New Bike Impact
I have been riding an older chro-moly road bike with clip on aerobars for the past two triathlon seasons. This Schwinn Passage has been very respectable for allowing me to train and race. While I never was able to average over 19 miles an hour in a race or training session even in my best shape, it was a perfect starting bike and one I’m hoping to keep to use on the leisurely family rides.
So this week with the blessing of my wonderful wife, I upped for a new triathlon bike. Here are the specifications:
| Spec Name | LeMond Limoges |
| Frame | LeMond Dual Zone 6066 Aluminum Triathlon |
| Fork | LeMond Triathlon Aero Carbon w/ Trip Strips |
| Rims/Wheels | Bontrager Select Aero |
| Hubs | See Rims/Wheels |
| Spokes | See Rims/Wheels |
| Tires | Bontrager Race Lite, 700 x 23c |
| Crankset | Bontrager Race GXP |
| Chainwheel | 53/39 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano 105 10-speed, 12-25 |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace, bar-end control |
| Handlebars | Bontrager Race Bullhorn w/Profile Aerolite Clipon bars |
| Stem | Bontrager Race |
| Brake Levers | Cane Creek BL2000TT |
| Brakes | Cane Creek SC3 |
| Saddle | Bontrager Select TT |
| Seat Post | http://need2tri.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=59&message=7 Bontrager Race Carbon |
While some of the components lack some to be desired (especially the wheelset), it is a significant upgrade over the previous road bike I was using. My first ride yesterday was a good, windy ride that averaged almost 19 miles an hour. While still no where near the speed I want to be, I noticed a significant difference going up hills and maintaining a strong speed. While I couldn’t get the bike to go any faster down hill (the benefits of heavier tires I suspect), the saving energy in the other areas and maintaining speed on the longer flats is well worth it.
I’ll keep you posted as the training continues.
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