Beginner Triathlete - Bike Tech articles

Disc brakes vs rim brakes is about a lot more than the brakes themselves. Here's how to navigate the pros and cons.

How to keep your bike in good health

How to Prevent (and Change) Flat Tires

Triathletes need to maintain their steed for consistent training

Hint: It's not a one-person job

Should I remove the PD Jammers bars and ride it as is, set-up for riding in the drops and hoods? Should I run my Easton Orion II wheels or my Hed Jet60 C2's for IMWI?

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.

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?

Keeping your bike from being damaged on the trainer

When I switch one wheelset for another, the rear derailleur needs to be adjusted because the rear wheel on each holds the cassette in a different position. Where do I start?

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?

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?

How is it that fitters who use the same systems come up with different fits for the same person? I want to be comfortable first, faster second, and more aero third.

Many things will influence your triathlon bike position, but if you are forced to set your position up on your own, there are several overall guidelines that should help.