A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine Article one of our series on carbon fiber provided an overview of the most common manufacturing processes used in composite component and bicycle frame fabrication. In article two, we discussed the raw materials that go into making the carbon fiber prepreg and how it…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine Ian, I read an earlier Tech Support article (September 2006) comparing dimensions and fit on an Elite and Cervélo. This was helpful, but made me think a bit more about some of the other dimensions listed in frame geometry charts. I keep seeing “Bottom…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine I’ve been told that I am a Medium Elite T-Class or a 54cm Cervélo, but I don’t know what frame dimensions I should be paying attention to and how they affect the bike fit. I’m 5’10” with a 31” inseam. Thanks in advance for…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine I’m looking for a new bike and originally was thinking about titanium. However, some of the shops I’ve been in and many of my friends have been pushing me towards carbon fiber. Could you compare the two materials so that I can figure out…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine I am looking around at new triathlon bikes. I’ve read all the specs and reviews and have narrowed my search down to the Cérvelo P2K, Felt S25 and Quintana Roo Tequillo. I have test ridden the Felt and Quintana Roo and they both felt…
This is a slightly modified reply to a slowtwitch.com forum thread from November of 2004 on custom triathlon bikes. Stock or custom, we carry each of the brands we carry because we believe in what they offer and feel they offer a valuable option to the athlete. Custom bikes are not discussed enough in the…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine I currently own a three year old Trek Hilo that was my first triathlon bike. I want to get a new triathlon bike for the coming season, but keep hearing and reading differing opinions on position, frame materials and designs. The more I listen,…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine Dear Tech Support, I am just getting started in triathlon and I am going to buy a road bike. I was looking at the Specialized Allez, but then I called a bike shop was recommended an Eddy Merckx Team SC. Another shop recommended the…