The Top Five Options for a Triathlon Bike

A triathlon bike is a special designed bike made for one purpose – being used in a triathlon.  Different from other bike races, a triathlon consists of three individual events to include swimming, biking, and running.  Depending on the triathlon, some will have up to 10,000 people all vying for the same prize.  Some triathlons have purse money of $200,000 but others can have combined winnings of more than $1 million.  As you can see, a triathlon is big business so serious athletes will invest a lot of money in the best triathlon bike possible.
As with any type of sporting equipment, it is important to learn all you can so you buy the triathlon bike that will benefit you most.  The following are what we consider the top five brands, as well as a brief summary of what makes the brand so unique.

1. Cervelo P2 Carbon – Priced around $3,600, this is a fantastic triathlon bike.  This bike comes fully loaded although you can add on additional features if you like at an additional expense.  The bike is very lightweight, has great aerodynamic, and handles hills and bumps exceptionally well.
2. Fuji Aloha CF1 – Sold for around $5,000, this triathlon bike is known for its great fit to the rider’s body.  The bike’s body position is great, featuring wide FSA arm bars and a stiff frame.  As a result, the bike is very fast and lightweight, making this one of the top choices.
3. Felt DA – This triathlon bike is also around $6,300, offering one of the most comfortable rides you will find.  The stern angle and height can be adjusted, the bike itself very lightweight, and athletes all agree this is an extremely fast bike.
4. Trek TTX – This is a reasonably priced triathlon bike around $5,000.  The Trek TTX model was introduced in 2007 and today, it continues to be a top contender due to its comfortable seat and positioning but even more importantly, its unrivaled speed.
5. Scott CR1 Plasma Pro – Although this triathlon bike is lowered price at $3,000, it still rides like a Cadillac.  The bike measures 52 inches, has a full Ultegra with DA shifters, Continental GP4000 tires, a profile design with T2 aluminum base bar, Fizik Airone Tri saddle, and more.

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