Triathlon

My flatmate is considering training for triathlon for the 2012 olympics, but needs to complete a recognised event first. He has nearly set the qualifying time for a marathon but wants to see if he is better suited to the 3 events.

He has entrusted the task of finding a suitable bike, and i was just wondering if anyone on here had any advice on what to look for?

I presented him with the idea of riding my LOOK KG381, but he wasn't sure if that was a good idea, and to be honest i dont know either.

Any help/offers would be greatly appreciated.

cheers

'Loin

As long as it fit him well, a decent TT bike should suit him.

anything that costs upwards of £3000,
gets ridden once a month in nice weather.
lots of carbon on it.
perfect.

he does realise that this is one of britains strongest events, with the top athletes in the world already representing the UK?
Our Tri team is ridiculous good.

just saying.

i dont think the imaginary marathon is an olympic event.

Yeah, he realises that, but he's 20, and just ran his first marathon (Brighton) in 14mins off olympic qualifying. The olympics is like a mad dream but he wants to see if theres an event that perhaps suits him a bit better. He likes cycling and swimming so though he'd give triathlon a crack, only problem is his lack of appropriate bike.

Sorry to hijack but I'm thinking of going for the Sumo in 2012, anyone know what the best kind of Mawashi is to get?

Anyone got a horse - I fancy having a go at 3 day eventing.

ha I shall retreat to the solace of my dissertation, and never read this post again. I feel a good page worth of ribbing heading my way...

Get your flatmate to sign in & deflect it all his way!

I shot a few local ruffians yesterday evening, so I fancy my chances at the 25m rapid fire pistol. Can anyone recommend a good target pistol?

I shot a few local ruffians yesterday evening, so I fancy my chances at the 25m rapid fire pistol. Can anyone recommend a good target pistol?

Sig Sauer P226 is noted for it's accuracy in the field else go for something like the OICW.

Any degredation in accuracy should be countered by volume and range of options.