The SES Disc wheel is the outright fastest rear wheel available. It is the culmination of nearly five years of development. During this process we considered not only aerodynamics but also rolling resistance, braking, and ride quality. The SES Disc is available as a tubeless clincher in both rim and disc brake models.
Are disk brakes allowed in triathlon?
Disc brakes are a go. Following the lead of the International Triathlon Union ITU, who approved the use of disc brakes for competition in 2016, Ironman will allow road and triathlon bikes equipped with disc bikes at all Ironman and 70.3 events.Feb 28, 2017
Why do pro triathletes use road bikes?
The reason is that the body angles (specifically the angle of your hips relative to your torso) change a LOT when you are not in the aerobars. The position of your hips – your hip angle – in this position: Is very, very different than in this position: And that is why you need a road bike.Apr 10, 2014
Why are triathlon bikes different than road bikes?
How They're Different. The most notable difference is the design, or geometry of the frame of each bike. Triathlon bikes have a steeper angle of the seat. Seats on a road bike are positioned at, on average, 78 degrees while the angle on a triathlon bike is closer to 72 degrees.Jul 8, 2020
Why do triathlon bikes have smaller wheels?
Why smaller wheels? The key reasons are: 1) They allow for lower positioning of the handlebars – often necessary for shorter athletes (about 5'4”/163cm and shorter) to achieve a proper bike fit without other special parts or modifications. 2) Wheels that are sized proportionally for a bike contribute to good handling.Dec 22, 2018
What is the difference between a triathlon bike and a TT bike?
The most significant difference is comfort. By design, triathlon bikes are made to go the distance. Triathletes often ride through hilly terrain, cover distances up to 112 miles during races and must transition to running quickly and efficiently. In contrast, time trial riders get off the bike completely spent.
Can a road bike be converted to tri bike?
Either way, as a compromise, many triathletes choose to retrofit their existing road bikes so they can be used for regular riding and racing. With just a few simple upgrades and tweaks, you can turn your road bike into a triathlon machine, making a real difference come race day.
Can you put tri bars on a road bike?
The answer is yes. On the bike leg of the triathlon, increasing your speed is all about reducing aerodynamic drag. And while there are dozens of small improvements you can make to your components and gear, the investment that gives the greatest returns is adding a good pair bicycle aero bars.May 21, 2019
Can a road bike be converted to a TT bike?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZj84q2YFOo
How do you set up a road bike for a triathlon?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OjxK7dbT9I
How much faster is a disc wheel on a TT bike?
Numerous tests have shown that a disc wheel can gain 30 seconds over a deep section wheel over 40k. It has also shown you can benefit up to 2 minutes over a standard spoked wheel. However, depending on the model, the time saved will differ slightly. It will also come down to the wheel you are comparing it to as well.Apr 8, 2021