Cost of Triathlon Elements
So I looked it up online and turns out over the years the weight of a bike is a heavily debated topic; there is this widespread opinion that the lighter bike is the best, with magazines telling us the type of bike to select depending on the weight. Now, is that true? I am writing this article to put an end to this debate once and for all!
Aero bars also called TT tri-bars. Aero bars look like a horizontal fork. Aero Bars helps you to place your body in an aerodynamic position by lowering your upper body and bringing your arms in line with your torso and it reduce the pressure on your wrists and hands, which very important for the triathlete
47 tips and tricks to help athletes afford triathlons at an extreme budget while hoping to shrink down the financial barrier.
There are three levels of bike fitting. The cost varies depending on the qualification and experience of the bike fitter. The basic level that covers the basics costs around 60-80 USD. The moderate level which provides a moderate level of expertise costs anywhere from 150 to 300 USD. The top-notch professional fitting costs 500 to 800 USD. Therefore, a bike fit costs anywhere from 60 to 800 USD.
A triathlon watch could cost anything from 200 to 700 USD, however, a 200 USD triathlon watch will do the basic job expected from a triathlon watch.
Upgrading the stock wheel would be worth it only if the value brought by the substitute wheel, in terms of aerodynamics performance and weight, is significantly higher than the cost or if the stock wheels. Additionally, worn stock wheels should be replaced.