runmummy
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what bike?
Im thinking that in the future id like to have a go at a duathlon and probably tri ( depending on how swim lessons go!) Ive never had a racing bike before and have no idea what to look for or where to go, i know its going to be an expensive buy, but any tips would be appreciated. Sally
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10/21/2009, 10:16 am
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Re: what bike?
Just don't buy the same make as Watchy 
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10/21/2009, 12:04 pm
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Re: what bike?
Bike Chain are pretty good. I went for a middle of the range Giant. Cost £750. I would only go for two front cogs cos if you are fit you shouldn't need a thrid front. Make sure you definately go for clip in pedals and shoes as this makes a massive difference. Ask them about frame size etc. Giant do women specific bikes with narrower bars etc to allow for women being different shapes to men. Hope this helps.
PS: If you are paid by Somerset Council then you can get a big discount through the cycle scheme. Some private companies have also signed up to it. I saved about 30% on the price.
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10/21/2009, 4:42 pm
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Re: what bike?
Personally I would try Ralph Colemans as they are generally acknowledged as the best bike shop in Taunton, they also stock Orbea's which, being slightly biased here as I own one, I think are a pretty damn good make! Mid range one would be similar in price to the Giant quoted earlier - although you could probably get them cheaper from the Internet - Ralph Colemans does offer, and as far as I know still does, a free yearly service for the life of the bike which is a great deal!
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10/22/2009, 12:23 pm
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Re: what bike?
Well I might not have with stood the crash my bike did. Quite happy with mine, Defy 2.5 from Bicycle Chain. I have a man's frame as I am quite tall. I'm glad that I went for the 3 cog for the hills. Best of luck Sally, Tri's are good fun, ignore the fact have to wait for my elbow to mend 
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10/23/2009, 5:44 pm
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Re: what bike?
thanks for the replies, Julie.. hope you are recovering well.
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10/26/2009, 12:44 pm
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