Adding another Bike (used), just looking for some opinions.
08-21-21, 11:21 AM
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Adding another Bike (used), just looking for some opinions.
Currently riding a 2007 Giant TCR C2, size XL (59), 30-50mile rides, 3-4 times a week. The bike has been great, nice fit, comfortable
however not the best group set (ultegra 105).
I live in Upstate, NY, so some great elevation changes, and the bike handles this well.
I am looking for a Time-Trial type bike, as there time-trial events where I ride, every other Friday. Roughly 30 miles.
I traded a bunch of my older bikes to Pro Closet a while back, and have $3,500ish store credit, so the bike will be coming from them.
The bikes I have been looking at (pending if they are still avail) are:
1. 2018 Scott Foil 10 (rim brakes) - More Aero, But still good all around worry is the rear brake clamp is down below, and from some research, not the best.
2. 2016 Specialized S-Works Tarmac - seems like it can do it all, but dont know too much about this bike
3. 2015 Trek Domane 6 Series - again not too familiar with this bike or Trek bikes in general.
All are Di2, all in excellent condition.
Thanks for any advice feel free if your bored to take a look at that website (Im looking in the under $3800 price range) size 58+ (Im 62, 34 inseam, long arms, 235 solid)
I live in Upstate, NY, so some great elevation changes, and the bike handles this well.
I am looking for a Time-Trial type bike, as there time-trial events where I ride, every other Friday. Roughly 30 miles.
I traded a bunch of my older bikes to Pro Closet a while back, and have $3,500ish store credit, so the bike will be coming from them.
The bikes I have been looking at (pending if they are still avail) are:
1. 2018 Scott Foil 10 (rim brakes) - More Aero, But still good all around worry is the rear brake clamp is down below, and from some research, not the best.
2. 2016 Specialized S-Works Tarmac - seems like it can do it all, but dont know too much about this bike
3. 2015 Trek Domane 6 Series - again not too familiar with this bike or Trek bikes in general.
All are Di2, all in excellent condition.
Thanks for any advice feel free if your bored to take a look at that website (Im looking in the under $3800 price range) size 58+ (Im 62, 34 inseam, long arms, 235 solid)
08-22-21, 05:50 AM
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The Scott seems to be the "aero" choice of the three, which is what you want for TT. I wouldn't rule it out because of the rear brake. Lot of tri bikes use those, not a big deal.
08-22-21, 06:07 AM
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Well for a start the Trek Domane is not a TT bike. It's actually their endurance model aimed at long distance road rides. But it would actually be ideal for 30-50 mile regular rides, being more comfortable than your TCR.
A Trek Madone is more in line with the other 2 bikes you mentioned, which are both road race bikes. But if you are buying this second bike specifically for entering TTs then why not get a more dedicated TT bike?
A Trek Madone is more in line with the other 2 bikes you mentioned, which are both road race bikes. But if you are buying this second bike specifically for entering TTs then why not get a more dedicated TT bike?
08-22-21, 10:01 AM
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Well for a start the Trek Domane is not a TT bike. It's actually their endurance model aimed at long distance road rides. But it would actually be ideal for 30-50 mile regular rides, being more comfortable than your TCR.
A Trek Madone is more in line with the other 2 bikes you mentioned, which are both road race bikes. But if you are buying this second bike specifically for entering TTs then why not get a more dedicated TT bike?
A Trek Madone is more in line with the other 2 bikes you mentioned, which are both road race bikes. But if you are buying this second bike specifically for entering TTs then why not get a more dedicated TT bike?
Hmm good point!
08-28-21, 07:21 AM
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I'd probably try to stretch the budget a little and get one of the ~2018 Trek Madones they have around ~$4500 in size 58, but I'm partial to the Madone. This is assuming you want an all-rounder that's still aero for your TTs.
Clip on bars might be tough to install on some of the integrated cockpits though, assuming your looking to get into TT position. I have not looked into that.
They do have a few actual TT bikes as well, but they're a bit specialized and I have no experience with any of them to offer.
Clip on bars might be tough to install on some of the integrated cockpits though, assuming your looking to get into TT position. I have not looked into that.
They do have a few actual TT bikes as well, but they're a bit specialized and I have no experience with any of them to offer.
