Bikes

dmeyers1969

Best bike deals I have found are in January / Feb when shops are trying to move their old models. Anytime you can pick up a previous year's model means big savings for you. Most times, changes from year to year are related to bike color and some minor component upgrades. Major component upgrades will start to really move the price up.
If all you are ever going to do is train for and race tris, the tri bike geometry will get you more aero but you have to have it already to get the best fit. def go to a bike shop and try out both types. You will notice that a tri bike is a lot more sensitive from a handling standpoint, shifters are out on the aero bars - you may or may not like that. Road bike gives you more options and if you set it right, with aero bars, you can get very aero if that is your goal