Eugene Crous Posted February 17, 2016 Share I am looking to take part in a half iron man and was advised to purchase a road bike, would you recommend a Giant SCR 2 ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted February 17, 2016 Share Any roadie is generally fine, I would advise looking at the classifieds here though. Will definitely find better deals than buying new. fanievb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted February 17, 2016 Share what Rocket-Boy said. nothing wrong with the Giant, but I would recommend something with better gearing esp. if you are doing EL, that 12-25 cassette will HURT you on the bike and eventually the run. also the 8spd groupset is not ideal and you will struggle to find replacement parts (I run a 9spd and struggle to get parts) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Crous Posted February 17, 2016 Share Thanks, what groupset would you recommend ?what Rocket-Boy said. nothing wrong with the Giant, but I would recommend something with better gearing esp. if you are doing EL, that 12-25 cassette will HURT you on the bike and eventually the run. also the 8spd groupset is not ideal and you will struggle to find replacement parts (I run a 9spd and struggle to get parts) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eon du Plessis Posted February 17, 2016 Share Thanks, what groupset would you recommend ?It's more a case of age rather than groupset model. You should be fine with 10 speed, when it comes to parts. 11 would be better as it's newer, but you're going to pay more for 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted February 17, 2016 Share Thanks, what groupset would you recommend ?The best thing would be to have a budget in mind and start scouring the classifieds. we can always give you advice if you find something you like.Being in the WC is great because there are tons of good 2nd hand bikes there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peds Posted February 17, 2016 Share The best thing would be to have a budget in mind and start scouring the classifieds. we can always give you advice if you find something you like.Being in the WC is great because there are tons of good 2nd hand bikes there. Why is that? Why are the good deals always in WC? 9/10 times when there is a good deal it comes from WC. Edited February 17, 2016 by peds Rocket-Boy and GT Jimmy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted February 17, 2016 Share Why is that? Why are the good deals always in WC? 9/10 times when there is a good deal it comes from WC. Argus fever Rocket-Boy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerklong Posted February 17, 2016 Share Argus feverThis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted February 17, 2016 Share Why is that? Why are the good deals always in WC? 9/10 times when there is a good deal it comes from WC.Tell me about it, most of the time I see something Im interested in its lurking in the WC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted February 17, 2016 Share Tell me about it, most of the time I see something Im interested in its lurking in the WC.Its simply the best place to be for so many reasons :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease Posted February 17, 2016 Share ...whee hijack. Was also considering a 1st attempt at junior ironman but was giving serious consideration to doing it on my MTB (maybe with slicks). Do the regulars see MTBs at ironman from time to time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peds Posted February 17, 2016 Share Its simply the best place to be for so many reasons :-)Cheap skates maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted February 17, 2016 Share ...whee hijack. Was also considering a 1st attempt at junior ironman but was giving serious consideration to doing it on my MTB (maybe with slicks). Do the regulars see MTBs at ironman from time to time? you can't do 70.3 or ironman on a MTB not sure about 5150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease Posted February 17, 2016 Share Can't use MTB? Is that based on race rules fvb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_David_ Posted February 17, 2016 Share Ironman rules states that you have to do it on a Road or Tri Bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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