Are tri bikes worth it?

Are tri bikes worth it?

Triathlon bikes are almost worthless outside of triathlon and time trialing. They’re not as safe, as comfortable, or as easy to handle as a road bike. And if you’d ever like to bike with a group of cyclists, they’ll probably shun you if all you have is a tri bike.

Does a tri bike really make a difference?

The most notable difference is the design, or geometry of the frame of each bike. Triathlon bikes have a steeper angle of the seat. The steeper angle allows the user to travel at a faster rate because you can bend your body down lower which reduces wind resistance.

What size tri bike do I need?

What’s the right TT bike size for me?

Rider Height Suggested Triathlon Frame Size
Feet & Inches Centimetres Frame Size (cm)
5’3″ – 5’6″ 160cm – 168cm 51cm – 53cm
5’6″ – 5’9″ 168cm – 175cm 54cm – 55cm
5’9″ – 6’0″ 175cm – 183cm 56cm – 58cm

What are TT bikes used for?

What is a time trial bike or triathlon bike? Time trial bikes are specifically designed for the demands of riding against the clock, usually on flatter terrain where the difference between winning and loosing can often be mere seconds.

Are triathlon bikes good for long distance?

Yes. However, triathlon bikes are not tour bikes. Triathlon bikes can be ridden for long distances, but they are designed for relatively straight and flat ridding. You wouldn’t want a triathlon bike on any multi-day gran-fondos or do any serious mountain climbing or descending with a tri-bike.

Does tri bike save your legs?

Tri bike saves your legs by making you more comfortable in a forward leaning position and reducing the drag of your body. And the frame helps a little. So if a tri bike saves you 10 min over 112 miles then that’s 10 min less on the bike and thus saved for the run.

Should tri bike be smaller than road bike?

For a good starting point, we’d recommend looking at a TT frame that has a reach roughly 2cm shorter than your road bike, which typically means going down a size. Typically road bikes are dolled out based on top tube length, which serves as a pretty reliable indicator of whether a frame will fit someone.

Can I use a TT bike as a road bike?

You can’t use it in road or crit races and they’re frowned on in Sportives. Less safe in traffic too cos of the more head down position. Realistically, even at club level it doesn’t make much difference to times, I’ve seen plenty of people on £4000 TT bikes put in slower times than guys on regular road bikes.

What is the best bike for a triathlon time trial?

Cervelo P5X Triathlon Bike / TT Bike. Udi2, HED, Size Medium. Low Miles! Cervelo P2-SL 48CM Time Trial TT / Triathlon Bike XS NO RESERVE!!! Whether you?re doing a time trial or training for a triathlon, a great bike can get you the most from the experience.

What is the best material for a tri bike?

Carbon fiber is a lightweight, strong polymer that helps reduce weight from your TT or tri bike, which means that you can ride faster. Usually, carbon fiber is an upgrade from a heavier aluminum frame.

Where can I buy a time trial bike?

On eBay, you can browse through various styles of new and used triathlon bikes and time trial bikes designed to fit your size, experience, and riding style. How do time trial bikes differ from triathlon bikes?

Are triathlon and time trial bikes UCI legal?

Generally, a smaller proportion of time trial bikes available on the market are considered UCI legal, due to more stringent requirements, and the ease of bicycle manufacturers to simply cater for the majority who fall within the triathlon discipline. Triathlon and Time Trial Bike Features

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