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