[slowtwitch79]

I'm looking to do my first triathlon next spring. I was a competitive swimmer all through grade school, high school, and college, I've done a few open water swims of up to 10k, and I currently run a 42 minute 10k and have run 6 marathons. So I'm not fussing about the first and last legs.

But biking? I've never really done it to race. And I don't own a bike at the moment. I've been seeing a lot of sales in my area-- can someone who maybe was in the same situation advise me about a good "starter" bike, training plans or videos, good books you've read? I'd like to spend the fall and winter learning to ride competently (where I live, winter isn't very wintry).

Thanks!

[Spike10]

Fit is the biggest thing when it comes to choosing a new bike, your budget is next and depending on your situation budget might come first.
Lets begin with budget being first, you need to decide your price range, and remember that you can upgrade your components later if you need or want to. I ride a Trek and I love it, the model I have looks very different than when I bought it, many of the components have been changed over the past 3 years.
I got lucky and fell in love with a bike I could afford and it fit too. Also the bike portion of triathlon has the most equipment and you need to choose a bike that you can train and race on that won't break the bank or your backside.
I hope this helps, when you get a bike or have trouble choosing between some, give a shout and we can talk.
Spike.