This bike was created purely for function-ego and tradition were left behind. The draw: Satisfies every need, from fit to function to straight-line speed RELATED – Inside Triathlon Archives: Scott Plasma Premium
Its component spec doesn’t quite compare with some other similarly priced tri bikes, but the frame is a winner. Handling feels stable-it steadily sweeps through corners without requiring much course correction from the rider. The German rode this machine to the 70.3 world title in 2012, and it’s perfectly suited for an athlete who travels frequently because it’s easy to assemble.
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The triathlete all other pro men fear on the bike is Sebastian Kienle, and the Scott Plasma is his bike of choice. The draw: Top-end frame built with affordable parts RELATED – One-Of-A-Kind Ride: Julie Dibens’ Trek Speed Concept Spinnable climbing gears and Bontrager’s ergonomic RXL Hilo saddle could be considered women’s-specific features, but this bike can be fast and comfortable for athletes of either gender. Its geometry is suited to moderately aggressive fits-you don’t have to be a yogi to ride this bike.
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The Speed Concept 7 Series frame rides responsively and is as aero or better than many frames costing much more. The cost of some bikes is reflected in componentry, but this one is built with simple components and a fantastic frame. The draw: High-end frame with room for upgrades Cutting extraneous upgrades while hitting every important attribute puts the Slice 5 105 at the peak of value and performance. The fit is perfect for athletes who ride true tri positions, yet aren’t flexible enough to lick the front tire. Cannondale’s Slice frame isn’t integrated, but feels incredibly balanced and responsive. The Shimano 105 component group is modest, but functional and durable. This bike is light on fancy upgrades, but stocked with the key ingredients for a fast bike split. The draw: Efficient choice for speed and value However, the aerobars create a very tense wrist grip, and component quality is lacking: Shimano’s base-level Tiagra groupset has a relatively short lifespan, and the side-actuated brakes aren’t on par with most calipers. If you want a bike with tri-friendly geometry that stands out at an affordable sticker price, this fits the bill. While Giant may not be fully committed to the needs of triathletes, the Trinity Composite 2 boasts a frame with aero bona fides that you won’t see on every transition rack. RELATED: Announcing 2013 Buyer’s Guide “Best In Class” Taller athletes be weary: Sizes L and XL force the rider into very aggressive positions. Both brakes are mechanically challenging-the rear is hidden by a cave in the frame and the front cable routes through the headtube.
If you travel frequently, make sure your mechanic skills are sharp. It sprints and climbs with the spunk of a road bike and is genuinely fun to ride. The D-6’s massive tubes do more than draw attention they make it one of the stiffest tri bikes around. RELATED – Beginner Kit: Swim And Transition Race Necessities Small gearing and small frame sizes are the two primary women’s-specific features. The components are barebones but up to the task and, as an added bonus, Quintana Roo is one of just two bike makers to include the popular ISM Adamo saddle. The frame creates a smooth ride experience by absorbing most road roughness, although it isn’t the stiffest.
The fit profile of this women’s-specific model is geared toward moderate to conservative positions, preserving the frame’s intended ride characteristics by eliminating the need for most riders to use a tall stack of flimsy spacers. RELATED – Triathlete Buyer’s Guide: Beginner Bike KitĬarbon tri bikes don’t get much more affordable or functional than the Dulce. The Comet offers most of the speed and comfort of more exotic tri bikes at a fraction of the cost. Although it lacks glamorous frame material or top-grade components, this bike allows any rider to get the most out of him or herself because of its geometry and dedicated aerobars. Jamis’ Comet is one of the few remaining aluminum tri bikes, and also one of the most affordable. The biggest advantages of a triathlon bike compared to a road bike with clip-on aerobars are all about making the rider more effective-speed gains from the equipment itself are a marginal added bonus. The draw: Get the position without upcharge for frills Be sure to also view the bikes from the 2014 guide.
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