Why Should You Switch To A Triathlon Bike?

Do you want to ride a triathlon bike? It can seem a little daunting making that step up to a TT bike but with the correct preparation and know-how, you’ll be flying along in the aero position in no time! Heather is here with our top tips for switching to a tri-specific bike!!

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[tomw]

After three years of riding and racing on a road bike with aero bars, I upgraded to a gorgeous Giant Trinity. I think it was the third week of owning it that I ended up falling over in a crosswind and waking up in hospital. Cannot emphasize easing in to the new position enough. Even on the base bars these things can really catch a crosswind violently.

[efd]

One thing you've missed (someone else has mentioned this in the comments already) that I think is hugely important is to go out on a calm day for your first TT bike ride. With deep section wheels and on aero bars, it can be a nightmare to control in windy conditions, so get used to it on still days first!

[farrelchinnappa]

Use a home trainer, ride in tt position get the core and relevant muscles used to the position, the lower back, neck etc. Will all adapt and it will become the only position u want to ride in, make sure u set up correctly tho.

[MilesUshaw]

Just got my TT bars on the road bike, TT bike next :)

[stefjanssen]

First ride on my tri bike i smashed all my speedrecords 😀

[Nessunego]

I won't switch, I will just add a tri-bike to my road bike in about 6-10 months, as I'll be preparing for my firts ironman (to be held in 2 years from now)

[nickvandam]

Just got a tt bike 2nd hand. I'm getting used to the position on the indoor trainer before I take it out on the road. It is also helping to get the position dialed in. Thanks for the video!

[barretwaltz]

Started taking out my entry-level tri bike and it's fun but don't get rid of your road bike. Keep both because a lot of group rides won't even let you join on a tri/TT bike.

[Tara_Masika]

Now, all I have to do is save up enough money! 👍😝❤

[nielsbrand]

have been riding A converted road bike with an reversed seattube / steeper 78-80* angle & TT handlebar for years now..
I do like to create the aero position, hydration, tool integration etc. myself.. though still miss the specifically designed system,
now with the introduction of the disc brakes maybe it is time..

[shaunhoulahan]

I completely understand that at your level a $10, 000 TT bike is appropriate but if, like me, your 90km bike time is closer to 4 hours than 2 then a good quality road bike is all you need. There’s no point saving 5 minutes on the bike if you spend most of it trying to stand up straight and run. Comfort is much more important at the back of the pack. Add clip on bars if you want to.

[DanielMooreDJ]

For those scared about cross winds. I’m only 53kg and I ride with 60mm deep wheels and handle 18mph winds no problem. You just get used to it

[wbrent]

i just bought a TT bike. i should have watched this video first lol.
i have been doing one arm down and one arm on the break.
thankfully i have a quiet culdesac near my house where i can practice in a circle similar to a track.

[darianbroadhead]

I jumped in with two feet to the sport and bought a tri specific bike and hated it. Never got comfortable and handled miserably. Sold it and went with a SystemSix.

[saintott]

Before spending all that money on a tri bike just add tri bars to your rd bike to see if it's something you like.

[hayabusa]

After riding road bikes for a year I found them fun but a dead end there was no challenge. I bought a TT bike and oh man the possibilities opened up for more speed everywhere. So many challenges and more fun. I can't live without my TT bike. Whenever I hop back in a road everything feels simpler more relaxed, I don't like it.

[notmyrealname]

Oooo so cool. Dreaming of a bike like that. Totally epic. What’s that saddle just out of interest?

[ldburn]

I would love a TT bike, just cannot afford to get one :(

[rosshorsley]

What if you skipped straight to a TT bike ahah. I ended up just going straight to a Cervelo p2 as I couldn't find any good road bikes around me.

[paulshearer]

But if you get one of these beasts, everyone thinks you know what you"re doing, which place i have never been to.