Q&A #8 - Time gains with Time Trial bike vs. road bike & triathlon with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Q&A #8 - Time gains with Time Trial bike vs. road bike & triathlon with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) When should you invest in a time trial/triathlon bike if you already have a road bike? Should you buy a second-hand TT bike or a new one? What other investments should you prioritise before a TT bike? Tips for managing a triathlon with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans Q&A #6 (question 2: "Can you be competitive in non-draft races even though you're on a road bike and not a triathlon bike?) Beginner Tip 15 - The 7 Best Investments for Beginner Triathletes How aero is aero? - Bike Radar article Temperature sensitivity - Multiple Sclerosis Trust article SPONSORS: Stac - The Stac Zero is the world's quietest bike trainer. No noise and no tire wear, since it doesn't even touch the tire! It is also very portable and affordable. Even more so when using the discount code TTS20 for 20% off when you buy your Stac bike trainer (any of the models). Ventum - The ultimate triathlon bikes, using technology from fighter jets and Formula One race cars. Easier to build, pack, and travel with than any other tri bike. Get 110% of the value of your old bike towards the purchase of a new Ventum bike. Use the promo code THATTRIATHLONSHOW to get a free upgrade from training wheels to Edco Aerosport Gesero 65 race wheels when you order your Ventum bike. RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing. CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at [email protected] or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.
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Q&A #8 - Time gains with Time Trial bike vs. road bike & triathlon with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- When should you invest in a time trial/triathlon bike if you already have a road bike?
- Should you buy a second-hand TT bike or a new one?
- What other investments should you prioritise before a TT bike?
- Tips for managing a triathlon with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- That Triathlon Show website
- Coaching
- Training Plans
- Q&A #6 (question 2: "Can you be competitive in non-draft races even though you're on a road bike and not a triathlon bike?)
- Beginner Tip 15 - The 7 Best Investments for Beginner Triathletes
- How aero is aero? - Bike Radar article
- Temperature sensitivity - Multiple Sclerosis Trust article
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