Greg
I am having a little difficulty chosing a TT bike, and i am entry level to triathlons but i am a very good biker so i want the BEST enrty level.
I have narrowed my chioces down to these and i would appreciate help.
2009/2008 Trek Equinox 7
2009 Cervelo P1
2009 Fuji Aloha 1.0
2009 Felt s32
they are all relatively close to the same and some bikes have better things then others.. I am LEANING towards the trek equinox,becasue even though the components arent very good (which i dont mind) I notice the treks frame and seatpost is very aerodynamic, like a carbon model. and the colors are cool. I know the cervelo has alot of great specs and so does the Fuji, and Felt.
Notice that i put *2008/2009 for the trek. that is becase i found that both are very simialr and i could get the 2008 model which is basically the same for a few hundred less.
I KNOW this is long but i would like the help becasue its a very annoying thing debating with myself with no input from other people who also know about bikes
Answer
Personally, I would go with the Cervelo. Although the P1 isn't their best model, their bikes are the most aerodynamic. Cervelo's mission is simply make great aero, light bikes. They don't make any kids bikes or mountain bikes. They are only focused on pure speed. Although the Trek Equinox 7 isn't a bad bike, I would go with the P1 because Cervelo spends by far the most time in the wind tunnel. This is shown by the P4 being the most aero bike on the market.
Personally, I would go with the Cervelo. Although the P1 isn't their best model, their bikes are the most aerodynamic. Cervelo's mission is simply make great aero, light bikes. They don't make any kids bikes or mountain bikes. They are only focused on pure speed. Although the Trek Equinox 7 isn't a bad bike, I would go with the P1 because Cervelo spends by far the most time in the wind tunnel. This is shown by the P4 being the most aero bike on the market.
how can i convince my parents that bikes are safe?
Alica
ok so i REALLY REALLY REALLY want a new bike for christmas.
thats like the main thing i want.
but my parents are those freaky and paranoid parents that are wayyy over-protective of me. they wont even let me stay home by myself and im 13!!!!!
i dont really care much about the not-being-able-to-stay-alone-home part, but i just want to ride my bike (if i ever get one) outside.
oh and i already tried the extra chores thing. it dont work. all they say is " these are things we already expect you to do every day" blah blah blah. they expect me to cook, clean, weed, massage, AND treat them like friggen royalty?! ahem... NO.
oh and i already tried the i will-wear-safty-thing.
dont work niether.
but anyways.... any convincing ways to talk my parents into it?
Answer
Hmmmm....
Bikes can be dangerous.
Trying to think as a paranoid parent, I would have mental images of kids on BMX bikes, helmetless, darting through traffic at random, not paying attention.
Thinking as a cyclist, I think of responsible riders who follow traffic laws, stop at stop signs, ride on the right side of the road, signal lane changes, wear helmets, and are respectful of other road users. Bikes are relatively safe if you're careful to follow the rules and do your best not to surprise drivers. Collisions happen when one or both parties are a) not paying attention b) do something unexpected or c) both.
They'll have to let you drive sooner or later, and you'll need to learn the same rules of the road and interaction with other vehicles that you use on a bike. I suppose it depends on where you live, and what roads and paths are available, but a bike can be a very good means of transportation for a kid your age.
Back in the day, I rode my bike to school because it was faster than the bus, which had to make a lot of stops. In high school, I commuted to a summer job more than 10 miles away. Now, I compete in triathlons and mountain bike races.
Hopefully this gives you some ideas.
Hmmmm....
Bikes can be dangerous.
Trying to think as a paranoid parent, I would have mental images of kids on BMX bikes, helmetless, darting through traffic at random, not paying attention.
Thinking as a cyclist, I think of responsible riders who follow traffic laws, stop at stop signs, ride on the right side of the road, signal lane changes, wear helmets, and are respectful of other road users. Bikes are relatively safe if you're careful to follow the rules and do your best not to surprise drivers. Collisions happen when one or both parties are a) not paying attention b) do something unexpected or c) both.
They'll have to let you drive sooner or later, and you'll need to learn the same rules of the road and interaction with other vehicles that you use on a bike. I suppose it depends on where you live, and what roads and paths are available, but a bike can be a very good means of transportation for a kid your age.
Back in the day, I rode my bike to school because it was faster than the bus, which had to make a lot of stops. In high school, I commuted to a summer job more than 10 miles away. Now, I compete in triathlons and mountain bike races.
Hopefully this gives you some ideas.
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