Questions tagged [triathlon]
The TRIATHLON is a three stage event consisting of a Swim, Bike and Run (at various distances).
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Why are road bikes (not time trial bikes) used in many triathlons?
I've been watching triathlon videos lately and I couldn't help but notice that, with the exception of Ironman Competitions, only road bikes and not time trial bikes are being used. Is there any reason ...
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What is a power meter and why do I need one?
So I've been looking to become a triathlete soon and I'm hearing all this talk about power meters.
Now, upon googling I found vague information which is why I came here. Exhibit A. That article gives ...
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Why do some triathlon seatposts go straight up and down instead of at an angle?
Why is it that some triathlon bikes have a seat post that adjusts straight up and down instead of the more standard axis that aims at the bottom bracket?
This means that if you raise (or lower) the ...
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Will a triathlon bicycle (tri bike) improve my speed?
I participated in the Nice Ironman this year and did not make the bike cutoff. I have signed up for 2024 and using 2023 to make the improvements to get me through that race.
The first 80 miles (128 ...
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What are good bicycle workouts for a runner?
I am a runner. I run half and full marathons along the year. All of the runners know that they should cross train and the best cross training is cycling. After achieving my long term marathon goal I ...
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What are the geometric differences between a bicycle with aerobars (aka tribars) set up for touring (or long-distance) and one set up for speed?
I would like to ask some questions about aerobars, also known as tribars.
I've seen them used on bicycles meant for very different purposes. In theory, the very low, horizontal, position is ideal for ...
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What is the difference between Time-Trial and Triathlon bikes?
Time-Trial and Triathlon bikes differ from normal road bikes in that they are designed for maximum efficiency when riding alone (not in a group).
What, then, is the difference between them? Would ...
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Difference between 650c and 700c wheels?
I've seen triathalon setups with either 650c or 700c wheels. What are the pros and cons behind both wheel sizes?
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Knee position while on the aero bar
I find that my knees are coming ahead of the pedals while I am on the aero bars. I am not sure whether this is right or wrong.
In the below image, I don't feel pain on my lower back for a long ...
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Foot position on pedal
I regularly race Duathlons and Triathlons. When I am off the bike and running my calves are like rocks for the first mile. I have been told to try to flatten by foot and not "Point" my toes down.
I ...
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Would like to identify a late 80s/early 90s lo-pro bicycle's manufacturer and tube type
I just purchased this bike locally in Southern California and thought it would be straightforward to identify but I've asked around and no one seems to know.
The specs are:
Lugged steel (fork crown ...
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Is there a gadget that will let me slide my seat forward more than my post allows?
So I'm I'm trying to dial in the fit on my road bike to be more tri-bike like, and in doing so, I'd like to move my seat forward, well, more than I currently can.
I have the Redshift seatpost, and I ...
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Drafting in small triathlon
I am going to be doing a small triathlon soon. It is just a local triathlon (no affiliation with large triathlon agencies) and the prize money is small, about 50 US dollars.
Is it legal to employ ...
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Hire road bike for one day for race (never ridden one before)?
So I am thinking of doing a triathlon in a couple of months. I've been training on a hybrid bike and have only ever ridden either hybrid or MTB.
Your probably thinking, don't do it you're mad, ...
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Dual gear cable setup for aerobars and handelbars
Is there a solution to set up gear shifters at the end bar of the aerobars and on the handlebars simultaniously?
It is just annoying when I am down in triathlon position and have to change the grip ...
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