Triathlons

-accidental double post-

Anyone have suggestions as to what kind of bike I should get? I've been lurking around the internets, and it seems like Road Bikes are the way to go. In addition to that, I've searched for road bikes online and found a bike called the Cannondale Six 5. It's a decent price (mind you this is gonna be a Christmas gift to me. ) And.. Biking Shoes? wat. They can cost upwards of $350. Any advice on what type of shoe I should get? I guess the type of shoe would sort of depend on the type of bike, too. Whether or not it can clip on and such.

WHY IS BIKING SO CONFUSING?

We'll I'll come to your rescue. So you can get clipless pedals and just run flats. If youre gunna run flats though you wont have as good power all through the crank rotation. Although flats alre alot cheaper. A decent set of flats is 75 bucks cad. Or 100 for a great pair. The thing with flats aswell though is theyre heavier then clipless pedals.

Id sugest that if youre going all out you should get clipless pedals.

And seriously, fu'ck cannondale. Overpriced pieces of pomegranate. And if you want a really good bike suggestion. Go to Pinkbike.com
Go into the forums and go to the road/29er/touring/fixie section.
Check out some threads there. And please for the love of god do not start a new thread there asking what bike you should get. Use the search button.

And get a ROAD BIKE
NOT a RACE BIKE

Race bikes are for people who aren't noobs to the sport. If you get a race bike you'll probs eat pomegranate and you'll feel very uncomfortable.
ALSO LYCRA IS THE WAY OF THE ROAD BIKER. Get lycra or get out.

And if you want me to get specific about pedals get some SPD. Just go to your lbs(local bike shop) and ask them to fit you with some spd shoes and pedals. MAKE SURE ITS A FUCKING LOCAL BIKE SHOP NOT FUCKING SPORT CHECK OR CANADIAN TIRE OR SOME pomegranate.

and my bike suggestions would be
-Specialized Allez
-Giant Defy
-Trek 1 series

And for god sake carry fu'cking spare tubes with you when you ride.

And keep your tires at like 90-110 psi. If your psi is low you have a high rolling resistance. YOU DO NOT WANT HIGH ROLLING RESISTANCE IT SLOWS YOU DOWN.



any more questions just ask.