7 Tri Bikes on a Budget

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Not everyone can afford a $10,000 triathlon bike, and the truth is, you really don't need one. Your performance is tied to your engine (you)—not the price of your rig.

So whether you're looking to get into the sport or update your old road bike, check out one of these seven entry-level triathlon bikes that promise to be the best compromise of performance and value of any on the market.

Cannondale Slice 3
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Price: $2,599
Frame: Slice Carbon
Components: Shimano Ultegra
Wheels: Shimano RS11
Specialized SHIV Elite
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Price: $3,200
Frame: Shive Pro 10r Carbon
Components: Mix of Specialized Shiv Aero, Shimano 105, Shimano Tiagra
Wheels: Axis 2.0

Felt B12
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Price: $2,999
Frame: Felt Dual Aero TT/Tri UHC Performance Carbon Fiber
Components: Mix of Felt, Shimano Ultegra, and Vision
Wheels: Felt TTR3

Kestrel 4000
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Price: $2,939
Frame: 800K High Modulus Carbon Fiber
Components: Ultegra/Dura Ace mix
Wheels: Oval Concepts 527

Trek Speed Concept 7.0
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Price: $3,039
Frame: 500 Series OCLV Carbon
Components: Shimano 105, Tiagra, Dura Ace
Wheels: Bontrager Alloy

Fuji Norcom Straight 2.3
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Price: $2,800
Frame: C5 High-Modulus Tubing
Components: SRAM Rival
Wheels: Oval 527 Alloy

Cervelo P2
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Price: $2,500
Frame: Carbon
Components: Shimano 105, FSA mix
Wheels: Shimano R501

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