Buying first time trial bike

[Ian4996]

Hi everyone

I'm a regular 'casual' cyclist and have a retro Brian Rourke road bike that I've had for a couple of years and take out at least twice a week.

However, having packed in football this summer, I'm looking to get into competitive cycling, specifically 10 mile time trials. My local club run these regularly with times ranging between about 21 and 29 minutes and I'm looking for a time trial bike that will allow me to compete in these, hopefully in time at the top end rather than the bottom end.

However my budget is quite limited (up to £600 - £700 max). Is this realistic if I look 2nd hand? I've spotted a Focus Culebro Tria 2nd hand for £650. Any opinions / advice on this?

Thanks in advance!

Ian

 

[jcycle]

it's always good to put a large chain ring on for example http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281841383347?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

 

[screenman]

it's always good to put a large chain ring on for example http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281841383347?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Not if you cannot push a high gear.

 

[Citius]

it's always good to put a large chain ring on

It's always good to fit gearing appropriate to your fitness. That may or may not include a 55t chainring, which is an absurd suggestion for a beginner.

 

[Sharky]

Just ride your current bike, until you have ridden a dozen or so tens. You need to establish your "baseline time" before you start spending. Gains bought from spending are only achieved once, so better to get as fast as you can first, so you will know where improvements come from.

Good luck, you'll enjoy it.

 

[jcycle]

Not if you cannot push a high gear.

you are so right: what was I thinking. I apologies to you and the wider cycling community for my ill thought out irrational comments here

 

[jcycle]

It's always good to fit gearing appropriate to your fitness. That may or may not include a 55t chainring, which is an absurd suggestion for a beginner.

you are so right: what was I thinking. I apologies to you and the wider cycling community for my ill thought out irrational comments here