Among the many weird things triathletes do in our sport (pee in a wetsuit, eat glorified mush, run around in spandex, etc.), one of the most weird-feeling is riding a bike in a semi-horizontal ...

If you’re a new triathlete, you might be wondering which is better: a road bike or a triathlon bike. Though many triathletes have strong opinions about the best beginner triathlon bikes, the truth is ...

Q. What exactly is the difference between a triathlon bike and a road bike? A. There are several visible and important differences between a purpose-built tri bike and a road bike. These differences ...

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 ...

Aero bars Padded elbow rests and extensions allowing a rider to lie flatter, reducing arm strain and wind resistance and increasing speed. Also known as tri bars. Aquabike A swimming stage followed by ...

The triathlon bike is probably the most difficult part of a triathlete’s equipment to choose from. Choosing your bike is sometimes a headache, with prices ranging from a few hundred to several ...