Beginner Triathlete - Bike Tech articles

Disc brakes vs rim brakes is about a lot more than the brakes themselves. Here's how to navigate the pros and cons.

Hint: It's not a one-person job

Triathletes need to maintain their steed for consistent training

How to Prevent (and Change) Flat Tires

How to keep your bike in good health

I can run and swim with no problems but when I get on the bike my hamstring starts to tighten up. I had my bike fitted in January and the problem seemed fine until I got out on the roads recently.

Would it be a simple and advisable to swap back and forth between the road seat post with no aero bars and the tri seat post with aero bars?

What is your opinion on cleat position? Is there a general rule that you follow when you first fit an athlete?

Is gear overlap from the big to small ring a consideration? Will the ratio increment of the compact setup be very beneficial to my riding?

I have a Specialized Allez Elite road bike with aero bars. It has the stock seatpost. I am interested in changing the seat post to one that is more forward. What would I look for?

How is it that fitters who use the same systems come up with different fits for the same person? I want to be comfortable first, faster second, and more aero third.

Shifting on hills can be challenging. Here's some advice.

Your bike costs a lot to replace. Don't let it get rusty.

When I switch one wheelset for another, the rear derailleur needs to be adjusted because the rear wheel on each holds the cassette in a different position. Where do I start?

What are the essential mechanical/maintenance skills that I as someone who rides a bike should learn how to do myself?