Triathlon Bicycles are used by those taking part and preparing for triathlon and have been designed to counteract wind resistance as much as possible. Riders of triathlon bikes need to use the wind to help them go faster and due to this triathlon cycles are built using flat handlebars which are more aerodynamic as well as light frames and handlebars which are found lower on the bike than on a normal road bike. These special handlebars are called aerobars. By having a lower height than regular bikes triathlon bikes are able to prevent the rider from using the muscles they need in the other two stages of a triathlon – running and swimming – and therefore allowing them to perform better in those two stages. This muscle saving ability is very important because it is not uncommon for a triathlete to have to run or swim straight after the cycling stage. Without this feature you will find the stages after cycling to be a real struggle. Using a triathlon bicycle that has been designed to meet all the challenges that a triathlete faces can only improve their performance.

At first triathletes were reluctant to try the newly invented triathlon bikes but once they had gotten over their initial skepticism and gave the bikes a good they soon came around to the idea and embraced the new technology. The aerobars found on triathlon bikes are the main provider of benefits to the rider. The aerobars, which have the appearance of horns from a bull, often have gear shifters at the end of them which allow the rider to change gears without moving their arms. They can also rest their arms on the aerobars which saves the muscle in their upper and lower arms for the further stages in the triathlon.

Now that triathlon bikes are accepted and very popular there are many big brands producing them. To give their riders the most aerodynamic ride possible the latest bikes use the most advanced technology at their disposal. The new handlebar attachments found on triathlon bikes from Specialized, Giant and Trek make their bikes even more wind-resistant. The concepts and designs used in triathlon bikes are constantly being advanced by brands like Trinity, Shiv and Speed Concept who are well established and having been making bicycles from triathlons for a long time. Their triathlon bikes all have a low drag coefficient and their use of aerobars make their bikes very aerodynamic. Featuring not just great looks, these triathlon bikes have the latest up to the minute designs and use of modern technology to give you a perfect ride every time. There are many great options to choose from when it comes to selecting a triathlon bike. When making your choice its essential that it meets all your requirements and is a bike that suits your needs as well as being made by a well known triathlon bike manufacturer. Once you have evaluated your options and made a selection all that is left to do is get out there and win some races!