Triathlon Recommended Gear on a budget
With the average tri-bike costing $5,000, and top-end models reaching over $12,000, it is the most expensive investment triathletes will make in their triathlon journey, hence, triathlete will want to get the best possible bike parts they can afford.
? Triathlon bikes are not designed to be comfortable, they are designed to be aerodynamic, light, and to allow the rider to exert maximum effort against the pedals to get the most speed out of the ride.
It is not cheaper to build your own bike and this is particularly true of entry-level and mid-level bikes
While race organizers do not require athletes to wear a race belt, the majority are specific about having the race number clearly visible in the bike and run portion of the race. While race belts are not mandatory in triathlon, they are very convenient to use as opposed to other options especially when wearing a triathlon suit.
So, how to dress for a rainy triathlon & what to wear in a cold triathlon? We have listed here some gear designed for this purpose, worn by triathletes in rain as well as in cold triathlons for you to pick the ones that best work for you.
It is possible to use Surfing or Diving wetsuits in triathlon, however, their thickness should not exceed 5 millimeters, or else the individual would be violating Triathlon rules and will be subject to disqualification. It is also to be noted that using other wetsuits is not the most speed or energy efficient as they are not designed for racing.