I am gettina road bike with aero bars triathlons what ya think of my set up so far?

Question

Look 555 full carbon frame and fork is equipped with Shimano Ultegra SL and Mavic Ksyrum Equipe wheels, Ritchey carbon seatpost, Ritchey handlebar and Ritchey stem and ya think 2400 is a good deal for these?

Answer 1

I agree with TriExpert, but for that kind of money, why don't you look at a real tri bike- like a Cervelo P2C Ultegra or a Felt B12? The Look is an awesome road bike, but it's still a road bike. If you're doing triathlons, wouldn't a properly fitted tri bike be a better choice for comfort in the transitions and in the saddle?

Answer 2

The most important thing to throw money at in triathlon (cycling, too) is a proper, professional bike fit. Several outfits have well-regarded certifying schemes for fitters. Best known are Serotta, F.I.S.T. and Retul.

After a fit, pay for expert coaching! ;)

Previous commenter spoke partially in error: Profile Jammer clip-on bars are short, don't protrude ahead of road bars, and are ITU legal and UCI legal for mass start racing. (You'd never ride on your elbows in a paceline, it's true.)

Answer 3

go ride it then see. Just because you got all the COOOL toys doesnt make it a great bike

Answer 4

when riding in group setting like in a triathalon, you aren't allowed to use aerobars.  they aren't allowed to use them in the tour.  and many clubs require you to take them off when riding in a group.