truthseeker1996
New member
I'm a runner who just picked up biking this year. I got good advice from this site about an entry level bike, now I am ready to move up one level. I would like a good bike that can perform decently at olympic distance and possibly half-iron man distance. Also, I would like to use it for weekend long rides and commuting once or twice a week (20 miles). Please give me good advice about brands and models I should consider up to $1500. I'm looking for good performance shifting and light weight. I really don't understand all the differences between carbon, aluminum, etc., so considerations that I should take into mind would be greatly appreciated.