Switching From Road Bike To Tri Bike

The steeper angle of the the tri bike can create a much more aero position.

Switching from road bike to tri bike.

I am looking to convert my road bike trek domane 2 into a tri bike. A triathlon bike has a much larger seat tube angle 76 to 78 degrees than that of a road bike 72 degrees for a typical road bike. Hello all newbie to the forum as well as to the sport i was hoping someone might be able to give me some tips. On your road bike the geometry of the frame and the angle of the seat tube will mean you are sitting too far back to comfortably reach the aero bars.

Leading global bicycle manufacturers have significantly invested in the research and design of aerodynamic innovations in order to have the quickest bicycle available on the market a desirable factor for every road enthusiast. The ability to run off the bike is an important consideration in buying a tt bike as their specific geometry opens up the hip angle. I understand its a lot cheaper to convert the bike rather than buying a tri bike which are. At the moment i am using aero bars clip ons and a seat intended for triathlons and am really enjoying the position.

The major differences between a triathlon bike and a road bike is the geometry of the frame more specifically the seat tube angle.