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