EmJayZA Posted June 8, 2017 Share Are you planning on doing any further tris? If so, I would recommend buying an aero road bike. I would shop around here and start with a second hand bike if you don't have a lot of spare cash. There are some pretty decent deals floating around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted June 8, 2017 Share So I have entered the Bela Bela 5150 and I have a quick question about the cycle. Would it pay to borrow or buy/sell a road bike just for the 40km? I have a 650b dual suspension bike only. I am only racing myself but I do need to beat a friend or 2! Will some extra training make up for what I won't have in gearing/aero/rolling resistance. If you can't lock out both suspensions I would find something else. Otherwise you really are just fighting yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Posted June 8, 2017 Share Are you planning on doing any further tris? If so, I would recommend buying an aero road bike. I would shop around here and start with a second hand bike if you don't have a lot of spare cash. There are some pretty decent deals floating around. I have done two off road ones in the past and i'm under 30 with dreams of an ironman one day. I have never had a road bike and I wouldn't want to ride on the road for training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Posted June 8, 2017 Share If you can't lock out both suspensions I would find something else. Otherwise you really are just fighting yourselfI can lock out both ends but when I lock out the rear it's a bit bouncier. I ride a large frame MTB and I am 1.83. Would a 56cm road/TT bike be suitable if I manage to find a friend with a spare one. Maybe a smaller frame size on a regular road bike to get in that position. It is only 40km so I don't think I would need that much precision in the fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatek Posted June 8, 2017 Share I can lock out both ends but when I lock out the rear it's a bit bouncier. I ride a large frame MTB and I am 1.83. Would a 56cm road/TT bike be suitable if I manage to find a friend with a spare one. Maybe a smaller frame size on a regular road bike to get in that position. It is only 40km so I don't think I would need that much precision in the fit.You can be surprised how much a 40km tt ride can hurt with an incorrect setup. Take at least a couple of shorter training ride to dail the setup in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Posted June 8, 2017 Share You can be surprised how much a 40km tt ride can hurt with an incorrect setup. Take at least a couple of shorter training ride to dail the setup in.Thank you I will definitely try get used to it. If I can get a bike beforehand I will Suikerbosrand a few times first. Maybe even take my MTB saddle across to the skinny bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted June 9, 2017 Share I can lock out both ends but when I lock out the rear it's a bit bouncier. I ride a large frame MTB and I am 1.83. Would a 56cm road/TT bike be suitable if I manage to find a friend with a spare one. Maybe a smaller frame size on a regular road bike to get in that position. It is only 40km so I don't think I would need that much precision in the fit. I'd still stick to what you're used to for the short race - the mtb bike. Until you can put some time and thought into getting a second bike, which it sounds like you'll do anyway. If you really want to borrow a road bike. Try get the saddle height more-or-less and the rest is workable. As you say you can just grit your teeth and get through it. I wouldn't borrow a tri bike, the position is just too different. Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted June 9, 2017 Share 40kms is not long and there a fair few hills on the Bella Bella race. I would just use your MTB and if after the race you feel tri is something you want to get into, then you have time to research and search around for a good road or tri bike Vetplant and Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmJayZA Posted June 9, 2017 Share I have done two off road ones in the past and i'm under 30 with dreams of an ironman one day. I have never had a road bike and I wouldn't want to ride on the road for training. If you are going to do an Ironman, you are going to have to train on the road. Unless you want to do your long rides on an indoor trainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Posted June 9, 2017 Share Thanks for the advice! So lend a road bike if possible, MTB will do if that doesn't work. If the bug bites hard then it's time to start looking for a proper bike better suited to the application. Time to start running again and to find an indoor pool! Vetplant, Chris_ and EmJayZA 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted June 9, 2017 Share Thanks for the advice! So lend a road bike if possible, MTB will do if that doesn't work. If the bug bites hard then it's time to start looking for a proper bike better suited to the application. Time to start running again and to find an indoor pool! And good luck! I'm pretty sure the bug will bite, and when it does.. say goodbye to your bank balance. and any energy you had. Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Posted June 9, 2017 Share And good luck! I'm pretty sure the bug will bite, and when it does.. say goodbye to your bank balance. and any energy you had.It will be cheaper if they just took the bike part out of it! My bike is always crying for new goodies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Posted June 9, 2017 Share One more thing please! What would be the smallest road frame that could potentially work for me? I ride a large MTB and i'm 1.83. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmJayZA Posted June 9, 2017 Share Good luck! Better advise (and even more important than the bike) is to find a program and stick to it. Consistency is more important than the program I think, but a good program will get your speed and fitness up quickly (with less chance of injury). MPG have a free trial month if you want to get a feel of what a program should look like. It's also a good indicator of the type of training you will need for longer distances. There are also free options online, and some other coaching type options to look at. Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted June 9, 2017 Share One more thing please! What would be the smallest road frame that could potentially work for me? I ride a large MTB and i'm 1.83. Some online calculators might help http://www.ebicycles.com/bicycle-tools/frame-sizerhttps://www.competitivecyclist.com/Store/catalog/fitCalculatorBike.jsp You mentioned in an earlier post that you might consider a 56cm. I think you will be bigger. I am 1.78 and ride a medium MTB, a 55cm RB and a 56cm TT bike Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmJayZA Posted June 9, 2017 Share One more thing please! What would be the smallest road frame that could potentially work for me? I ride a large MTB and i'm 1.83. I am 1.81 and am either a large, or 56cm frame (for my Cervelo). Also changes from brand to brand so you will need to double check. Edited June 9, 2017 by EmJayZA Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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