How to decide on what bike is right for you
Here are five tri bike reviews that I have chosen to get you started on your journey of picking the right bike .
In any profession or activity, the quality of one’s equipment may make the difference between accomplishment and failure. This is especially so in triathlon racing which makes it necessary to carefully choose your bike you will use in your races.
BH Aero: The BH Aero is, simply put, an incredible bike. The name is apropos since the aerodynamics are stunning. But even better is the user-friendliness of this bike. The frame supports nearly every kind of braking system. The chip-style cable stops can accommodate both electronic and cable shifting. And the BB386EV0 bottom bracket will work with any crank except the BB30. While the $10,900 price tag may be prohibitive, it is value for this bike.
Raleigh Singulus: For those who cannot afford the high-priced BH Aero, a more low-key bike is the Raleigh Singulus. For a relatively low price of just $1,600, you still get a real multisport bike. The Singulus sports an aerodynamic aluminum frame with internal cable routing, aero bars, and an SRAM Apex drivetrain. For lower-priced bikes, this is a solid choice.
Kestrel Talon Tri: A strong competitor to the Raleigh Singulus is the Kestrel Talon Tri. Kestrel is a sub-brand of Advanced Sports and it shows. Oval Concepts provides the brake levers, the wheels, and the full aero cockpit. This bike also sports Shimano 105 derailleurs, a carbon fiber frame and fork, and a versatile geometry featuring three degrees of adjustment on the seat tube angle. $1,450 for this whole package is among the best of deals for a real multisport bike.
Jamis Xenith T1: If you’re able to spend a little more than $1,450 for the Kestrel Talon, a great step up is the Jamis Xenith T1. The T1 is built of the same carbon composite frame and fork as its more expensive brother, the T2. Alongside this frame and fork is an incredible parts kit with an SRAM Force drive train. Every part is aerodynamic: the American Classic 420 aero wheels; the Profile aero cockpit; even the Vision Trimax crankset. This bike is ready to go for $3500.
BMC TMR01: If you simply cannot afford the Aero, but you want something better even than the Xenith T1, then the BMC TMR01 is worth a look. Even without aerobars it is still incredibly aerodynamic and still legal for draft-legal triathlons.. It sports integrated brakes and the aero tube shapes from the TM01 TT. To make it even more versatile, the TMR01 also has an adjustable-offset seatpost. This bike is well worth its $6,500 price.
With thousands of bikes on the market, there's so many to chose from but I hope these five I chose give you a solid foundation of where to start.
In any profession or activity, the quality of one’s equipment may make the difference between accomplishment and failure. This is especially so in triathlon racing which makes it necessary to carefully choose your bike you will use in your races.
BH Aero: The BH Aero is, simply put, an incredible bike. The name is apropos since the aerodynamics are stunning. But even better is the user-friendliness of this bike. The frame supports nearly every kind of braking system. The chip-style cable stops can accommodate both electronic and cable shifting. And the BB386EV0 bottom bracket will work with any crank except the BB30. While the $10,900 price tag may be prohibitive, it is value for this bike.
Raleigh Singulus: For those who cannot afford the high-priced BH Aero, a more low-key bike is the Raleigh Singulus. For a relatively low price of just $1,600, you still get a real multisport bike. The Singulus sports an aerodynamic aluminum frame with internal cable routing, aero bars, and an SRAM Apex drivetrain. For lower-priced bikes, this is a solid choice.
Kestrel Talon Tri: A strong competitor to the Raleigh Singulus is the Kestrel Talon Tri. Kestrel is a sub-brand of Advanced Sports and it shows. Oval Concepts provides the brake levers, the wheels, and the full aero cockpit. This bike also sports Shimano 105 derailleurs, a carbon fiber frame and fork, and a versatile geometry featuring three degrees of adjustment on the seat tube angle. $1,450 for this whole package is among the best of deals for a real multisport bike.
Jamis Xenith T1: If you’re able to spend a little more than $1,450 for the Kestrel Talon, a great step up is the Jamis Xenith T1. The T1 is built of the same carbon composite frame and fork as its more expensive brother, the T2. Alongside this frame and fork is an incredible parts kit with an SRAM Force drive train. Every part is aerodynamic: the American Classic 420 aero wheels; the Profile aero cockpit; even the Vision Trimax crankset. This bike is ready to go for $3500.
BMC TMR01: If you simply cannot afford the Aero, but you want something better even than the Xenith T1, then the BMC TMR01 is worth a look. Even without aerobars it is still incredibly aerodynamic and still legal for draft-legal triathlons.. It sports integrated brakes and the aero tube shapes from the TM01 TT. To make it even more versatile, the TMR01 also has an adjustable-offset seatpost. This bike is well worth its $6,500 price.
With thousands of bikes on the market, there's so many to chose from but I hope these five I chose give you a solid foundation of where to start.