Going to Tri Bike- how long?

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Should it take to get comfortable and competent as a rule of thumb? Experienced road and mountain biker. Just trying to plan the purchase.

2014-11-10 8:58 PM
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As soon as I got on mine I was comfortable.  Only adjustment period was my due to my upper shoulders/neck area but I also have an issue related to a ski accident.

2014-11-11 6:25 AM
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It took a couple hundred miles for my neck to get comfortable in aero position.
2014-11-11 6:32 AM
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IME a rider who has experience riding can transition fairly easily. The biggest challenge is getting used to sitting on the saddle differently and the fatigue in the neck. Depending on your race distance you may be fine after a few shorter rides but if you're doing an IM you are going to want a few 100 milers locked into the aerobars to be ready for race day.

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Took one good ride to get comfortable with the handling, took a while for the muscles to get comfortable with the areo position.
2014-11-12 7:22 AM
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Thanks... I assumed neck would be an issue. HIM in July.

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For me one ride to get competent with going into and out of aero position while remaining stable
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