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It's good to seek information, and we're happy to tell what we know.
One point that I've made here in the past is that in the early stages of a TT career your bike is not very important. Naturally, it should be reasonably suitable for the task - you don't want a cheap full suspension mountain bike, and whatever you ride it should work properly.
Starting with the best possible kit will probably be embarassing for a beginner because his early performances are unlikely to be brilliantly fast. No one can become a top line time triallist just by visiting a couple of bike shops.
I'd say a basic fixed wheel machine is ideal for a beginner. It's reasonably cheap, it's how most of the great riders started in the past and it gives you scope for improvement in the future.