Tri bike or Road bike??
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JamieM posted 2 years ago.
We've been through this question quite a few times so you could use the search function and you'll come up with plenty of other answers.
But it's really your choice. The tri bikes handle differntly than a traditional road bike and this can be a consideration. I've also found that I'm more comfortable for longer periods of time on a road bike because it gives me more options for positioning.
Also depends on your geographical area. I prefer a traditional road bike over my tri bike if there are a lot of hills involved.
Another consideration is that some group rides may not be too welcome to a tri-bike, unless they are very familiar with you and your riding skills.
If you're only getting one or the other, I'd say go road bike.
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deedlit posted 2 years ago.
Thanks, the thing is I did research in this forum and in others, but nobody is talking specifically about Aquabike... My guess is that because I'm not doing the running part, I should go for a road bike...But I still wonder if the aerodynamics and energy saving of the tri would be worth it.
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RV posted 2 years ago.
I have a road bike (TREK 5200) that I converted for Tri's. Basically by adding a good set of areobars and a forward seatpost, that can put you into a good areo position - provided you get a good fitting done. Preferably by someone that is FIST certified. At some point I will get a Tri-bike, but the road bike is more adaptable. And I assume that these types of races are probably 40K or less. Not going to see a huge difference.
What the heck get one of each and then you are covered all the way around! :D
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Anton posted 2 years ago.
Road bike.
More flexible...
Ya can switch stuff around like RV says.
I assume that the joint problems are knee and not hip?
Hip problems can be exacerbated in the aero position...
Plus...I'm a dyed in the wool jersey roadie and think " Road bike first, the..get ANOTHER road bike!"
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deedlit posted 2 years ago.
Thanks for the replies. I don't have hips problem, it's mostly the ankles and knees. As long as the exercise is low impact, there is no issue. Swimming and biking are probably the best sports (if not the only sports) I can do in my situation!
For now, the Aquabike races are Ironman or Half-Ironman distances. And there are still only a few races including these (in Canada).
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Hi all,
I'm new to the sport, and will wait until I get a couple of races down before investing in a new bike, to make sure I have the "bug". :) Yes, I will race with my mountain bike for now! :o Even though I don't want to buy right now, I'd still like to have a look at the different possibilities.
I can't run (joint problems) and I'm planning to register for Aquabike races only. I know that Tri bikes are good for speed because of aerodynamics, and are also leg savers (quadriceps). Road bikes are better on the long runs, where endurance is required. Because I'm not running, I am not worried about saving my legs. Should I go for a road bike or a tri bike would be better in my case?
Thanks for your help!
Caroline
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