Do triathlon bikes need to be UCI legal?
Do triathlon bikes need to be UCI legal?
Consequently, the market for Triathlon bikes is much larger than that for TT specific bikes. For CTT events it is fine to use a Non UCI legal bike such as the Cervelo P5X or water bottle fairings like those that can be added to the Canyon Aeroad.
Is it hard to ride a triathlon bike?
Triathlon bikes are squirrelly aerodynamic beasts. They are great for speed, but frame geometry, riding down on aerobars and weight distribution (especially with bento boxes and bar-mounted hydration systems) can make tri bikes especially difficult to handle as compared to road bikes.
Are triathlon bikes good for long distance?
Yes. However, triathlon bikes are not tour bikes. Triathlon bikes can be ridden for long distances, but they are designed for relatively straight and flat ridding. You wouldn’t want a triathlon bike on any multi-day gran-fondos or do any serious mountain climbing or descending with a tri-bike.
What’s the difference between a TT bike and a triathlon bike?
Dedicated triathlon bikes often have a steeper seat tube angle, which pushes the hips forward and saves the hamstrings for the run. TT bikes have to adhere to International Cycling Union (UCI) rules, which requires that the saddle nose must be 5cm from the centre of the bottom bracket.
How much should I spend on a triathlon bike?
The average cost of a triathlon bike is $7,010. It ranges from $2,499 for the first entry-level bike up to $16,999 for the top of the range.
How long is a full distance triathlon in Michigan?
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What is the name of the Triathlon Club in Ann Arbor?
Hawk Island County Park Club Name City Ann Arbor Triathlon Club Ann Arbor University of Michigan Triathlon Club Ann Arbor Team Mongo Birmingham JCI Triathlon Team Bormingham
What is the Dirty Mitten triathlon?
Located in and around Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville, Michigan, The Dirty Mitten triathlon consists of a calm lake swim, gravel bike ride, and a trail run in both Sprint and Olympic distances along with Duathlon, Aquabike, and Relay options.
