Why I don't recommend TRIATHLON BIKES...

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0:00 - Intro
0:18 - Margins Gains Don't Make Sense For The Average Person
01:46 - The Training
02:26 - The Difference
03:02 - $4k - $5k Investment
05:15 - Make Up The Gap
07:22 - Losing Game
08:38 - Conclusion

Often I get asked by friends getting into triathlon whether or not they should purchase a tri-bike. In short, I don't recommend them for not elite-level triathletes; this video explains why the gains aren't worth the price.

Margins Gains Don't Make Sense For The Average Person
A tri-specific bike without a proper fit and deep carbon wheels is likely a slower overall system than a modern road bike with deep carbon wheels, a proper fit, and a power meter.

The Training
Tri-bikes are inherently hard to train on. If you live in a hilly area, the gearing of tri-bikes will make it difficult to put in long days. Often road bikes are more comfortable and geared better for training.

The Difference
The aerodynamic advantages of a tri-bike frame are negated by poor bike fit, non-aero wheels, and lack of proper training. Getting a "budget" tri bike is likely slower than investing in your current road bike.

$4k - $5k Investment
When considering the bike, the fit, the aero wheels, and an aero helmet, you will spend upwards of $5K to get an excellent tri-bike setup. That might not include a power meter.

Make Up The Gap
If you spend your money upgrading your road bike with deep carbon aero wheels, a power meter, an aero helmet, and aero clothing, you will make up many of the advantages of a tri-bike.

Losing Game
Tri-bikes depreciate at much rate than a traditional road bikes. With this in mind, be prepared to lose 30% - 70% of your tri-bike's value within three years of purchase.

Remember, no bike will make up a bad day in the run.

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Great vid.
I wonder if there is significant difference between aero helmet and aero road helmet.

fatihkale
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When I went from a Canyon Aeroad to a Canyon Speedmax my speed went up 25% with the same power

Mrmapple
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Lol this is just FALSE, even ancient TT bikes that create an aero position are faster than my modern road bike. I cannot fathom being this wrong about something

chrissheldon