| Getting your first bike can be rather tricky if you don't | | | | combination M30s and T700 carbon fiber may make |
| know what you're looking for or what type of special | | | | your ride somewhat stiff at times but more than |
| needs you may require in a bike. Some people ride in a | | | | makes up for it on longer rides. The top tube on the |
| triathlon with a rented or regular bike and feel they | | | | frame is horizontal while the seat tube works its way |
| need to rush out and purchase a triathlon bike of their | | | | around the rear wheel. This stylish bike is strong, |
| own. You'll make much better time when you can use | | | | beautifully designed and very aero. |
| the same bike for riding, racing and training. While it's a | | | | Ordu |
| great idea to be able to race and train on the same | | | | The Ordu is very similar in design to the Ora but has a |
| bike, before you make a purchase, ask around to | | | | much more chunky and aerodynamic style. The wild |
| others as to what kind of bikes they have and their | | | | design of the tube is much more exaggerated than |
| opinions. There is no better advice than reviews and | | | | what is seen with the Ora. Another difference |
| ratings from other bike owners. | | | | between the two is the chain and seat stays with are |
| Obviously, you need to buy what you can afford but | | | | a lot thicker than what is on the Ora. You only have to |
| you can still "mix it up a little" when choosing a triathlon | | | | look at the Ordu to see and think speed and strength. |
| bike. You don't absolutely have to get a full time | | | | Bikers that are looking for the newest in bike |
| triathlon bike as a regular road bike can have the Tri | | | | technology will love owning the Ordu, which has |
| bars attached to it to design it the way you desire. | | | | proven time and again to be the cutting edge of |
| There really aren't that many Tri specific bars around | | | | technology for time trials and competitions. |
| anymore although you can find some excellent models | | | | Road Bikes |
| from Obea (the Ora) and Ordu. | | | | It would be very difficult to describe the different types |
| The Ora | | | | of road bikes are they are thousands on the markets. |
| As far as price goes, you're not going to find a much | | | | The most important factor in choosing a road bike will |
| more reasonably priced triathlon bike than the Ora. This | | | | be your budget. After you've determined what you |
| bike not only has a dual position seat system for the | | | | can afford to spend on your bike, you can begin your |
| utmost comfort but also an aero seat tube that gives | | | | shopping excursion to the many bike stores in your |
| it a look that's both sleek and dynamic. The | | | | area. |