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mishuko · 10-23-2014, 10:16 AM

I have a fuji tri-bike and a cannondale caad9 with sram (upgraded the derailleurs to force rest is rival)

As other's have mentioned it's all about fitment. Here's an analogy used here a lot, do driver mods. Likewise with bikes, it really won't matter which bike you get to start (aslong as it fits and is designed for you use eg trail, road, etc) as long as you ride it and build up your skills.

I would avoid anything carbon if possible to start. Get a nice alluminum frame... they can take more abuse and are still fairly light.

Cannondale (made in USA) is my biased pick. I probably wouldn't advise their CAAD frames though. They are designed for speed and not so much ergonomics comparatively. Then again coming from a tri-bike, the CAAD felt great.

Let us know which bike you end up getting!

10-23-2014, 10:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9435	I have a fuji tri-bike and a cannondale caad9 with sram (upgraded the derailleurs to force rest is rival) As other's have mentioned it's all about fitment. Here's an analogy used here a lot, do driver mods. Likewise with bikes, it really won't matter which bike you get to start (aslong as it fits and is designed for you use eg trail, road, etc) as long as you ride it and build up your skills. I would avoid anything carbon if possible to start. Get a nice alluminum frame... they can take more abuse and are still fairly light. Cannondale (made in USA) is my biased pick. I probably wouldn't advise their CAAD frames though. They are designed for speed and not so much ergonomics comparatively. Then again coming from a tri-bike, the CAAD felt great. Let us know which bike you end up getting!