Bike Lust...

Now that I'm pretty well into a triathlon program and enjoying it immensely, I now know that multisport will be something I'll be committed to for some time. It's definitely something I plan to do as long as my body will allow. So with that, I have the strong desire to bite the bullet and buy a true, dedicated triathlon bike. Triathlon is all about speed and aerodynamics... tri bikes are built around an aggressive geometry that puts the rider in an "aero" position at all times. Tri bikes are great on flat or rolling terrain... but not a great choice for climbing or the local group ride. Obviously I'll keep my beloved Merlin road bike... but a tri bike is definitely in order.

I've pretty much all but decided on a Quintana Roo. I was going to go with Cervelo, but once I got to check out a QR close up I was blown away. Quintana Roo was the first company to make ONLY tri bikes... and they do it VERY well. The 2007 QR Lucero looks like the one for me. My 2nd choice? It would have to be a Cervelo P2C. Both are carbon fiber bikes... both light, aero, with an aggressive geometry that's built for speed.

So, how do I land this beauty without my wife moving me into the doghouse with Toby (my dog)? Simple... clean out the garage! As some of you might know I used to own a bike shop. I closed the bike shop after learning that owning a bike shop sucks. Take my advice... think twice before making your hobby your job. Screws everything up. Anyway... I have a lot of bike junk laying around in boxes in my garage. I've begun the process of selling all this stuff and to my surprise I should have enough from the sale of this garb to purchase a really nice tri bike! I have many of the parts and components I need already. The only thing I will have to purchase is the bike frame and fork... and a couple other little things like brake levers, cables, etc. Nothing big. So, hopefully soon I'll be posting my new tri bike for all to see along with a review. I hope to have the bike built and be well accustomed to it before my Half Ironman in May.

Here's a stock photo of the bike I'm lusting over until I get to show off my own. Cheers!

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