Are triathlon bikes good road bikes?

Typically triathlon bikes are not very well received on group rides and same for road races. This bodes well for flat terrain, where road bikes are typically better for steep climbing since aerodynamics don’t play as big of a role. Most people also tend to find road bikes more comfortable over longer distances.

Can I use a triathlon bike on the road?

A road bike will get you to the finish line of the triathlon just fine. It may not be as fast, but it’s not necessarily slow either. In fact, you can still be pretty competitive on a road bike with some solid training and coaching.

Is triathlon bike faster than road bike?

Triathlon bikes are designed to make riders faster. The seat tube is closer to vertical than a road bike’s. This steeper geometry places the rider’s hips over the crankset which engages their quadriceps more for increased power.” Tri bikes are more aerodynamic and are “faster” than road bikes.

Is a tri bike more comfortable than a road bike?

I find the tri is much more comfortable than the road I previously used. For me it’s tri bike. My left hand hurts on a road bike. I don’t think it’s a fit problem because my hand also hurts when swimming.

Why do triathlon bikes look different?

One main difference is simply the way the seat is positioned. On a triathlon bike, the seat tube is steeper than a road bike. The angle of the seat tube on a triathlon bike forces the hips to sit forward which gives the rider less tension on their quadriceps and hamstrings.

How much faster is time trial bike than road bike?

The 50kph speed of the second test equates to a 50-minute 25 mile time trial. That’s six minutes faster than my best ever performance….Watch: how much faster is a time trial bike, really?

Bike/position	Watt saving vs baseline
AIR road bike, tucked on tops, at 40kph	39
AIR road bike, clip on bars, position 1, at 40kph	66

Are triathlon bikes good for long distance?

Kerry Irons said: Tri-bikes have steep seat tube angles and often don’t handle that well. They are made to go fast in a relatively straight line, with the rider in a very low aero position. Not a good bike for typical distance rides.

Do I need a triathlon bike for Ironman?

You Don’t Need a Fancy Bike… First off, it’s not about the bike. Seriously, you don’t need a snazzy triathlon bike to do well in one of these races. I passed a lot of Cervelo P3s and aero helmets on my road bike, a Trek Emonda I’d equipped with aero bars. I wore a regular helmet and normal jersey.

What’s the point of a triathlon bike?

Tri bikes help on the run. Most road bikes have a relaxed seat tube angle while a tri bike have a steeper seat tube angle (near 80%). That steeper seat tube angle lets your hamstrings and calves rest a bit more than on a road bike, thus saving those important running muscles for when you leave T2.

Are triathlon bikes good road bikes? Typically triathlon bikes are not very well received on group rides and same for road races. This bodes well for flat terrain, where road bikes are typically better for steep climbing since aerodynamics don’t play as big of a role. Most people also tend to find road bikes more…