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Old 07-06-07 | 07:20 AM
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itri-45
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Bikes: Orbea Onix 2005; Ordu 2007

Originally Posted by SpongeDad
With road bikes, people make generalizations like "LeMond's have longer top tubes" or Brand Y has a more relaxed geometry, etc.

Are there any generalizations one can make about triathlon bikes? Is there any meaningfull difference between a Cervelo and a Guru?
Cervelo tri bikes are known to have a steeper seat angle. I don't know about Guru but Orbea bikes are the opposite, i.e. shallower and more relaxed. World Champ Craig Alexander rides Orbea and yet many other pros prefer more aggressive style like Cervelos. It depends on your riding style.
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