Even short Duathlons can be challenging events depending on the terrain and weather conditions, and everyone, especially the first … But beware of the very cheap “supermarket” bikes, they are barely fit for the purpose of racing. Below is the setup I went with on my first race.
height: 177.8 cm / 5 ft 10. in
weight: 71 kg / 158 lbs
bike frame: Argon 18 Gallium
size: S 54″
aero bars: Profile Design T2
hydration: Xlab Torpedo System
front wheel: Mavic Aksilum
rear wheel: Mavic Aksilum
tires: Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II
components: Shimano Ultegra 6800 Compact
gearing: 54/39 and 11/23
cassette: Shimano Ultegra 6700 10 speed 11-23
power meter: None
display: Garmin Edge 800
seat-post: Profile Design Carbon Fast Forward
saddle: Specialized Romin
helmet: Specialized S-Works
pedals: Look KEO2 Max
cycling shoes: Specialized BG Sport
clothing: Zoot Performance Tri-Team
sun glasses: Oakley Radar Path Live strong Edition
