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ED’S LETTER

MEET THE EXPERTS • The world’s finest athletes and coaches assembled just for you. Their quest? To refine your technique…

MUST-DO BIKE LEGS • Beyond high speeds and the adrenaline rush, you can’t beat triathlon for enjoying the best of Mother Nature. Here are seven of the most stunning race bikes…

BIKE GEAR • From bikes that suit all budgets and abilities to transforming your road workhorse into an aerodynamic thoroughbred, this is your first port of call before whipping out your credit card

ANATOMY OF A BIKE • The bike leg of triathlon provides more jargon than the rest of the sport combined. So if you’re struggling to recognise your downtubes from your head tubes, your tops from your drops and derailleurs from your shifters, this is the place where it will all become clear…

MANGO POINT R • If you’re just starting your triathlon journey, there’s no need to spend more than £600. And right on cue, Mango’s Point R is aimed at triathletes and cyclists seeking affordable speed. We see how it fared on the roads…

FUJI NORCOM STRAIGHT 2.5 • A triathlon bike’s a true sign of intent that you’re morphing into a multisport thoroughbred. But, with two grand burning in your pocket, is the impressive-looking Fuji as memorable on the road…?

BMC TIMEMACHINE • The TM01 is one of the most lauded bikes in professional sport, but how does it stand up to the demands of British age-groupers? Let’s find out…

ACHIEVE YOUR PERFECT BIKE FIT • A few simple steps can help you transform your road bike into something a bit more suitable for triathlon. Mat Brett guides you to your perfect aero bike position…

AEROBAR SET-UP • Follow this five-step plan for a streamlined front end…

TURN YOUR ROAD BIKE INTO A TRI BIKE

HELMETS • All bicycle helmets should be safety-tested to their limit before going on sale, so all you need to decide is how well they fit. If you’re not going for an aerodynamic number, then ventilation is key to a cooler bonce. Here are five of the best on the market…

BIKE ESSENTIALS • As well as your trusty steed, this gear cornucopia will help you tackle your triathlon bike training and prepare for a fast race...

AEROBARS GUIDE • On the one hand, aerobars can cut drag and shave precious seconds off your race time. On the other, they can hinder your speed and compromise power if used incorrectly. Nik Cook gives the lowdown on achieving the perfect set-up…

RAISING THE BAR • Some of the greatest names in cycling and triathlon have clawed back vital seconds using aerobars, which were dreamt up in the 1970s and are a regular sight in triathlon today...

KEY FEATURES • Aerobars come with a range of components that enable adjustability, and can vary greatly according to drafting and non-drafting races. Let’s analyse an integrated pair…

THE RIGHT ADJUSTMENTS • Adjustability is a vital factor when it comes to aerobars, as the wrong set-up can impact greatly on speed and comfort. Here we discover how and when to perfect the aero tuck...

RACE WHEELS • They look amazing and are one of the most exciting tri purchases you’ll ever make. But what are the real benefits of riding that second discipline with race wheels? Nik Cook finds out…

HOOP HALLMARKS • The key properties of every aero rim… and what they’ll do for your bike split

THE WHEEL DEAL • What you need to consider when splashing the cash on a set of race rims

FUTURE FOCUS • Will race wheels get any faster? Will we soon all be riding tubeless? And are disc brakes inevitable for road bikes? Let’s find out…

FIVE RECOMMENDED RIMS • The top-rated race wheels from a competitive market

AERO HELMETS • Their looks turn heads – and will make...