FELT range - https://feltrussia.ru/catalog Bikefit.ru studio - https://www.bikefit.ru/ Today we continue to reveal the topic of the difference between two quite similar, but at the same time different time trial bikes for Time Trial and Triathlon. We will study everything based on two bikes from FELT, namely B12 and this is a Time trial time trial bike, and Felt IA14 and this is a triathlon time trial bike. Time trial time trial is designed for professional road races for a separate start, when the athlete must give his best for the entire distance. Triathlon time trial is designed for the athlete to show the best result while saving as much energy as possible for the running stage. Yes, triathlon is a sport that consists of three consecutive ones, this is swimming, cycling and running. And it is the bicycle and the subsequent run that are the most time-consuming sports in terms of any distance. There are different distances in triathlon, but the triathlon time trial is mainly used for 3. This is the Olympic distance, where you need to ride 40 km and run 10. Half, where you bike 90 and run 21.1 km. And the whole iron distance, where you cover 180 km on a bike and run 42.2 km. Agree, such a combination of cycling and running requires greater energy savings for the final stage. It is because of the difference in the final goals for each bike that bikes are created differently. We will consider all the differences in 4 aspects, which fully reveal the difference: 1) Aerodynamics / Stiffness / Weight. The fact is that triathlon is mainly held on fairly flat sections. That is, there are most often no crazy climbs or descents, unlike the same Time Trial. And in this regard, the designers can easily make the bike more aerodynamic, so that the efficiency of pedaling is maximum on flat sections. And this is what the designers do, using more carbon fiber to make the tubes flatter, allowing maximum flow through themselves without creating turbulence. And compare the thickness of not only the frame tubes with each other, but also the reinforcement in the bottom bracket assembly and in the head tube. And the use of more carbon fiber, and most importantly, skillful use, leads to 2 pluses and 1 half-minus. 2) Features. The second serious difference is the features that are inserted by manufacturers into triathlon bikes, and which are completely absent from time trial events. I am talking about water bowls built into the frame, that is, yes, sometimes a soft flask with water is hidden in the frame. A holy place is never empty. Or, for example, an integrated food compartment like on this Felt IA, because you have to ride for quite a long time. Moreover, each manufacturer has its own trick. 3) Fit and adjustment. The adjustment of triathlon and time trial bikes is very different. And I'm not talking about adjusting the switch, but about adjusting the rider's fit. The fact is that the UCI standards regulate how a cyclist should sit, that is, what the handlebar length and tilt settings should be. And by the way, since 2023, some UCI rules have been changing, and this process occurs with enviable regularity. And in triathlon, the rider's fit depends on 2 things, namely the angle of the seat tube and the components that allow for variable adjustment of the fit. 4) Price. Triathlon bikes are always 10-20% more expensive than time trial bikes due to the greater use of carbon fiber, technology, and so on. In addition, fitments, marketing, and the triathlon audience are pushing for a more premium triathlon bike. Links to the issues: https://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/... - Steve Hogg's article on the theory of moving the cleat back to relieve the calf and soleus muscles and moving the saddle back to relieve the quads. https://www.triathlete.com/gear/bike/... - For long tempo workouts and triathlon, moving the cleat back is recommended. Our channels: VKontakte - https://vk.com/sport_rupor?_smt=group... Telegram - https://t.me/sport_rupor Youtube - / sportrupor Timing: 00:00 – In the previous episode 00:39 – The goals of TT and Triathlon 01:32 – What is Triathlon 03:14 – Aero, Stiffness and Weight 06:48 – Fitches and Features 10:29 – Bikefit.ru fit 11:35 – TT vs Triathlon geometry 14:06 – Difference in muscle load 15:48 – Fit for Time Trial 16:52 – Mistake in buying a TT bike 18:35 – Selecting a bike 19:35 – Differences in TT and Triathlon fits 20:46 – Literature in the description of the video 21:40 – Setup Triathlon bike 23:07 – In the next video 24:31 – TT vs Triathlon price 25:19 – Bikefit fit 25:52 – Left Triathlon, right Road