The fit is perfect for athletes who ride true tri positions, yet aren’t flexible enough to lick the front tire. Cannondale’s Slice frame isn’t integrated, but feels incredibly balanced and responsive. The Shimano 105 component group is modest, but functional and durable. This bike is light on fancy upgrades, but stocked with the key ingredients for a fast bike split. The draw: Efficient choice for speed and value However, the aerobars create a very tense wrist grip, and component quality is lacking: Shimano’s base-level Tiagra groupset has a relatively short lifespan, and the side-actuated brakes aren’t on par with most calipers. If you want a bike with tri-friendly geometry that stands out at an affordable sticker price, this fits the bill. While Giant may not be fully committed to the needs of triathletes, the Trinity Composite 2 boasts a frame with aero bona fides that you won’t see on every transition rack. RELATED: Announcing 2013 Buyer’s Guide “Best In Class” Taller athletes be weary: Sizes L and XL force the rider into very aggressive positions. Both brakes are mechanically challenging-the rear is hidden by a cave in the frame and the front cable routes through the headtube. If you travel frequently, make sure your mechanic skills are sharp. It sprints and climbs with the spunk of a road bike and is genuinely fun to ride. The D-6’s massive tubes do more than draw attention they make it one of the stiffest tri bikes around. RELATED – Beginner Kit: Swim And Transition Race Necessities Small gearing and small frame sizes are the two primary women’s-specific features. The components are barebones but up to the task and, as an added bonus, Quintana Roo is one of just two bike makers to include the popular ISM Adamo saddle. The frame creates a smooth ride experience by absorbing most road roughness, although it isn’t the stiffest. The fit profile of this women’s-specific model is geared toward moderate to conservative positions, preserving the frame’s intended ride characteristics by eliminating the need for most riders to use a tall stack of flimsy spacers. RELATED – Triathlete Buyer’s Guide: Beginner Bike KitĬarbon tri bikes don’t get much more affordable or functional than the Dulce. The Comet offers most of the speed and comfort of more exotic tri bikes at a fraction of the cost. Although it lacks glamorous frame material or top-grade components, this bike allows any rider to get the most out of him or herself because of its geometry and dedicated aerobars. Jamis’ Comet is one of the few remaining aluminum tri bikes, and also one of the most affordable. The biggest advantages of a triathlon bike compared to a road bike with clip-on aerobars are all about making the rider more effective-speed gains from the equipment itself are a marginal added bonus. The draw: Get the position without upcharge for frills Be sure to also view the bikes from the 2014 guide. It is wrapped with Mavic’s Yksion Grip Link tire.For access to all of our training, gear, and race coverage, plus exclusive training plans, FinisherPix photos, event discounts, and GPS apps,Ĭheck out the complete bike section of the 2013 Triathlete Buyer’s Guide below. It is a light 52-mm deep clincher wheel with carbon spokes threading from the hub through the deep section and to the rim. His rear wheel is a tubular Comete Road lenticular disc. The storied wheel maker is extremely popular with road racers, but triathletes largely overlook them. Like a true Frenchman, Sudrie races on Mavic wheels. He rides a Selle San Marco Ponza TT saddle that is setback on the rails, but he uses the forward-set seatpost to achieve a steep seat tube angle. Sudrie rides the Pro Missile aerobar with S-bend extensions with an Elite bottle cage zip-tied between the extensions. Sudrie’s Zed crank is equipped with Look Keo Blade pedals and Rotor’s ovalized Q Rings. It’s very similar to a BMX crank, only much lighter. The non-drive arm slides through the bottom bracket and the oversized bearings press into the frame. Instead of using a typical crank assembly, both crank arms and the axle connecting them are a single piece. The Look 596 IPack is designed for Look’s proprietary Zed 2 crank. The stock derailleur pulleys have been replaced with aftermarket pulleys. It is equipped with mechanical Shimano Dura-Ace, not electronic Dura-Ace Di2 that has become extremely popular in the pro ranks. He is riding a Look 596 IPack with Mondrain paint job. The long distance specialist has built a reputation in Europe and he is now bringing his skills to North America. For access to all of our training, gear, and race coverage, plus exclusive training plans, FinisherPix photos, event discounts, and GPS apps,
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