What bike should I get for an Ironman?
Road bikes are comfortable to ride as long as you get the right fit. They handle better and give a rider more confidence. They also give the rider multiple positions on the handlebars, which is important when riding 112 miles in an Ironman.
What bikes do Olympic triathletes use?
The best triathlon bikes, in order of preference
- Canyon Speedmax CF 8.0. A super light speedster coupled with a great groupset.
- Ribble Ultra Tri Shimano 105. Pro-grade frame in its full carbon glory.
- Cervelo 105 Disc.
- Felt IA | Advanced, Rim Brake | 105 | 2020.
- BMC Timemachine 02 Two 2020.
What is Specialized Shiv?
The S-Works Shiv is the ultimate speed weapon for any triathlon distance, and it’s purpose-built to take your bike leg to the next level.
What is the most comfortable triathlon bike?
Ventum One Di2 Touted as one of the most comfortable super bikes on the market, the Ventum One includes an integrated 1.4-liter water bottle that fits into the top tube so your hydration devices don’t mess up aerodynamics.
Why is Olympic triathlon draft legal?
The Elite/Pro racers on the ITU World Cup circuit are allowed to draft to make the race more spectator and TV friendly. This is also why they tend to be multi-lap courses, typically you see two lap swim (with short run in between laps), 6 to 8 laps on the bike, 4 lap run.
How much does a Specialized Shiv weight?
Product Specifications
| Description | sizes available XS, S, M, L, XL, Specialized Turbo Pro 700x23c tyres |
|---|---|
| Weight (lb) | 19.11 |
| Weight (kg) | 8.67 |
| Stem | New Specialized S-Works Shiv aero stem 60/90mm |
| Shifters | SRAM SL TT 900 |
What is a Shiv bicycle?
Launched this week is the brand new Shiv which has been designed to be the fastest bike at the Kona Ironman race this year. Specialized says on that Kona course the new Specialized Shiv is a whole 60 seconds quicker than the older version of the Shiv bike that followed the confines of what is legal in UCI races.