Beginner Triathlete - Bike Tech articles

Triathletes need to maintain their steed for consistent training

How to Prevent (and Change) Flat Tires

How to keep your bike in good health

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

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

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

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

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

Keeping your bike from being damaged on the trainer

Hint: It's not a one-person job

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?

I have Bontrager Race Lite wheels. I was looking into renting Zipp 303's or 404's for race day for Ironman Lake Placid. What time will I save?

I'm not sure if one of these models is better, both are from 2009 aluminum/carbon combinations. I realize this is a difficult question but any thoughts as which bike is better for a woman?

I went in for a fitting because I had been having chronic stabbing pain in my shoulder/neck whenever I ride for more than 30 minutes. I'm planning a half Ironman this summer, any help for this?