Is this a good bike for an Olympic triathlon? I am going to race my first one in the summer and I can't tell if this bike is be a good choice or not.
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Its lightweight and sturdy. I've never done a triathlon so I wouldn't know what to look for. It is a great bike for the price. You would have to make some small upgrades, like seat and pedals. Hope this helps
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Well, it depends on why you are racing. If you are in the open or elite division, then no. But if you are just doing it for fun or competing against yourself then sure. This bike won't get you a podium finish but it is a step up in the right direction. I've ridden this in a sprint and an olympic, beats my old mtb bike handily.
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I bought this bike for my daughter that recently started training for first triathlon. Her friend who does triathlons helped her pick it out. I hope this helps you.
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I don't think so. This ain't a performance bike and it comes with many low quality parts (like crank set, hubs and bottom bracket). The frame is sturdy but is not too light, tough.
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I think this bike would be much too heavy for that purpose. You need a bike with a lighter frame. This is more a commuter road bike not suitable for competitive races.
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I would recommend a higher end bike for competition. This is a good starter bike and it is great for exercise or recreation, but it is simply not on par with Shimano or Fuji. It will do in a pinch, but I is not ideal.
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Im about 5'11 - 6 foot and have a 31- 32 inseam and I ride the 58cm frame. This bike is almost perfect for me but I would get a 57 if I could because the 58 seems a bit tall at times but after I got used to it, its perfect for me. I say if your legs are somewhat long/average, I would go up but I've also road a 54.5 that didn't seem too small (it was an expensive Fuji and Ive read that they are sized large) but then again, the seat was really high. If you go down, with the 54, you'll save weight but it might feel a tad too small and your seat might be a little higher than you like...It depends what you want. Personally, I would go up. How much do you weigh?
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I know this is kind of an old thread...but I'm not overweight and kind of looking for a bike as another form of cardio after three knee surgeries...just curious from the people who have commented below that they are overweight and using this...what would be your follow-up results after using the bike?
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I think the answers by others are good, but I say no. Go to a good sporting goods like Dick's or [my favorite] Academy Sports and try out theirs. I like my bike but if I was starting all over I think I might go for an eliptical machine.
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The bike is great, but from my experience the wheels need an upgrade. I'm currently considering what to replace them with. I weigh around 230. I've had to replace 3 spokes in the rear wheel, and I'm having to constantly true that wheel. I ride the bike to work and, given that it's a cyclo-cross bike I ride a short off-rode section. Perhaps on smoother roads the stock wheels will behave better. If you are not handy as a bike mechanic you may need to visit the shop frequently, unless you upgrade the wheels. I still think it's pretty good value for the money.
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I am new to biking as well and probably wouldn't be able to provide a good opinion. This website should help with choosing the type of bike for your needs: https://www.ebicycles.com/article/what-type-of-bicycle-should-i-buy.htmlIf you'll be doing any offroad riding, you might want to go with a standard rigid-frame mountain bike and not a folding bike according to what i'm reading on the internet.
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i am loving it. but i have just started back on the whole working out, and have not been able to maintain the cardio for any length of time. but it is a good bike and it is easy to change the resistence up and down. when i am trying to get more cardio i turn the resistence down a notch so my legs dont get as tired. when i am pushing to tighten the muscles in my legs i increase the tension some. for the price this is a great bike. i have been having severe back pain, which is why i stopped using my other exercse bike, so am happy to have one with back support. hope this helps
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I would go with a "Tri Bike" They are set up differently than a standard road bike.
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oh man, I wish I had found these posts before ordering one of these as most of the reviews are positive. It's on the way, should I just immediately send it back and eat the shipping charge? I wouldn't be surprised that these are on sale now as Schwinn prob has fixed models out now. I am assuming that if I keep this bike it will crap out shortly. If I do keep it, should I immediately call for the new motor and then the control panel before even using it? Will the original motor work with the new panel? uggggh. not looking forward to this. Any chance we can convince you to put up a website with pics of the fixes?? ; ) oh man, I wish I had found these posts before ordering one of these as most of the reviews are positive. It's on the way, should I just immediately send it back and eat the shipping charge? I wouldn't be surprised that these are on sale now as Schwinn prob has fixed models out now. I am assuming that if I keep this bike it will crap out shortly. If I do keep it, should I immediately call for the new motor and then the control panel before even using it? Will the original motor work with the new panel? uggggh. not looking forward to this. Any chance we can convince you to put up a website... » Read More oh man, I wish I had found these posts before ordering one of these as most of the reviews are positive. It's on the way, should I just immediately send it back and eat the shipping charge? I wouldn't be surprised that these are on sale now as Schwinn prob has fixed models out now. I am assuming that if I keep this bike it will crap out shortly. If I do keep it, should I immediately call for the new motor and then the control panel before even using it? Will the original motor work with the new panel? uggggh. not looking forward to this. Any chance we can convince you to put up a website with pics of the fixes?? ; ) « Show Less
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I LOVE mine and I haven't even completely learned all of it's features. I chose it because my running coach (who also does tri's) has it and I knew that she could help me. I believe it would be a good choice, unless the mountain areas are poor GPS locations. Other than that, I recommend it!
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Hi Jaime, I had a lot of trouble with the bike and the manufacturer at first with defective parts. My bike shop said the quality of the bikes parts are not that great. When the manufacturer finally sent me new parts with my bike shop replaced the parts and it has been fin since. My wife and I enjoy the bike how long it will last I'm not sure. I have had it about a year now.
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Me too, a spinal injury to L4 and L5 years ago and I find this VERY comfortable.I am also recouping from a stroke and find getting on and off this bike a bit of a challenge, but I can do it.This seems like a great bike after less than a week's use. I love it.
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I'm 6'0" 210 and my son is 5'10" 165, we have no issues other than if you do a slow tight turn while pedaling your feet will hit the wheel. Lots of fun, I primarily use it with my Autistic son where I usually do all the pedaling. When I have ridden with my wife, it was a blast. I find that the seat post doesn't go high enough which can be easily fixed by getting a longer seat post. Your wife wont have any problems. It's a sturdy heavier bike meant more for cruising around.
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The front tires are the right size. My wife uses her bike to train for triathlons. There were a couple of comments from other buyers regarding the front tire rubbing against the frame. That can only happen if the front wheel and handlebar are installed the wrong way.
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Hi Susie, I personally thought this was a great bike for my grandson who was five at the time of purchase. Remember it's a glide and does not have wheels. My grandson loved the bike but preferred the wheels. It is an EXCELLENT 1st bike for little guys. If you have not watched the video please do so. It is great for teaching balance and can not me any easier to put together, 5min. Best of wishes with your decision. Enjoy! Donna K
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Yes, it is a good bike. I bought it for my son who is over 300lbs and he is over 6'tall. It does work for him and he is happy with it.I hope this helps. It seemed to be as pictured.Thanks, Audrey
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This is a well built bike.... it is lightweight but strong.... it is one of the best bikes in its class..You can ride this bike with confidence...