| Probably the most expensive part of getting involved | | | | triathlete. Their bike is their baby so you are almost |
| in a triathlon or ironman event or training is the bike. | | | | always guaranteed a quality used product when you |
| It obviously needs to be fast, the correct size for | | | | purchase. |
| you and of course, within your budget. | | | | The best advise for the beginner triathlete or the |
| As in any sport or occupation, the beginner starts off | | | | triathlete upgrading their bike, especially on a budget, |
| with the basics. They get used to their chosen sport | | | | is to be on the look-out for a quality used bike |
| and gradually upgrade their equipment. As they | | | | where there are massive savings available compared |
| improve, they look for ways to shave minutes, | | | | to the new price. |
| seconds and tenths of seconds off their personal | | | | When buying a bike, set your budget. Allow for |
| bests so they are continually updating their | | | | extras that may need to be purchased such as |
| equipment. The same is true of the triathlete. Always | | | | tri-bars, spare parts, apparel and cycling shoes. Ask |
| looking to improve their time, they continually | | | | plenty of questions from the seller, what events |
| upgrade to a newer, more improved bike. This of | | | | they have completed, was it used for training etc. |
| course leaves their used bike for sale for the athlete | | | | Compare the asking price to the new price. Ensure |
| who hasn't quite reached their league - YET! | | | | that it's the correct size for you. Make the purchase |
| Because of this, there is always a bargain for anyone | | | | and get down to the serious business of training and |
| looking for a second hand or used triathlon bike. | | | | competing! Keep improving your technique and time |
| These bikes are always well looked after and | | | | and be on the look-out for your next upgrade! |
| maintained because of the nature of the typical | | | | |