Where can I get good information on bikes for triathlons?

Question

I'm looking to find information on the internet about what I need for a bike. Size, type, good brands, etc...

I've been doing marathons and now I want to get into triathlons.

Answer 1

Recognizedany good road bike can be modified to be good Triathlon/TimeTrial bikes with TriBars and other accessories, but tri-specific bikes tend to be very expensive (which may be for you) and require custom fitting. 1st rule would be find a bike that fits you rather than splashing the cash in a shop at the nicest looking one.

Its probably best to start of fairly cheep and see if its for you - if you do marathons you probably will have a good level of fitness, but remember, the run is on 1of 3 tri disciplines, and the swim part is what most people who come from a non-swim backgiound find the hardest to get into.

Also, unless you get into half and full-Ironman Tri's, the run will be no longer than 10k for most Tri's - so run speed and stamina as essential.

This is a good feature on essential kit for Triathlons, including the bike

http://www.220triathlon.com/features.php...

This is good articale on Bike fit

http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/t...

Another good article

http://www.smartcycles.com/tri_bikes.htm

Mainstream Brands

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/tri...

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel...

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/bike...

Other specialist brands such as

Quintana Roo

http://rooworld.com/2007/default-US.aspx

Cervelo

http://www.cervelo.com/section.aspx?m=Bi...

Ceepo

http://www.ceepo.com/

There are loads of makes out there.

Answer 2

this is a good source for reviews: http://www.roadbikereview.com/

go to different manufacturers' sites for their line-up of bikes, to see which are Tri-specific.

visit your LBS.

most effective though, go to some tri-athalons and talk to the athletes. that will be your best source. you may even find a used bike to get you started in the sport.

if you don't wish to put in the combined leg work, and only wish to surf the net, use a search engine..