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