in a cycling race are triathlon bikes at a disadvantage to road bikes?
[2010-05-09 23:59:46]

Q: i'm considering buying a tri bike for triathlons, and am wondering how it would compare to road bikes in a typical cycling event. I've done a couple of aqathons, duathlons, and triathlons, and i'm sure i'll get good use out of a tri bike, i'm just wondering

A: Tri bikes are made for triathlons, and depending on how they are set up, may or may not be legal for sanctioned individual time trials. A tri bike would not be permitted in a mass start road race, and some cycling clubs do not permit riders to use tri

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What's the difference between a specialized triathlon bike and a road or racing bike?
[2007-12-11 16:51:22]
Women's Triathlon DC 2009



Tri bikes have a different geometry than standard roadbikes and emphasis is placed on aerodynamics rather than weight, so you may notice some Tri bikes have strange looking frames!

The Aerobars are a bit of a giveaway too!.

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How much for second hand x-treme road bike race wheels?
[2007-07-28 23:47:34]
Women's Triathlon DC 2009

I have recently bought a Cannondale Splice triathlon bike second hand, and it came with "x-treme" (not sure which type specifically) deep dish wheels that fit tubeless tyres...they are in really good condition with shimano group set. How much


Just list them on ebay for the minimum price you are willing to accept and hope that people fight over them.

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