Triathlon/ Time Trial Bicycles Overview

When asked by countless customers what the difference is between a road bicycle and a time trial/triathlon-specific bicycle, we usually reply: “The job we ask them to do makes for different bicycles.” Road bicycles are expected to be nimble, light, and fit well in the expected riding position. Triathlon bicycles are expected to be stable, aerodynamic, and –of course- fit well in the expected riding position. The riding position for each is very different, once you take a close look. A road bike is effective when tackling long road rides, especially when hills and twisty roads are involved. A slack seat position gives leverage when climbing long hills. Aerodynamics are less important, and multiple hand positions (with access to the brake levers) help in group ride situations. A more>>

Trek Triathlon Bicycles

Since 2000, Trek has been relentlessly pursuing the task of building the finest, most aerodynamic time trial/triathlon bicycles in the world. Trek has demanding users. Lance Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer, George Hincapie and Alberto Contador have been making their mark in the ProTour scene, and the time trial machine that Trek provides for them is expected to be the best. Period. Chris Lieto and Tim DeBoom have relied on Trek’s Equinox TTX to carry them to the marathon leg of Ironman Kona. The 2008 Equinox TTX bicycles are the result of cutting-edge engineering, wind tunnel tests, athlete input, and made-in-America hand more>>

2008 Trek Equinox TTX 9.9

When Tim DeBoom wanted a carbon tri-bike for the 2003 Ironman in Hawaii to defend his title, he went to Trek. The Trek Equinox TTX 9.9 is the successor to Tim’s bike! OCLV Black carbon fiber is used for the frame, and uses the same fork found on the top-end SSL. Bontrager Race X Lite wheelset and Shimano Dura-Ace components give this tri-bike race proven components. The Bontrager aero bar is entirely carbon fiber for lightness and to absorb fatigue-inducing more>>

2008 Trek Equinox 7

New to Triathlons? Fighting the fit of you ill-suited road bike too much? Trek has a high-performing tri-bike for the beginner: The Equinox 7. Trek uses their best aluminum alloy –Alpha Red- to produce a light, stable machine that will allow for a better fit in the aero position. Shimano 105 derailleurs, a 10-speed drivetrain, and a Bontrager crankset helps put power to the road. Aero wheels, an adjustable aero bar, and a reversible seat post mark this as a machine destined to give you a personal best in your next more>>