Looking for a bicycle

In4Tria

Retro Newbie
I'm on a student budget and i'm interested in a £200-300 Road bike.
I don't have the first clue on what is the best bike for this price range. I had a look for triathlon bikes which are too expensive for me.

I'm currently just looking for a beginners bike that will do me for a year or two as I train and take part in my first few triathlons.

Info:
21 year old male
Height: 6ft
happy to look at new or 2nd hand bikes

would love some advice and opinions on what bikes would best suit me.
 
Welcome.

Decathlon has this for about 300 quid - gives you an idea of what you can get for your money
if you buy a new bike.

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-3-red ... er_opinion

Otherwise, the second hand market is worth a look, although triathlon specific bikes won't be cheap.
Have a look at the for sale section here, or ebay, gumtree etc.

You'll probably want something with STIs/Ergos (gear shifters integrated with brake levers).
You can get triathlon type bars that clamp on to the normal handelbars for a bit more aerodynamic positionining.

If you're 6 foot, a frame somewhere between 56-58 cm (length of seat tube) should be right for you.

Good luck.
 

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