Description: Frameset
SIZES (XS) 50cm, (S) 54cm, (M) 56cm, (L) 58cm, (XL) 60cm | COLORS Candy Blue. | FRAME Alpha SLR Aluminum. Double butted seamless drawn tubing. Tri frame is based on race proven, wind tunnel-tested USPS time trial bike tech. The Trek Pro Tri geometry has an aero downtube, steeper seattube and flared chainstays to keep you in a comfortable, power-generating, aerodynamic position. Handmade in the USA. 3.0 lb. Frameset available. | FORK Kinesis carbon aero 650c
For around $2K you get a light, responsive, fun bike to ride. I bought mine in 2002 and it has dragged my 6'1", 205lbs Clydesdale ass around Ironman Hawai'i, Pacific Crest, USAT Nationals, and a variety of other events around the country. The only problem I had was blowing out a Bontrager hub. To classify this bike (not to mention the $2K+ it costs) as being for a beginner is irresponsible. Just add pedals, a water bottle rack, & a cycling computer & you're ready to race the posers on machines costing twice as much.
well, I didn't make the mistake of confusing this $2200 complete bike with the $10000 Lance Armstron time trial bike. First of all, this is a triathlon bike - and it does great for that purpose. I've ridden this bike since summer '00 and 2 years later, there is nothing out there I'd trade this bike for. Sure, its a little stiff in the rear - but it rides comfortable and QUICK. I train on a kestrel and race on this bike. So far, nothing has gone out of adjustment or has failed yet. The components are well spec'd. you really can't go wrong buying this bike.
To begin with, don't confuse this with being close to the performance as Trek's top of the line TT frame which was designed to help Lance Armstrong win the Tour de France. This is like saying a Chevy Geo has some of the same perfomance as their top of the line Corvette.
But Trek makes a fine bike for a first time triathlete looking to buy their first entry level tri bike. But with a 1 1/8th wide aero down tube as the only aero aspect of the bike, and clincher wheels, this bike is for beginners only.
