| One of the most common question, a triathlon | | | | is designed in this way. Also, the triathlon |
| beginner would ask is: "What is the | | | | bike design is very efficient in giving the |
| difference between a triathlon bike and a | | | | aerodynamics that provides speed. The elbow |
| road bike?" | | | | rest are designed to be low so that the rider |
| | | | maximizes his or her every kick. The Garside |
| This is a very important question to ask | | | | Study in 2001 disclosed that triathletes who |
| since the two might appear the same. But | | | | use triathlon bike run faster that those who |
| deeper evaluation would reveal that there is | | | | use the regular road bike on the same covered |
| something special about triathlon bike that | | | | distance. |
| could not be seen on a regular road bike. | | | | |
| | | | From bike to run, the triathete should have |
| But before enumerating these, you must | | | | enough energy to finish the race. Since |
| remember that using triathlon bike is not | | | | triathlon bike is designed to be efficient |
| limited to triathlon events. Even on solo | | | | and comfortable, the rider saves a lot of |
| ride, triathlon bike works best. | | | | energy that is important to finish the race. |
| | | | To be particular, riding a triathlon bike |
| Triathlon bike provides an easy transition | | | | provides less cramp on the lower back muscle |
| from swim to bike and from bike to run. And | | | | due to its geometrical construction. It is |
| this is perhaps the most special thing about | | | | important to note that a road bike can cause |
| triathlon bike. Remember that transition from | | | | your muscle to tighten that might effect your |
| discipline to another is still part of the | | | | transition especially on the first two |
| race and therefore must be done smoothly. | | | | kilometers of the run. This would give you |
| Since bike comes after the swim and before | | | | enough difficulty to keep you from |
| the run, the bike used should be designed in | | | | effectively maximizing the time. |
| a way that the triathlete can easily mount | | | | |
| and dismount. | | | | To simply put it, the triathlon bike would |
| | | | give you the speed you need not only on the |
| Among all 3 events, the longest part of the | | | | bike but also on the run. |
| race is bike and therefore, the bike to be | | | | |
| used must be designed in a way that it can | | | | These advantages provide you with the much |
| provide comfort to the rider. Triathlon bike | | | | needed energy and comfort during the race. |