(1) I concur with the advice to try some shorter races and get some experience. Ebay is full of bikes from people who probably aspired to do an Ironman, shifted priorities/got injured and are now trying to sell that $2000+ bike without getting it's true value or $2000+ worth of miles. (2) You will spend more time on the bike than anything else in an Ironman. Discomfort means poor 6+ hours of riding (physically/mentally) followed by an uncomfortable 3+ hour run off the bike. Get a bike that fits YOU and your body shape/riding style, goals, etc. Visit some tri-experiences bike shops, read bike reviews, talk to folks about the pros/cons of the bike they are riding, etc. Not everyone rides comfortably on the Lance Armstrong Trek Madone, but tons of people bought them for the wrong reason. (3) Every year after Ironman Hawaii, Triathlete mag publishes the stats of all the bikes/gear ridden that year. That will give you a "big picture" to START from. Hope that helps get you started!25 years of biking/running: 3 time Ironman, 50 centuries, 3 500+ mile bike races, 13 marathons
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