R Aluminium bike for ~R16 000 (recommended an L size) A 2nd hand Litespeed C1R carbon ~R35 000 which is seriously pushing the budget (seat to be cut down to size says the shop owner O_O) *pic attached (this is what information I could glean from them through the language barrier. Then - A 2nd hand Velocite Geos Frame (XL) with saddle/bars for ~R10 000 *pic attached (my arms have to be straightened fully to reach the bars as seen in picture, I think it MIGHT be too big, but I am unsure how to size it) link: http://www.velocite-bikes.com/geos-frameset.html# Add wheels from shop- aluminium at R10 000; Carbon between R13 000 (American Eagle) upto R40 000. Or get wheels in SA. There are also Scott's, Cello's and Pinarello's at another shop, but I didn't investigate further as the guys didn't seem very knowledgable. Are any of these options an obvious yes, or should I consider getting a bike in SA and taking it back in February? I would greatly appreciate anyones feedback to help this fledgling triathletre get off her feet~ and into the saddle! TIA