| Cycling Success depends on finding the right bicycle | | | | Experts recommend that you either get a bike that is |
| for you | | | | made just for triathlons, a time-trail bike or a road bike. |
| Depending on the type of Triathlon you're interested in | | | | The bike made just for triathlons differs from the other |
| competing in, the amount of time spent on your bike | | | | two in that the seat post moves the rider up into a |
| will differ. You'll end up cycling anywhere from 12.4 | | | | running position and both wheels are smaller, requiring |
| miles on up to 112 miles in the Ultra. | | | | less energy to cycle. |
| You can end up spending a lot of money on your | | | | To a new triathlete, a touring or mountain bike might |
| specialized bike clothes and accessories. But before | | | | not seem that different than one of the bikes listed |
| you spend any money on your jersey or sunglasses, | | | | above. |
| consider the two pieces that you must have: the | | | | It's important, however, to set aside enough of your |
| helmet and the bike. And of those two, finding the right | | | | budget to get a specialized bike when you compete in |
| bike for you is paramount. | | | | triathlons. |
| Luckily, you have a lot of bikes to choose from | | | | |