Triathlon Tri
What type of bike do I need for a Triathlon?
Can I buy a high end road bike and clip on aero bars or do I need a dedicated Tri bike? I am a relative newcomer but am looking to work up to an Ironman distance within the next year.
While it's true that most pro's ride their road bikes most of the time, all the pro triathletes I've encountered are on their tri-bikes all the time. If you're fully committed towards doing triathlons, you'd do best buying a tri-bike. That being said, since a tri- position is a bit more upright than a TT-specific position, you can probably get away with putting aero bars on a road bike. You will find that a steeper seat tube angle (more forward seat) helps in the bike-run transition. Check out Cervelo bikes, they have a seat tube that can flip forward or back. This way, you can move the seat from road-bike position (73 degree seat tube angle) to tri-bike position (78 degree seat tube angle). Make sure and go to a reputable shop to get a proper bike fit.
Email me if you have any other questions.
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