Triathlon - Difference between road/tri bike?

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H2Row
12-30-07, 01:04 AM
I was just wondering what the difference (structure and performance) between an ordinary road bike and a triathlon bike? I know there is something relating to the seat-post angle I think as one thing, but what difference does that make? TT bars - how much of a difference do those make to performance?

bcart1991
12-30-07, 01:19 AM
The geometry and components are a little more about aerodynamics and straight-line speed than super light weight, though you can make some pretty light tri/TT bikes if you get down to it.
kakman
12-30-07, 05:42 AM
I was just wondering what the difference (structure and performance) between an ordinary road bike and a triathlon bike? I know there is something relating to the seat-post angle I think as one thing, but what difference does that make? TT bars - how much of a difference do those make to performance?take a look here for an explanation http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/bikes/difference.shtml

/k

H2Row
12-30-07, 10:02 AM
^^Thanks - that was really helpful.