A triathlon bike can still climb, descend, corner, and accelerate quickly, but not quite as well as a road bike. That’s because most triathlon courses are flat-ish and straight-ish compared to ...

Do I need a triathlon bike? Not for your first race. Triathlon frames have a steeper seat post angle relative to the ground—as much as 80 degrees compared to around 73 degrees on a road bike.

While a triathlon bike offers significant advantages, it’s not necessary for your first few races. Beginners can start with a classic racing bike equipped with aero handlebars and triathlon ...

The Splitstream Dynamic Triathlon Handlebars. View gallery - 3 images Up until now, triathletes over have had no option other than to switch between two different handlebar set-ups when cycling.

Every year, the 220 team tests and reviews some of the finest triathlon bikes on the market. Here are the triathlon bikes we considered among the best of the bunch ...

Handlebars and pedals remained intact, and the “indestructible” case, his second favorite of those tested, had room for extra gear like a wetsuit and sneakers. But at 35 pounds empty, it is ...

The 24.8-mile (40-kilometer) bike segment of an Olympic-distance triathlon, sandwiched between the swimming and running portions, is the longest of the three disciplines—and the most critical to ...

Testing your bike after you have unpacked it is the golden rule, never to be broken. Ride it for at least 30 minutes because problems can sometimes take a few miles to become apparent.

But my expenditures pale in comparison to what one acquaintance, Eric, spends on Ironman competitions (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run). Two weeks ago he qualified for the Ironman ...