Biking and cycling
It is okay to leave the bike outside occasionally. However, parking the bike in unsheltered bike parking for a long duration can consistently exposure the bike to the sun which may cause the air in the tires to expand, increasing the internal pressure, and potentially leading the tires to blow up. Ultraviolet rays can also accelerate the damage and corrosion to the paint and bike tires rubbers.
While a Triathlon/TT saddle is not required to compete in a triathlon, it could provide a more comfortable and better riding experience. Bike saddles used in triathlons are mainly divided into two categories, road bike saddles, and TT/Tri saddles. The road bike saddles come up with the purpose to support your upright position on the bike. It brings the bodyweight over sit bones and reduces pressure on your genitals or perineum. However, the TT/Tri specific saddles are designed to support your aerodynamic posture in which you are perched further forward on aero bars. It reduces pressure on your sensitive areas so that you can ride comfortably in an extreme aero position.
The world of triathlon can be quite intimidating for the uninitiated, especially when you look at some of the gear that triathlon enthusiasts invest in. The tight-fitting Tri-Suits and the bikes that look like they have come from a sci-fi film set pervade the scenes at triathlon events. The good news is that you certainly … Read more
When buying a triathlon bike the main considerations are the 3 Cās of comfort, components, and cost. Your bike needs to fit properly in order to get the maximum performance from it, you need to understand the benefits of the various component offerings, and it needs to fall within your budget. All of these areas will be covered in-depth in this article.
An 11-speed cassette will have finer increments from one gear to the next, whereas with a 9-speed cassette those increments will be larger. For triathletes, having a consistent cadence is an important consideration and the 11-speed cassette will make this consistency easier to achieve. However, there are other considerations such as compatibility and price.
If you have a standard road bike with no other modifications then there is no real benefit to using a fast forward seatpost. However, if you couple a forward seatpost with clip-on aerobars then you will see some benefits in speed and efficiency, as it will create a more aerodynamic and efficient riding position.