Participating in a triathlon is a lifetime accomplishment for many people. Regardless of the level competing in or the number of years’ experience, choosing the right equipment is imperative. Not only will proper equipment give you an advantage for winning, it will also make the triathlon more comfortable and safer. Each of the three phases [...]
Triathlons are three-event races that begin with swimming, moving to biking, and followed up with running. Some triathlons are geared more toward the intermediate athlete, people who love competing but have not yet reached the highest level of performance while other triathlons are for top athletes as in the case of the Olympics. Regardless of [...]
The triathlon bike is not your ordinary bike but one made with aerodynamics in mind. Every part of the bike is created using a geometry formula so riders could go faster and sit more comfortably. We wanted to give you a breakdown of the various parts that make up a triathlon bike, showing you how [...]
Prior to the 1980, people had no idea that something spectacular as the triathlon bike would be created. Although triathlons were very new at this time, earlier bike designs, even those made for racing were very different from what we see today. The first triathlon bike was the brainchild of two men, Dan Empfield and [...]
A triathlon bike is one of the most impressive designs in the arena of racing bikes, as you are about to discover. The entire premise of this bike design has to do with aerodynamics needed for speed. Although people who compete in triathlons could use a road bike or other type of racing bike, the [...]
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 [...]
For the serious minded, competing in a triathlon is the ultimate experience. To complete in this type of event, a tremendous amount of training and dedication is needed, not to mention special equipment such as a triathlon bike. Some of the most legendary triathlons involve thousands of people, all trying to be the best in [...]
If you are interested in competing in a triathlon, you will need to make an important decision regarding the type of bike used. Many athletes will purchase a triathlon bike or have one custom built. However, other competitors will go with a modified road bike for this type of competition. In this article, we will [...]
Although triathlons have been a part of history for a long time, the first one held in the United States took place in beautiful, San Diego, California. This swimming, biking, and running sport is certainly not for the faint of heart. Not only is this sport participated in by highly trained athletes, special equipment such [...]
There are athletes and then there are triathlon athletes. This particular sport is comprised of competition involving riding a bike, running, and swimming, which is taxing on the body. For the biking portion, athletes spend thousands of dollars for the best and most aerodynamic triathlon bike they can find or afford. These bikes are indeed [...]