Beginner Triathlete - Bike Tech articles

Triathletes need to maintain their steed for consistent training

How to Prevent (and Change) Flat Tires

Your bike costs a lot to replace. Don't let it get rusty.

How to keep your bike in good health

Shifting on hills can be challenging. Here's some advice.

You're Ready...Is Your Bike? Common problems that ruin race day:

Even if you can't change a flat, carry these items:

Bike maintenance chores to do daily, weekly, monthly and annually

Keeping your bike from being damaged on the trainer

Hint: It's not a one-person job

We are often asked the question, "What size frame should I buy" and the answer is “it depends”. I know that’s not the answer you want to hear, but hopefully the following will shed some more light.

Would it be a simple and advisable to swap back and forth between the road seat post with no aero bars and the tri seat post with aero bars?

I have a Specialized Allez Elite road bike with aero bars. It has the stock seatpost. I am interested in changing the seat post to one that is more forward. What would I look for?

What is your opinion on cleat position? Is there a general rule that you follow when you first fit an athlete?

I can run and swim with no problems but when I get on the bike my hamstring starts to tighten up. I had my bike fitted in January and the problem seemed fine until I got out on the roads recently.