Triathlon Time Carbon
Switching from a road bike to a triathlon bike, should I expect to be in more or less discomfort?
I am Selling my Pinarello Galileo road bike and buying a Quintana Roo Seduza triathlon bike, I have never rode a triathlon bike and dont know if a couple hours or a hundred miles will make me not want to saddle up the next day to do it again...which is what I want to avoid. My Pinarello is aluminum, with alum forks, I ride that with mild discomfort, mostly in my hands and lower back (I know it is not set up correctly). The Seduza is carbon with carbon forks, but instead of regular handles there are aero bars.....anyway if anyone has spent much time on a road and a tri bike and know the difference please let me know.
Generally Tri Bikes are setup to cheat the wind with a better Aero dynamic position than a regular road bike- not neccassarily more comfortable.
Could be many things causing your discomfort - fatigue or improper fit are most likely.
As many miles as you are riding - you probably want carbon or titanium or steel frame ....to cut down on fatique (caused by stiffness of aluminum).
At this mileage a professional fitting - will make a big difference. Get this done before you buy a new bike...they will save your measurments.....and can adjust your current bike and a new one to fit.
A TRI bike will have a lower overall postions too and a greater angle bend of your back - in order to achive more aero positions. This could potentially cause even more lower back stress and some discomfort in your nether regions too.
You can buy aero bars for your pinarello - get some clip ons to test that thoery. More hand positions with less weight on hands may equal less pain/stress. You do loose some control with aero bars - so riding in a pack can be a challenge at first - so be careful.
You could also try a carbon seatpost and a better seat like the brooks someone else reccommended.
But ultimately pay for a real pro bike fit & you'll be faster and more comfortable.
Are you riding Tri's or in groups?
That should tell you the kind of bike you need.
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