I have been looking for a road bike to use in a triathlon & training. I have never owned a bike (other than as a child) & have no knowledge other than the small bit I’ve read. Would this bike be a good deal for $250? And is it suitable for a triathlon?
by UsefulShotThat
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I’d say, absolutely. The Trek made Lemonds were solid. Nice bike. If it’s in good shape, all the components are functioning, and it fits you, I’d jump on it.
For $250 this is a very practical way to get into cycling. LeMond made quality frames and the components look good, but are definitely older. You could use it in a triathlon and it would be fine, but probably not as comfortable as a modern with clearance for wider tires.
Late model LeMond, great frames. I own two and would definitely say this would be a good bike. I would try to get them to lower the price, shoot for $175 and negotiate from there.
This appears to be an aluminal model so probably from 2005-2007ish.
2006 Tourmalet seems likely.
https://vintage-trek.com/Trek-Fisher-Klein-Lemond/2006lemond.pdf
Does it fit? If so, that’s a good price for a starter bike.
It is rim brakes and 9speed Tiagra, which are entry level and outdated, but if they shift fine, go with it. I still run 9speed on my main bike and it works perfectly. The rear hub would be able to take a 10speed update in the future, if needed.
Pretty certain you’re gonna want a different saddle.
If you wanted to be more Tri-specific, you could always bolt on some aero bars.
Is say no. Worked on lots of those shifters and there all starting to age out now days. Cost you the price of the bike to service it and get it working properly race ready. Double the budget or get used to bad shifting. Iv seen this exact scenario over and over again. Gets into tris, super fit guy but has no clue about bikes. Get a Merida or canyon new there well spec’d these days and better then this old thing ever was.
These are the things that bike needs to be a safe tri bike.
New pads, check rim isn’t worn out either.
New chain and cassette.
New cables ins and outs.
And especially new tyres! Never skimp on tyres. Good tyres can make a old bike feel amazing again. Shit tyres make a good bike feel old.
And if anything is creaking BB and headset overhaul.
That’s a expensive bike disguised as a cheap bike….
Feel free to fight me in the comments shed mechanics but that’s the truth from a real mechanic.
That bikes got a bunch of bontrager parts I’m betting it’s a smooth ride def worth at least 250$
This is a great bike. Go do a few sprint distance triathlons, maybe an Olympic distance. When you decide if you wanna continue you can always upgrade to an aero bike in the future. Honestly though, this Lemond is a lifetime purchase, an excellent frame.