| The sport of triathlon is challenging, intense, fun and | | | | these bikes is astounding. A study performed in 2000 |
| unfortunately expensive. From running shoes, wetsuits, | | | | called The Garside Study compared the |
| bikes shoes, trisuits, and not to mention bike | | | | bio-mechanical benefits of a triathlon bike versus a |
| accessories, the money adds up. Then, you have to | | | | road bike, removing aerodynamic factors. Subjects |
| purchase the bike. Sure some people start out with | | | | riding 24.8 miles on a road bike then running 6.2 miles |
| whatever bikes they have around, some even try to | | | | were compared to subjects riding the same distance |
| compete with mountain bikes. Quickly they find that | | | | on a triathlon bike then running the same distance. The |
| without the right kind of bike, the cycling part of a | | | | results were impressive. The athletes riding the triathlon |
| triathlon is beyond grueling. | | | | bikes averaged a full 5 minute time savings on the run |
| Triathlon Bike vs. Road Bike | | | | after transitioning off the triathlon bike versus the road |
| A road bike is certainly adequate for competing in | | | | bike. |
| triathlons, but most people who train and race for any | | | | Where to get the best deals on Triathlon Bikes |
| extended period of time, usually end up purchasing a | | | | If you have already begun your search for a triathlon |
| triathlon specific bike. Why? There are many reasons, | | | | bike, you have learned that all of the integrated |
| but mainly because a triathlon bike has been | | | | technology does not come cheap. Some of the higher |
| specifically engineered for a triathlon. | | | | end bikes can weigh as little as 13 pounds and cost |
| Athletes competing in triathlon have just expended | | | | well over $10,000. |
| massive amounts of energy using almost all of the | | | | Deals can be found, you just have to know where to |
| muscle groups of the body in the pool, and immediately | | | | look. By all means visit your nearest bike store, ride |
| after the ride will have to run. Triathlon bikes are | | | | some bikes and find out what you like. Triathlon bikes |
| designed to conserve muscles for the run, during the | | | | come in a variety of frames, styles, weights and colors |
| ride. | | | | so it is important to know what you like before you |
| The concept of a triathlon specific bike came about in | | | | begin bargain hunting. |
| the late 80s with the design of the Quintana Roo | | | | With the explosion of the internet, one of the best |
| Superform. The bike had and 80 degree seat angle | | | | ways to find deal is to go online. Some bike stores |
| and 650c wheels. Skeptical professional triathletes | | | | offer limited stock online, but online auction/classified |
| soon turned into believers when the bike was ridden in | | | | sites like eBay, Craigslist and the triathlon specific offer |
| the Ironman New Zealand and the bikes rider, Ray | | | | a unique way to find a gently used or closeout new |
| Browning broke both the bike and overall course | | | | triathlon bike for a great price! |
| records. He even began the run leg of the competition | | | | The most important thing to remember in your search |
| with a 30 minute lead over the second place athlete! | | | | for triathlon bike is to find out what you like and shop |
| Incredible advances in triathlon bike design have been | | | | around for the best deal! |
| made over the years and the science used to design | | | | |